Pouring Temp.

[Orange_Caddis]

I've poured some jigs twice now, but ran into a problem the last time I poured. I was pouring some 1/80, 1/64, and 1/32 oz. round head jigs in the Do-It JNR-6-A mold with the Lee Pro 20# melting pot. As I poured one jig, the lead was so fluid that it splashed into the neighboring hole before it was done filling.

I was wondering if this is common for smaller jig sizes and/or if a bottom pour melting pot is causing too much flow or the temperature of the lead was too high.

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks,
Jason

 

[Fatman]

Sounds like heat too high with pure I like 600-650. Another thought that pops up is that pouring 1/80, 1/64th's it doesn't take much to fill the cavity with lead so try lifting the handle half as much and see if its enough to fill without overfilling to the next cavity.

 

[Orange_Caddis]

Fatman,
I was lifting the release knob just a tad, the lead was just coming out quick. Kind of reminded me of pouring a glass of water from a pitcher, if done quickly the water sometimes splashes out. This is what I was experiencing.

I'll check the temperature next time.

Thanks for the reply.
Jason

 

[plateboater]

If you have the screw adjustment it is touchy! Also I tip the handle up like FM stated to have the lead move away from next hole. Wear gloves and be careful!!