JUNGLEJIM1
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Lost Pole
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JUNGLEJIM1 said:
As I've found out.
Gon complete the pyramid and be done.
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Hawnjigs
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How are you pouring into the muffin pan? Do you have a ladle?
I'm puzzled about the content of your lead. The blocks look like hard, & the original chunks look like tin bearing. If you've got a batch of recycled solder, its worth lots more than lead.
I'm puzzled about the content of your lead. The blocks look like hard, & the original chunks look like tin bearing. If you've got a batch of recycled solder, its worth lots more than lead.
CrappieHappy
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I need to head down that way soon, I would be more than willing to lend you a hand. you could show me how to Crappie Feesh.....
Lost Pole
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Hawnjigs said:
No ladle, just a big pot spoon. Dunno exactly what is called. Just bent the handle a bit.
It actually fell apart last night.
As far as lead(?) I dunno.
Next to no crud after fluxing.
Melted in lil lee pot nicely and had a nice sheen.
Plan on pouring a few this eve for plastics andll try to weigh em if that'll help ya.
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Lost Pole
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CrappieHappy said:
Always welcomed.
Better be ready to paddle!
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hookup said:
Yup. Too bad the actual muffin holders are popping out the pan!
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Lost Pole said:
Haven't had that one happen ... yet lol
I have an old Lee pot that's rusted. Removed the plunger & lifter wire, hole on bottom's rusted shut, and just melt lead until it's 1/2 full, then put on a thick pair of gloves and pour it out into the pan.
If I'm careful, take my time, and pour slowly have no spatter at all.
Been thinking about getting a ladel ... seems safer
CrappieHappy
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I use a ladle to pour in the mini muffin pan. I melt in a 10lb pot , I need a cast iron pan or something bigger as I still have prolly over 100 lbs of lead to clean
Hawnjigs
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I get my cast iron ladles & melt pots on eBay. Used to be bargains, but since the economy tanked(unemployment=home bizness) and postage kept increasing it might be cheaper to get tackle shop versions. The vintage used made in USA ones are generally better quality, my original Asian mfg. ladle from a tackle shop actually broke in use. I tapped it on the pot maybe harder than usual to dislodge klingons and the bowl cracked into pieces. Ladles are #ered by bowl inch diameter size - good all around size #3 will pour a 1# ingot, #4 is bigger, etc.
Quality cast iron is really sturdy and will last for generations with proper care. Some of the stuff on eBay is claimed to have poured bullets during the Civil War. Its possible that USA mfg no longer exists, since even back in '98 when I got my first pot & ladle set they were made in Taiwan. When shopping, examining metal wall thickness helps to determine durability - thicker is better.
Quality cast iron is really sturdy and will last for generations with proper care. Some of the stuff on eBay is claimed to have poured bullets during the Civil War. Its possible that USA mfg no longer exists, since even back in '98 when I got my first pot & ladle set they were made in Taiwan. When shopping, examining metal wall thickness helps to determine durability - thicker is better.
Lost Pole
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Think I'm normal Hawn
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New to pouring but seems like there's a better design mold to be made
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hunter7711
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You box is being mailed today/ You will then have the best mold there is.
CrappieHappy
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Nice pours, Adam!