New guy here

[TxSoldier]

Hey, I glanced at the "stickies" up at the top and don't think i saw what i was looking for. Is there a "how to" or anyone post a tutorial with pics on how they do their casting? Casting is something that I have become highly interested in and would like to learn more about. I've been floating around and reading more and more this evening, so I may end up finding what I'm looking for.

Thanks for your help.

[TxSoldier]

Oh lord never mind, I was one of THOSE guys lol. I found a good post somewhere on the second page for another new guy. Disregard lol

[runfiverun]

pretty simple.
melt some lead and pour it into a warmed up mold.
break the sprue plate open and pour out a boolit or six.
repeat untill you run out of lead or get bored. [usually the latter]

[DrCaveman]

Yeah man. Read up through the stickies. Using the search function also helped me a lot when getting started, but it hasn't been working for me since the server changeover.

YouTube also has some moderately helpful stuff. Bring any question here, even those asked before. I am sure there are many to jump in and help out using their new or old experience.

Lots of wisdom and generosity here

[rmatchell]

welcome to the group. Never be afraid to ask questions. This group is full of some amazing people that can guide you through almost any question you could come up with.

[Cherokee]

Welcome TX !!

[OuchHot!]

The lasc site has a whole book on the topic. I hope that you have fun with this.

[Boolseye]

Welcome!! put up your feet and stay awhile...it's all here, and what ain't is the part you'll discover on your own.

[Olevern]

Welcome home. Other than a few old, crusty, cranky reprobates (myself included) mostly decent, respectful folk here. Certainly a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of making your own boolits, smelting, casting, rebuilding old collector presses, secret and not-so-secret lube recipes, paper patching, swaging; it's all here. school is in.

[chutesnreloads]

just keep reading stickies....most everything is in there

[Pitchnit]

Don't forget to read about safety. Its a hoot! Regards-Pitchnit

[41 mag fan]

pretty simple.
melt some lead and pour it into a warmed up mold.
break the sprue plate open and pour out a boolit or six.
repeat untill you run out of lead or get bored. [usually the latter]


Where and how do I melt the lead and will sitting on the mold for 10 minutes warm it up enough??!!! [smilie=1:[smilie=1: :bigsmyl2::bigsmyl2:

[44man]

Where and how do I melt the lead and will sitting on the mold for 10 minutes warm it up enough??!!! [smilie=1:[smilie=1: :bigsmyl2::bigsmyl2:
I'm not touching that one! [smilie=1:

[trixter]

Tx: next investment; HOT PLATE. It's a MUST HAVE!! to warm up the molds. Trust me you will be glad you did.

[Idaho Mule]

Tx, welcome. Yer in the right place to learn a lot, and to back-up Ol'vern, school is fun. JW

[mpmarty]

Regardless what you may see on youtube Never strike a mold with a hammer.