Looking for tin

[Skelly607]

Where is the best place to buy tin?
Skelly607

[sargenv]

Sometimes deals can be had on the for sale forum. Usually they have 63/37 or 50/50 for sale.. prices tend to be below market..

[docone31]

I just go into the hardware store and get some 95/5 lead free solder. I use so little when I cast that the price is not an issue. I used way too much in the begining. I now just crank up the heat with whatever I cast with. I still have my original tin purchase.

[JSnover]

Depends on what kind you want. Solder is easy enough to get. If you want pure, try the Rotometals link at the top of the page.

[fredj338]

You'll pay thru the nose for bar solder at the local hardware store. Try Rotometals. http://www.rotometals.com/Tin-Ingot-s/27.htm Order $100 & it ships for free, 25# get's a 10% disc.

[fusil]

Bonjour,
pewter! Look at garage sales etc. Its cheap and about 95% tin.
I smelted some a few weeks ago and got some nice ingots.
See post:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=51140

fusil

[Cherokee]

Local scrap dealer.

[SharpsShooter]

Try your local hardware store for Oatey Lead Free Solder. It is 95% pure tin and costs $12 for a pound spool. It works dandy.

http://www.oatey.com/apps/catalog/instance_assets/images/catalog/productimages/safe_flo.jpg


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