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    I had a similar issue with a tire place in MN,...

    I had a similar issue with a tire place in MN, guy told me they save all their WW and donate them to local boy scouts/cub scout leader for use in the wooden car races, said they use the lead to...
  2. Thread: Sources for tin?

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    radiator repair shops, ask for 'drippings'. I...

    radiator repair shops, ask for 'drippings'. I usually pay about $1/lb, its messy stuff with a lot of **** in it, I end up skimming off about 30% of the weight in junk.
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    Around here people know WW are worth something. I...

    Around here people know WW are worth something. I can usually find buckets for about $40 still but none for free. Luckily a 5gal bucket is 150lbs or heavier and we still see a good percentage of lead...
  4. They dont drop on my toes cuz I carry them...

    They dont drop on my toes cuz I carry them between my legs and do a shuffle walk, I have had them dump all over the floor tho which sucks, good to have a flat edged shovel along in case that happens.
  5. Ive had buckets weigh 170lbs, gotta be careful...

    Ive had buckets weigh 170lbs, gotta be careful cuz Ive had handles rip out when they are over 140 though...
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    What would happen if you tossed some baking soda...

    What would happen if you tossed some baking soda into melted acid core solder?
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    Mutilation means that you must modify it so that...

    Mutilation means that you must modify it so that it cannot still be used for its original purpose I think. Just beat it up or cut it in half and youll probably be good. I like the idea of chainsawing...
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    I like the reviews of that blichmann, wonder how...

    I like the reviews of that blichmann, wonder how hard it would be too pipe that into my NG from my house, propane gets expensive...
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    Any opinions on something like this?...

    Any opinions on something like this? http://www.turkey-fryers-online.com/bc-sp1-turkey-fryer-jet-burner.htm
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    Burner recommendations please.

    Im in the market for a new burner, currently I have an old turkey burner that isnt adjustable and will melt, but there is a lot of yellow flame and sooting, which slows things down a lot. Anyone have...
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    Used to make crackers out of poly pipe with the...

    Used to make crackers out of poly pipe with the ends glue gun sealed and canon fuse. Use potassium chlorate and aluminum powder with a little black powder added as fuel. Those things would blow...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Ive been sending emails encouraging others who...

    Ive been sending emails encouraging others who have not chimed in to follow suit.
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    Whats a good price in that area?

    Whats a good price in that area?
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    I use cross cut shredded paper from my office and...

    I use cross cut shredded paper from my office and it works well. I will also dump in some used motor oil occasionally and light it up, its more fun than paper and will provide heat to melt a full pot...
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    That COWW? Did you count how many lbs you have?

    That COWW? Did you count how many lbs you have?
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    :Fire:

    :Fire:
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    Sticky: My WW still run about 85-90% lead. Picked up...

    My WW still run about 85-90% lead. Picked up another 200lbs this weekend for $40... :drinks:
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    Poll: Nice score this weekend! Stopped at 2 tire places...

    Nice score this weekend! Stopped at 2 tire places while out of town for a hockey tournament. Picked up 6 full 5gal buckets between the 2 places. Cost me $240, not sure actual weight as the places...
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    Percentages vary a lot depending where you live,...

    Percentages vary a lot depending where you live, in good ol ND, some buckets 90% = lead, especially if you get them from smaller communities. If you get lead from car dealers your percentage goes...
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    Ive done a few hundred lbs of 60/40 ingots, same...

    Ive done a few hundred lbs of 60/40 ingots, same as lead, melts lower temp tho... I made mine smaller than my standard ingots tho. My normal ingot mold will hold 6lbs of lead and takes 1 full ladle...
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    Id melt it slow and skim the zinkies off the top,...

    Id melt it slow and skim the zinkies off the top, Sorting them isnt worth my time.
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    Start off by melting an inch of inch of lead,...

    Start off by melting an inch of inch of lead, usually I use ingots from a previous session or leave some lead in my pot between melting sessions. When you start with whatever you are melting, there...
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    Zinc should react with any strong acid if I...

    Zinc should react with any strong acid if I remember correctly. Drain opener should work.
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    I havent gotten out yet, but should be able to...

    I havent gotten out yet, but should be able to lean it against a sawhorse like in the picture, except put the narrow part at the top and once there is some dirt in there. pick it up by the handles so...
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    Yeah, the wire mesh isnt really strong, its .25...

    Yeah, the wire mesh isnt really strong, its .25 inch. Im hoping to do a few shovels at a time. If the dirt is sandy it should work out ok, I havent been there in a while to check. Im thinking if I...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check