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Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
The same technologies that allow us to swap ideas here apply elsewhere, too.
Many publications no longer offer information in physically printed form; instead, you enjoy your "subscription" over...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
The best advice has already been given- obtain some typemetal or get Rotometal's "superhard" alloy.
For purposes of economy, the purchase of pure antimony should be considered only when...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Hey fatelk, I just checked your link to the Rotometals site.
If it is something close to Woods metal, remember that it could also contain cadmium in it.
I'm sure you may have already taken this...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Now that's a good one!
"Pitch a horseshoe in there and see if stands up."
"I don't have a horseshoe, but I have a spoon."
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Chevroner,
As the saying goes, "In order to get somewhere, you have to know where you're going."
One may also infer that to mean, "Determine the result you want, then find your best available...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
No problem, fatelk. Like I said- just wonderin'.:drinks:
If I'm concerned about a thermometer, I use a freeze test and calibrate it.
Any luck figuring it out? I think LWK had a good idea...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Depends mostly on the type of ladle, your particular method of filling the ladle, and how you pour.
When you fill the ladle, it's best to insert it in such a way as to have any trash that does...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
If your thermometer is reading 150 and dripping water has no effect, you know that the alloy is not yet at 212 F.
Remember, water does not boil until 212 F. It also pooled on top of the alloy due...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Actually, the method to which you refer is a patented process of intentionally removing tin from lead.
For purposes to which this process applies, tin is considered a contaminant in the lead.
Ever...
Forum: Group Buy Archives
Glad ya got it , Gelandangan!
Merry Christmas to you; a great gift indeed!
Have not shot the boolits from it, yet.
Cast a small batch the other day, though. Casts great!
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Short of having the pewter analyzed, there is no easy way to identify copper content. There are many different formulas used for "pewter".
Using unidentified pewter is the same concept as using...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
LWK gave the best advice about windbreak- it's essential, or you're going to use a bunch of fuel. Do everything you can to let the heat follow its natural course (upwards).
Preheating of molds and...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Never really kept track of it, but I suppose I could do the math if so inclined.
100+ rounds of 45-70 per week ( minimum weight 330gr, some as high as 540gr)
25-50 rounds 30-06 per week...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
You need to first get it all processed in order to see what your total investment is in both money and time.
1. Initial cost of product. ($20)
2. Your expense to process it (fuel, etc.).
3....
Forum: Group Buy Archives
An awesome mold.
Machined exactly as ordered, and looks BIG & BEAUTIFUL.
My eight-year-old daughter looked at the mold cavities and asked, "Daddy, will those hurt?"
To which I replied, "Only...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I agree with that.
The chainsaw is a great idea, but only under proper conditions.
I used a chainsaw (with jig) to trim some small logs to better fit my bandsaw. This was inside the shop.
The...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
There are always, and always will be, differing opinions on the ideal temperatures.
Here are but a few of the things which contribute to variance:
1. Mold material- iron, aluminum, brass? Each...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Is lead the next gold?
If things got really ugly, I suppose it could be considered just as valuable.:-)
Forum: Group Buy Archives
Gentlemen,
Sorry I've been inactive posting for a while. Issues at home have restricted me to merely keeping up with the forums.
My thanks to all involved with this buy, especially Swede for...
Joneser was great to deal with!
Great communication, and everything arrived better than I expected.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
And that is the reason why many will not purchase WW ingots; they prefer the extra security of processing the raw weights themselves.
Sure, it's extra work with the raw weights, but several have...
Forum: Leverguns
I have never tried what you are asking, but it is highly unlikely that it will work (although it could be made to work at great inconvenience- more on this below).
But using "Magnum" brass as-is is...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Let's see.....
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 Australian dollar = .97 US dollar (I'm showing .92, but do not have today's exchange)
They are charging lead Foot $2.10 (Australian) per kilogram.
...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The lead-tin alloy will be more ductile, even if the two different alloys have the same BHN.
But the WW alloy does not necessarily take a back seat to the 20-1, because in order to reach the...
Forum: Group Buy Archives
Tom,
Welcome to the thread.
Yes, the buy is still open; I think Swede is going to keep it open until very close to production.
Simply post what you want here, and Swede will get you on the...
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 |