Got a big score but need to cut it down

[theleo]

I had this dropped off to me by a friend that knows I'm always in search of lead. Most of it isn't to bad to deal with but one chunk is nearly an inch thick and 3 feet long by 1 1/2 feet wide. I cut it half using a hand saw to make it manageable to move but will need to cut it a few more times to be able to smelt it. I don't have a chain saw or saws all on hand, is there a better option than the hand saw that I'm not thinking of?

[websterz]

Do you have a good axe?

[white eagle]

ax will work
do you have circular saw
done that works good

[runfiverun]

torch will work too.
or pound it round and melt it in your pot.

If it's pure [it looks like it] you could send a big chunk of it to me for further study.

[theleo]

ax will work
do you have circular saw
done that works good

I can probably get my hands on a circular saw. I'm not sure about the ax, I took a couple of shots at it with a pick for curiosity sakes and wasn't much impressed.

[JSnover]

Got air? I chopped up a pile of 1" thick ballast plates with an air chisel.

[odinohi]

Circular saw and a 12 pk for your friend

[theleo]

Circular saw and a 12 pk for your friend

Got 8 pints of coors light but no friends with my same lead obsession. Nabbed a circular saw from work though.

[bigjake]

like jsnover said, air chisel. just chisel down through the lead, sorta like perforation, like tearing apart postage stamps
wow! that's a lot of friggin lead!

[retread]

Sure wish I had your problem (and your friend).

[scottfire1957]

Does the fire department in your town have a "jaws of life?" Does a rookie need practice with said device?

Go by, or give 'em a call. Let them cut your lead. It's good practice on the tool. I've done it, though I have an in. I'm retired from the job.

[bhn22]

You can cut it with a brick chisel and a fairly heavy hammer too.

[RG1911]

I used a saws-all reciprocating saw one time. The lead was a bit thinner.

[castalott]

I'm Not Going to use a plasma torch....Someone cautioned me on that one....

Dale

[John Boy]

Propane torch - burn them in chunks ... http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html

[bigjake]

DO NOT USE A TORCH OF ANY KIND!!!! seriously, using a torch produces lead vapors BIG TIME! a torch flame is way over 800/1000 degrees. You breath those fumes and you are f#@ked!!