Local Police Range

[ThomR]

TRY CASTING @ 720° If you don't get fill out you need more tin/pewter.

I'd suggest you keep mining the berms in your free time and build your stockpile while you can

My little propane stove doesn't have a temperature gauge on it. I need to invest in a bottom pour pot eventually.
I need to run up to the police station tomorrow and talk to the Chief. Hopefully I can get a bunch of lead at the end of the month when the contractor comes through.

[lightman]

Most of us that have lead stashed away did just like you, got it a little at a time. Big scores are nice but are also a lot of work. Theres not much of a way to tell the content of your alloy at home. Grmps suggestion is about as good as any. Also consider doing something for that shop that gave you the weights. A box of donuts sometimes goes a long way.

[ThomR]

Most of us that have lead stashed away did just like you, got it a little at a time. Big scores are nice but are also a lot of work. Theres not much of a way to tell the content of your alloy at home. Grmps suggestion is about as good as any. Also consider doing something for that shop that gave you the weights. A box of donuts sometimes goes a long way.

Next time I go over there I'll take them some cookies or donuts or something.

[ThomR]

Ran up to the scrap yard today. I took all the junk wheel weights, and three old car batteries. I came home with 26 pounds of pure lead. I'll try to get it melted tonight along with the range scrap I picked up yesterday.
I think the title of this thread should be renamed to ThomR's never ending quest for more lead!

[mjwcaster]

A tip I just picked up here a few months ago-
Add baking soda to the water/clay/dirt soup in your bucket.
It causes the clay to break down.
Mix it up a few times, I just dump from one bucket to another.
After it is all mixed up good and liquidy, let it sit and all the dirt will fall out if suspension.
This sure made separating clay out much easier.
Still messy though.



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[Postell]

A tip I just picked up here a few months ago-
Add baking soda to the water/clay/dirt soup in your bucket.
It causes the clay to break down.
Mix it up a few times, I just dump from one bucket to another.
After it is all mixed up good and liquidy, let it sit and all the dirt will fall out if suspension.
This sure made separating clay out much easier.
Still messy though.



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Interesting, Thanks.