ATTENTION: Linotype/Monotype Lead bulk purchase.

[tygar]

Thanks for the feedback Certaindeaf. I know lead can be found locally and on ebay, heck I probably have more than I will use in the next 10+years. Part of the reason I want to get the type cabinets besides the lead is for the cabinets. Will be a great addition to my shop and I want to try to refinish the wood one that comes with it.
For anyone else that may be interested, here is a google doc that you can add your name to with the quantity you might want. Please do not edit other member's information (not that i need to say that).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing

Thank you!

Brandon

I put my name on that link but didn't see any way to save it so also on here.
Tygar (Tom B) 1-200lbs lino/mono mixed. 2$ delivered.
Thanks
Tom

[WhiteCrane]

Thanks Tom,

The .doc is saved on the cloud and saves as you enter the information. I got it, thank you!

Brandon

[GlocksareGood]

Tygar: where are you located in Va?

[tygar]

Hi, I'm in Thornburg, 15mi so of Fredericksburg, 44 N. of Richmond

[Certaindeaf]

I thought the cobblestones over in those lands were made of lead. odd times indeed

[WhiteCrane]

If anyone else wants in on this, please let me know ASAP. I check on shipping tomorrow and the more people that sign up, the more likely this will happen.

Thanks!

Brandon

[KingAirNeal]

I'm in for 50 pounds of lino/mono mixed, depending on time frame. I may be up for more spread out over a few months...

[WhiteCrane]

KingAirNeal- I got you down for 50. Thank you!

[RogerDat]

I probably shouldn't but I have a fair amount of plain lead so eventually I'll need some lino or other alloy to harden it I signed up for 25 lbs. I'm in Southern Mich and have a trailer that could handle 1500 lbs. but having it here don't seem much advantage to having it in Ohio.

[meeesterpaul]

There is a big difference in linotype, monotype and foundry type. I have access to an Xray fluorescence scanner occasionally and the foundry type goes a lot farther than common linotype. Here is a note I shared with someone else:

"The foundry type I have listed has 13.65% tin or 955 grains per pound.
To get to 3.41% Sn in a 100 pound batch(700,000grains) you would be looking for 23,870 grains of Sn.
23,870 / 955 = 24.99lbs of type and 76.01pounds of lead.
If you divide your 200 pounds of lead into 76.01 pound increments to make each 100lb batches of #2 type alloy you would have 2.63 batches worth of lead.
2.63 x 24.99 pounds of type = 65.7pounds of type.
If you paid $3lb for the foundry type and $37 shipping that would be $231(oops 234). Add in the value of the lead and using $1 per lb your total would be $331 for 263lbs of #2 or $1.26 per pound. That's a nice difference compared to Rotometals at $3.15 per lb. Naturally if you paid less than $1 per lb you're doing even better. btw, Rotometals pricing includes shipping on many orders over $99
http://www.rotometals.com/Bullet-Casting-Alloys-s/5.htm
This is giving me a hankering to start a fire!"

[meeesterpaul]

25 lb should get you a 100lb batch of #2 type alloy

[WhiteCrane]

Thanks for the info meesterpaul! I am sure many of us will find it very helpful.

[reddoggm]

I,m in Cleveland Ohio For the right price maybe we can work something out on my end ????

[james nicholson]

I am just starting out, but I would take 25lbs or whatever fits in one of the flat rate boxes @ 2.00/lb

[RogerDat]

25 lb should get you a 100lb batch of #2 type alloy

Thanks for the information, that would just about cover my current plain Pb supply of ingots. I am so starting to annoy my wife. Pails in the garage, ingots stacked on shelves, and she knows if I can find any wheel weights I'll set up a drop cloth in the living room and make little *plink* noises while we watch TV. Let's hear it for the spouses that put up with our lead acquiring selves.

[WhiteCrane]

I,m in Cleveland Ohio For the right price maybe we can work something out on my end ????

As soon as I hear from the seller and get a freight quote, i will get back to you. There are 2 cabinets that come with the lead that I want to keep, so it may not work out. I have another guy in Ohio interested if I don't buy it, but he doesn't know the cost yet. He may balk when he finds out. I'll keep you posted either way.

[WhiteCrane]

I am just starting out, but I would take 25lbs or whatever fits in one of the flat rate boxes @ 2.00/lb

I got you on the list. Thank you!

[WhiteCrane]

OK so the buyer got back to me and I got a freight quote. Pretty spendy. I made the seller an offer based on what freight costs me. As soon as I hear back, I will update everyone on the status of this deal. If he doesn't accept my offer I will refer it to one of the ohio residents who have expressed interest.

Thanks again everyone!

Brandon