WW alloy

[pack3480]

If I have 100lbs of wheel weight ingots and want to
add 2% tin to the mix, this would be 4lbs of 50/50
solder. Is this correct even knowing there is a difference
in density between lead and tin? Or is it close enough
for what I want?

Thanks for your help.

[Gunslinger]

Yes that should put you where you want. Just remember to flux it in, it'll be fine...

[doubs43]

If my calculations are correct and your measurements accurate, you'll end up with 104 pounds of alloy with 1.923% tin...... certainly close enough.

For exactly 2% tin, add the 4 pounds of solder to 96 pounds of WW.

[Matt_G]

If you're just adding the tin to help with fill out, you might want to try 1% first.
Sometimes that is enough to get good fill out with many moulds.
You can always add more tin if needed.

[pack3480]

Good info. Thanks all!

[fredj338]

If you're just adding the tin to help with fill out, you might want to try 1% first.
Sometimes that is enough to get good fill out with many moulds.
You can always add more tin if needed.

I agree. If they are clipon ww, they should cast fine as is. If they are mixed tape & clipon, you might want to add 1% tin to help fillout, especially w/ smaller diameter bullets.