Lead Pot For Ladel casting

[Seasons44]

Hey Guys

Has anybody had any experance with this lead pot?

http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=162964&CAT=3902

Thanks

[Ickisrulz]

These pots are made by Waage and are highly thought of. You can run a search here and see some comments.

If I remember right, they are cheaper from the manufacturer. I think you have to call them to find the price and place the order.

http://waage.thomasnet.com/category/solder-pots-and-tanks

[felix]

You can bet these are quality. But, I cannot fathom 2K bucks for something we (board members) can make a kinship for 1/8 to 1/4 the price. ... felix

[Ickisrulz]

You can bet these are quality. But, I cannot fathom 2K bucks for something we (board members) can make a kinship for 1/8 to 1/4 the price. ... felix

??? They are around $200.00

[dragon813gt]

Even at 200 they are overpriced and you can build one cheaper. You can ladel cast out of a lee 20#. Make yourself a PID and you're good to go.


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[Seasons44]

At 200 they are pricey, but is there any benifit over a lee 20 lb pot. In regards to tempeture regulation.

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[ilcop22]

For bigger ladle sessions, I just use a hot pad or portable butane stove and a SS saucepan I picked up on the cheap. Total cost was under $30 IIRC.

[GLL]

The last one I bought was about $160. Save big money by buying the K-4757 Model directly from WAAGE !

Waage Electric:

1-800-922-4365 Ask for Marsha !

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Jerry

[Ickisrulz]

At 200 they are pricey, but is there any benifit over a lee 20 lb pot. In regards to tempeture regulation.

Thanks

If I watch my Lee Magnum Melter with a Rotometal's thermometer sticking out of it, I can keep the temperature very constant. I also don't add solid lead at all unless I take a break or am done for the day.

So if your concern is temperature regulation, there are techniques that don't involve a $200 pot or $150 PID...although those would be nice to have. I like the looks of that Waage pot and would love to have one of Frozone's PIDs.

[bwgdog]

I purchased one-under $2000-under $200 delivered by UPS-packed in bulletproof box-from Marsha. A very well made pot. A quality item.

[Seasons44]

Yeah they seem to make a great product, and I did go back and read all the reviews, thanks for the information, To make it even better they are manufactureed about 35 mins away. Gonna be a purchase for this fall, and hone my casting technique.

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[captaint]

Santa brought me one last Christmas. Outstanding. I'd (Santa) buy it again - 200 bux or not.. Since I started ladle pouring, I haven't fired up the Pro Melt. It's just sorta simpler with the dipper. Been using some 9mm Lee 6 cav's, and that's been no problem. Guess if the mold was for 250 grainers, I'd have to dip more than once. Back to the original question - the Waage pot does a great job of holding temp and the dial is within 25 degrees of my thermometer. I don't use the thermometer lately, either. Just my oh two... enjoy Mike

[Longwood]

I used to cast a lot of sinkers and bullets using a open top pot.
Now that I am almost old, I like my bottom pour because I have it set up so I no longer have to bend over so much.

[montana_charlie]

At 200 they are pricey, but is there any benifit over a lee 20 lb pot. In regards to tempeture regulation.
One unusual feature is the fact that the thermostat is adjustable.

You can set the knob to point at (say) '7', and then adjust the thermostat internals to cycle at 700 degrees.
Would you consider that a benefit?

CM

[Seasons44]

Honestly
I am completlly green to casting, I have poured a few with my buddy and had had the alloy all set up, by a few i mean less than 20.

If the dial numbers are truly calibrated to a tempeture I would consider it a benifit.

Don't know enough to make a true assesment..lol

[Old Caster]

I use a Pro Melt bottom pour for all smaller bullets but when I want large bullets for BPCR I always use the Waage. The temperature is just plain consistant and has been for years. When molding any bullet but especially something big, temperature accuracy is amazingly important for making bullets that weigh the same plus I like to make the 40-1 alloy bullets at 800 degrees and my RCBS only goes to about 775. -- Bill --