pig lead in a hardware store

[pmer]

Hey guys, I saw some 5lb round ingots in an old time hardware store. I was wondering what they are? They billed them as "pig lead" for $21.97 ea. !?

The ingots are 4-5 inches across and about 2 inches high. They have a sprue cut on the side and a US patent # cast in.

I wanted to buy one but could'nt get him down closer to market value.

[fecmech]

Yes, that's the plain old plumbers lead used for joints on cast iron pipe. They are pretty proud of it at $4.50/lb aren't they!

[bowfin]

WAY too much for an asking price.

Rotometals will do far better than that on the alloy of your choice.