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Boosted98gsx
11-25-2012, 03:21 PM
I was graciously donated 50 lbs of 100% plumbers lead recently, so I calculated up a good alloy (2% Sn, 5% Sb, and 93% Pb for ~ 13.7 BH) and got to assembling my first smelting attempt!

I acquired an old cast iron dutch oven, turkey frying propane stand, and my necessary ladles.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_120550.jpg

weighed out half of my metals and dumped them in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_120609.jpg

set the flame and began the melt!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_122459.jpg

Fluxed with some saw dust
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_123034.jpg

realized i had double the casting capacity than I anticipated, so I doubled up!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_123440.jpg

I got the temp up to 700F, fluxed the new volume, and skimmed out the dross:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_124710.jpg

TIME TO POUR!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_125042.jpg

AND MOAR INGOTS!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/Guns/Casting/20121125_130500.jpg
Boosted98gsx
11-25-2012, 04:00 PM
MONUMENTAL SUCCESS!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Boosted98gsx/20121125_135725.jpg
BACKTOSHOOTING
11-25-2012, 07:56 PM
That is a sweet set-up, Looks like all went well and may I ask where you got that burrner setup. looks like just what i need !!!
zomby woof
11-25-2012, 08:23 PM
Now that's a ladle.

Nice job!
a.squibload
11-26-2012, 06:29 AM
Yep, ladle envy, I need to upgrade.
762 shooter
11-26-2012, 08:02 AM
Where did you get that ladle?

I want one.

I upgraded my slotted spoon to spider ( a wire Asian thingy). Works a lot faster and cleaner on clips.

762
Boosted98gsx
11-26-2012, 08:40 AM
Where did you get that ladle?

I want one.

I upgraded my slotted spoon to spider ( a wire Asian thingy). Works a lot faster and cleaner on clips.

762

It's a #5 from rotometals

As for the propane stand, i'll have to get back to you.
cbrick
11-26-2012, 08:56 AM
I've much the same set up as you used including the #5 Rowell. I've found #5 to be a tad large for my smelting pot and need to go with a much smaller ladle with about 1/3 of the alloy still in the pot. I got #5 because I pour 5 pound ingots but it proved to be a bit too much of a good thing unless I get a much larger smelting pot. Mine holds 80-90 pounds melted so don't really need a larger one.

Great start you made, now pour some boolits. :mrgreen:

Rick
dsbock
11-26-2012, 09:26 AM
Looks good. Did you have any issues with the aluminum muffin tins?

Thanks.

David
Boosted98gsx
11-26-2012, 10:08 AM
Not at all!
Boosted98gsx
11-26-2012, 09:00 PM
Burner setup is an "Outdoor Gourmet, Deluxe Fryer Stand" from Academy.
Fathersalt
11-26-2012, 09:49 PM
Good job! Welcome to the addiction [smilie=w:
captain-03
11-26-2012, 10:32 PM
Looking good!!
jburris2001
11-27-2012, 07:50 PM
great job.
wolf3006
11-28-2012, 03:34 PM
What was your melt time with that size pot?
Defcon-One
11-28-2012, 08:17 PM
Fun, isn't it?

Might use a bit more sawdust in a pot that big. Like 1/4 to 1/2 cup. (oops, there goes your wife's cup measures!)