WTS: Linotype-typeset and mixed

[durango]

I want to sell the following packages of linotype. The usual procedures will be followed--sales and shipping to wherever a USPO flat rate package will go to. Post "I'll take XX" and confirm with a PM to exchange payment and shipping info. I will accept Paypal F/F, USPO M/O or cash at your risk. I will combine packages for the most economical shipping.

A word about spacers: Many 'experts' on this site proclaim that 'spacers' are low in tin content or are completely devoid of tin. I have taken the time, effort and expense to prove or disprove this theory regarding the 'spacers' that I sell. The results from two different XRF testers and two different guns on two different batches reveal a tin content of 3.1%--3.5%.

That said, here's what I have to offer--

1. 8.5 lbs. lino typeset $17 + $7.00 shipping. SOLD-SHIPPED.

2. 15 lbs. lino typeset and spacers $30.00 + $7.00 shipping. SOLD-SHIPPED.

3. 10.5 lbs. lino typeset and spacers $21.00 + $7.00 shipping. SOLD-SHIPPED.

4. 5 lbs. lino typeset $10.00 + $7.00 shipping. SOLD SHIPPED.

5. 22 lbs. spacers $44.00 + $7.00 shipping. STILL AVAILABLE-SEE COMMENTARY ABOVE AND IN POSTS BELOW.

6. 40 lbs. lino typeset and spacers $80.00 + $14.00 shipping. SOLD-SHIPPED .

7. 25 lb. lino pig $50.00 + shipping. SOLD-SHIPPED.

8. 25 lb. lino pig $50.00 + shipping. SOLD-SHIPPED.

9. 20 lb. lino pig $40.00 + shipping.

10. 20 lb. lino pig $40.00 + shipping.

Note on shipping pigs: If you want it in one piece, shipping is about $50-$60.00 each. Otherwise, I can cut them into two pieces and ship up to two pigs for $14.00 or--three pieces for $7.00 (may be able to get two pigs into that package-???). Local pickup is always an option.

PM any questions on any item--don't forget--I'll combine smaller packages to save shipping cost!!

Steve

[RogerDat]

While spacers can often be softer lead, as noted by seller testing is only way to know. I had some spacers I scrounged up that when checked with XRF gun were richer in both tin and antimony than linotype.

Oh yeah. Bump. :-)

[durango]

While spacers can often be softer lead, as noted by seller testing is only way to know. I had some spacers I scrounged up that when checked with XRF gun were richer in both tin and antimony than linotype.

Oh yeah. Bump. :-)

Thanks for the positive comment and the bump.

[durango]

Sunday bump to the top-Thanks for looking

[durango]

Bump to the top for the weekend

[durango]

Up to the top for another weekend. Buy yourself an early Christmas present!!

[durango]

Number 3 is sold pending funds.

[durango]

WOW!! No buyers--is everyone hunting or saving for Christmas? This stuff usually sells pretty fast--is there a problem with my listing? Thanks for looking, Steve

[fortrenokid]

Just a bump with a comment.

IMHO this is a good price for a very useful alloy. I'd be interested if I hadn't recently purchased a 60lb box of it and cast it into ingots.

Linotype is an excellent casting alloy in itself for rifle bullets intended for high velocities and ditto for magnum pistol loads. It is also very useful as a "sweetener" to improve the hardness and casting qualities of softer lead alloys. In a fairly recent edition of "The Fouling Shot" ( written publication of the "Cast Bullet Association") a writer shared his experience of mixing 9 parts wheel weight/range lead and 1 part linotype. It improved the Brinell hardness and casting quality and worked well for him.

A benefit of the small pieces is that they are easy to cast into ingots (not so with the large "pigs") and are easily weighed for directly adding to casting alloys. Elsewhere in this Forum are tables that show the formulas to mix lino with other alloys and come up with the desired Brinell hardness.

Just my 2 cents.

Fort Reno Kid

[lmfd20]

I'll take 6 & 2. Pm on the way.

[lmfd20]

I'll take 1&4 also if they will go at the same shipping.

[durango]

Just a bump with a comment.

IMHO this is a good price for a very useful alloy. I'd be interested if I hadn't recently purchased a 60lb box of it and cast it into ingots.

Linotype is an excellent casting alloy in itself for rifle bullets intended for high velocities and ditto for magnum pistol loads. It is also very useful as a "sweetener" to improve the hardness and casting qualities of softer lead alloys. In a fairly recent edition of "The Fouling Shot" ( written publication of the "Cast Bullet Association") a writer shared his experience of mixing 9 parts wheel weight/range lead and 1 part linotype. It improved the Brinell hardness and casting quality and worked well for him.

A benefit of the small pieces is that they are easy to cast into ingots (not so with the large "pigs") and are easily weighed for directly adding to casting alloys. Elsewhere in this Forum are tables that show the formulas to mix lino with other alloys and come up with the desired Brinell hardness.

Just my 2 cents.

Fort Reno Kid

Thanks for the free bump and your comments.
Your comment about the difficulty in handling the pigs is well taken--I use a carbide miter saw (chop saw) to reduce the pigs into manageable sizes for melting and pouring into ingots. I've also used a rope and pulley system to lower the pig into my pot--a little more cumbersome, but it works and the pigs are fairly easy to store.
Steve

[Grmps]

The pigs will be a cleaner/more consistent alloy than the loose letters.
Cut into 3 pieces they are very easy to handle and smelt.

[Grump]

What is the physical shape/dimensions of those 40-lb pigs?

I really hope one could fit in a large flat rate box, filament-taped or something to a piece of 1/2-inch plywood cut to fit the bottom of the box... Yes, I have received an alloy shipment that way.

[megasupermagnum]

@durango

I sent a reply PM, but have not got a response. I need to know your paypal email to send funds.

[durango]

What is the physical shape/dimensions of those 40-lb pigs?

I really hope one could fit in a large flat rate box, filament-taped or something to a piece of 1/2-inch plywood cut to fit the bottom of the box... Yes, I have received an alloy shipment that way.

GRUMP--The pigs are 20 & 25 lbs. and are 25 1/4" long. The LFRB is 17 1/4" diagonal corner to corner. Trust me--I've tried all the FRBs and the best that you can do is with the 'shirtbox' MFRB. I can cut the pigs in half and get two into the 'shirtbox'--I can physically get three into the box, but then you're overweight. Cut them in thirds and I can get one into a padded FR envelope-$7.15. I do my best to keep my weight under 50lbs.--FRBs are a tremendous bargain and I don't like to abuse the system or my postal employees-seems that most are girls and older women these days.
Thanks for your comment, Steve

[durango]

@durango

I sent a reply PM, but have not got a response. I need to know your paypal email to send funds.

I sent another (#3) PM. If you don't get this one, send me your phone number by PM and I'll call you. Steve

[megasupermagnum]

It says your inbox is full.

[durango]

It says your inbox is full.

So it did. Just cleared some space. My bad-sorry

[durango]

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