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Jeffery8mm
11-09-2009, 03:19 PM
Where does one find tin to add to the melt??
Thanks
Jeff
lurch
11-09-2009, 03:32 PM
Solder is a common source. Current Pb free plumbing solder is usually around 95% Sn. Electronic solder is going to usually be either 60% or 63% Sn (Pre-ROHS madness that is). Old plumber's solder is usually 50% Sn.
mpmarty
11-09-2009, 03:33 PM
Monotype is 9% tin.
Leadless solder is 95% tin if I recall correctly.
AZ-Stew
11-09-2009, 03:52 PM
Solder, linotype and pewter are common sources. You can also buy pure tin from some vendors, i.e., Rotometals (sponsor) and The Antimony Man in Sierra Vista, AZ.

Regards,

Stew
fredj338
11-09-2009, 04:22 PM
If I need tin, I just order from Rotometals. I don't use much & it's free shipping & no st if you are out of state. I only use tin for my cast HP. The lack of antimony in the alloy helps the bullet stay together & not fragment.
mooman76
11-09-2009, 09:00 PM
Some of those fancy wine bottles have tin over the cork.
C1PNR
11-09-2009, 09:36 PM
Some of those fancy wine bottles have tin over the cork.
Well, at least in the old days. I think most of the wine bottles these days use either aluminum or even plastic of some sort.

I imagine some of the really top end wines MAY still use leaded tin foil.
d_striker
11-09-2009, 10:21 PM
Well, at least in the old days. I think most of the wine bottles these days use either aluminum or even plastic of some sort.

I imagine some of the really top end wines MAY still use leaded tin foil.

Most bottles use poly-laminate which is a sandwich of aluminum/plastic/aluminum. You can tell the difference by pulling the foil apart. If you see a layer of plastic then it's no good. Also, poly-laminate foils have a seam. Tin foils do not.

The nicer bottles still use tin. Also, Grey Goose, Ciroc, Hanger 1 vodka use tin. So do most nice single malt scotch's and port.

Here's my stash. No I'm not an alcoholic...I work in a restaurant.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/dominomofo/IMG_3137.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/dominomofo/IMG_3135-1.jpg
geargnasher
11-10-2009, 12:08 AM
Nice.

Gear
evan price
11-10-2009, 03:02 AM
Solder scrap. Babbitt metal. Tin anodes. Old pewter items. Type metal. Radiator drippings. Or buy pure tin.
herb101
11-10-2009, 08:14 PM
New adds in gun mag. for green .22 LR { no lead} made of tin. Winchester 30grns 1650fps.