sorenlaf
02-19-2010, 10:58 PM
Okay, I need to smelt the small bit of lead I've collected to date.
Did you know that California has ELIMINATED lead wheel weights? I'm not sure I would have bought the furnace and molds I just bought had I know that.
A dutch over or similar has been recommended.
Is there a metal (iron, stainless steel, aluminum) that's preferred for a smelting pot? Is there one that's NOT recommended?
I looked for a cast iron dutch over at a couple of thrift stores today w/o success (though I did find a SS wide ladle with holes that I think will work for removing WW clips).
Is there a reason not to use a 6-8 qt stainless steel pot? Will they deform and spill from the heat and weight?
Thanks in advance,
--Soren
Did you know that California has ELIMINATED lead wheel weights? I'm not sure I would have bought the furnace and molds I just bought had I know that.
A dutch over or similar has been recommended.
Is there a metal (iron, stainless steel, aluminum) that's preferred for a smelting pot? Is there one that's NOT recommended?
I looked for a cast iron dutch over at a couple of thrift stores today w/o success (though I did find a SS wide ladle with holes that I think will work for removing WW clips).
Is there a reason not to use a 6-8 qt stainless steel pot? Will they deform and spill from the heat and weight?
Thanks in advance,
--Soren