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Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the input.

Dale, that is what I was looking for. I've lost track of my scrap since I've been away from it for so long, but I don't know what I will do with all the 50/50 solder I have. I need more scrap lead!!!

Wow!!! You guys are an encyclopedia on this stuff! Looks like getting lead ( cheaply ) is getting harder by the day. I need to become friends with the local scrap dealer. Its probably been 30yrs....

I'll have to pick up a copy of the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook. One never stops learning. I had heard about the zinc wheel weights before and luckily have not stumbled upon any. Thank goodness!!

Really appreciate the input!!!!!! I retired in June and was just starting to get the honey-do list knocked down and was looking forward to start melting down some WWs and doing some casting. Then I...

Thanks for the input. I'm relatively new to this game. I thought the frosting was an indication of an alloy problem. I guessed wrong! I was also trying to use this solder for something.

I have a lot off 5/50 solder I got from work that I would like to use with wheel weight to improve castability.
How much by weight, can I add to my Lyman 2867791 Lead Pot? I will be casting using a...