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Digger02-24-2006, 06:41 PM
Another problem with the tire weights is they are lighter than soft lead(i.e. Purer). The alloy that is mixed in with has a higher melting point which is why it does not pour as well.
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rattler02-24-2006, 09:27 PM
tire lead leaves a "skum" on the surface that must be skimmed off...you lose about 20% of your weight...but it works if its free...
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Heaver02-24-2006, 09:42 PM
I guess tire weights will work if thats all you have.
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Shoebag2202-25-2006, 12:50 PM
I figured that tire weights weren't the best thing to use, but the price is right... what do you guys use to skim the impurities off the surface... is that necessary?
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Digger02-25-2006, 07:10 PM
Yes you have to skim. I use a old spoon or fork(just hit the thrift store).
Digger02-25-2006, 07:10 PM
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rattler02-25-2006, 08:27 PM
tire weights have(had) a lot of tin content to make the lead hard enough to hold the rim of the tire rim...that you skim off...as digger said anything that works...
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fcbandgdog102-26-2006, 06:14 PM
I agree about tire weights...
1. Price is right...Free.
2. Lots of Non-lead contant...so you have to "clean it up" and make it into ingots. then the ingots are easy to work with. Use an old muffin tin to make the ingots.
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fcbandgdog102-26-2006, 06:16 PM
Lots of good informations here...sounds like we have some really experienced pourers...
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