First Cast Disaster

[JMN]

A note on keeping your cadence while casting - when you need to take a break after a while, set the mold on top of the pot so it stays hot. If you come back within a few minutes, you'll likely be able to take up where you left off without casting any rejects.

[john.k]

No such thing as a cast disaster ,just a remelt .........unless you do what I have done ,and put a bit of lead pipe with water or mud trapped inside into a hot pot.

[vrod1023]

No such thing as a cast disaster ,just a remelt .........unless you do what I have done ,and put a bit of lead pipe with water or mud trapped inside into a hot pot.

You're right. I've cast a few times now since the original post and it's getting better. One month away from winter so I think the next time I cast will be in 4 or so months unless we get a nice warm sunny day in between.

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[Barry54]

You're right. I've cast a few times now since the original post and it's getting better. One month away from winter so I think the next time I cast will be in 4 or so months unless we get a nice warm sunny day in between.

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So now that you have had some success with casting, what do you think about the hollow point mold you started with?

[vrod1023]

So now that you have had some success with casting, what do you think about the hollow point mold you started with?

Thanks for your question Barry54. My success has been with the TL-356-124-2R mold. I have the 2 cavity. I have tried the hollowpoint mold again but still failed to get a proper pour. I haven't given up. I have gone to the extent of sending it back to the manufacturer because the last time all the lead just ran through but they found nothing wrong with the mold so it's clear operator error. I will eventually get it right.

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