melting pot

[dwflyrod]

what type of melting pot do you use to do 15 lb cannon balls looking to make one for myself thanks Don

 

[TGofers]

I melt in a large stainless pot on burner then i have a laydel that holds 20lbs that i use to pour the melted lead

 

[fishin solo]

Is making your own balls that cost effective? Just curious seems like you only save a few bucks a ball and then all the work involved ? I don't lose that many a season


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[AlK]

Just be careful, make sure you do it outside, the fumes are not good for your health.

 

[Canso]

what type of melting pot do you use to do 15 lb cannon balls looking to make one for myself thanks Don

Do you have a 15lb mold.?

 

[TGofers]

Is making your own balls that cost effective? Just curious seems like you only save a few bucks a ball and then all the work involved ? I don't lose that many a season


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Doing it myself I save about half. It is a day's event. But I barter the extra ones I make or sell off to pay for the lead. If your not losing any then yeah no sense in making them.... Enough of us do.
Outside always!

 

[spring time]

Don get Jamie to talk to me at work next week I got a good one

 

[Sculpin]

There is always this thread to look at lol.....

http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum...e-Parker-s-melting-pot&highlight=Lead+melting


Anyways it's pretty high capacity and there were apparently some operator issues with the valve design. Guy's casting bullets have used that design for many years with zero problems.

 

[SpringVelocity]

There is always this thread to look at lol.....

http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum...e-Parker-s-melting-pot&highlight=Lead+melting

Back in the day when everyone got along .

Anyways it's pretty high capacity and there were apparently some operator issues with the valve design. Guy's casting bullets have used that design for many years with zero problems.

That's cool man I never knew you made one of those...

 

[dwflyrod]

pm sent canso

 

[dwflyrod]

Back in the day when everyone got along . what is this about John

 

[dwflyrod]

ok spring time will do thanks

 

[Fixit]

I use 1/2 of a 20 lb propane tank with a spout and t bar handle
Ingots are cast in a c channel mold

Does about 60 lbs of wheel weights at a time for a 40 lb pour

 

[Canso]

Mine is 10" water pipe (8" would be better). The spout swings down using 3/4 pipe thread. And a turkey deep fryer burner. My limitation is the burner, I only trust it for about 100lbs.