Posted by Lefty on November 20, 2008 at 08:28:52 from (66.112.108.95):
In Reply to: Melting Lead posted by 1 Dollar on November 19, 2008 at 19:46:34:
Friend and I do a semi annual melt of wheel weights.We use a propane 30lb"plumbers pot&ladle",50 lbs is a relatively small amount in size,but unless you can keep your mold hot or smelt it in your mold,you will have difficulty getting a clean solid block as it will"layer". Use welders gloves,respirator and faceshield as molten lead will hurt you badly.A few shavings of beeswax added to the pot from time to time will concentrate the dross(scum)for skimming. Do not rush it,too much heat can cause the molten lead to"pop/spatter"and cause it to break down to lead salts.
Sidenote*We cast our melt in"Bakers Secret" coated muffin pans,which amazingly hold up without damage to the coating and allow the lead"muffins" to fall right out once cooled.Maybe I should send a letter to the mfg :)
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