Lead Pot 7 - Alloying and Ingot Casting

This last video is to show the dimensions and how it is put together. The pot is constructed from 12 inch steel pipe, 3/8' thick. This is 10 inches tall. It uses 1/4" pipe for the spout.
Lead Pot 1 - • Lead Pot 1 - Alloying ...
Lead Pot 2 - • Lead Pot 2 - Alloying ...
Lead Pot 3 - • Lead Pot 3 - Alloying ...
Lead Pot 4 - • Lead Pot 4 - Alloying ...
Lead Pot 5 - • Lead Pot 5 - Alloying ...
Lead Pot 6 - • Lead Pot 6 - Alloying ...

[@markhoyt8643]

You made a really nice pot. Great job

[@demetriustrahan]

Happy New Years too you. I hope you have a awesome year. Thank you so much for giving us this information. This will be my project for the next month.

[@jonathanrogers9961]

super cool project

[@albertociravegna777]

Very nice, could you have extended the screw thread valve all the way to the hole in the bottom? Why did you weld a round section to the short screw thread instead?

[@trevorjohnson7440]

Dang thats cool how does a get one of those!!

[@shadowcastre]

Interesting pot..
Where did you find the build info for this pot?

[@Cheers_Warren]

Hi , wondering what your using the ingots for? I make patterns for various types of lead, zinc and tin alloys made from cast iron. Most customers use a ladle to dip and pour the alloys.

[@bsdh01]

How much difference does the aluminum shield make? I’m looking to improve my current setup. I really like the spout setup too

[@DBTerpy]

It helps in the colder weather. I was unable get the temp hot enough without it. Same with the top cover. Also helps save on fuel. Thanks.

[@SilverScorpion]

Where do you get your lead from?

[@DBTerpy]

eBay, Rotometals.com, local newspaper ads. (I'm pretty much done now.)
Also, here is a good video to check out - ruclips.net/video/p4KmaXfoIKE/видео.html

[@jasonmcguire4933]

What size are your ingot molds?

[@DBTerpy]

Molds were made from 3" steel channel and I think 2-1/2" angle.
Inside dimensions are 5-3/8" measured at top and 5-3/16" at bottom. This gives a 3/32" draft on both ends for ease of release.
I stop the pour about 3/16" to 1/4" from the top. Depending on the alloy used, this gives about a 5 pound Ingot. With a little practice I can get pretty consistent. The ingots that come out too light or too heavy are put back in the pot to try again. I think if you filled them to the top, that they can be 6 pounds or more.