Turning Dirty, Used Lead Wheel Weights Into Clean "Muffin" Ingots, Part 3 of 4
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- Опубликовано: 24 янв 2010
- Turning lead wheel weights into "muffin ingots", part 3 of 4. Higher-quality version of the entire series also available at www.sanfranciscoliberalwithagun.com.
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Bravo, this is an excellent classic series to learn from!
Thanks, glad you found it useful!
nice one man
@PyroPortrayal I cast bullets later on from it, affectionately called "boolits" since they're home-made. Saves a lot of money on costs for range-practice ammo to do this.
@shotbyspike Yep, they're on to us now. Those who don't get into contracts with metal recycling companies typically know that lead is now valuable. The big chain stores, don't bother. Originally I was buying my lead off of FleaBay. Expect to pay about $1.00/lb, but even at that, it's still a bargain to cast your own.
DIY recycling!
Yeah, lol. I see that you did this here, then it looks like you put one of the muffins back into the pot, and then part 4 starts... Are you mixing the metal or something?
What do you do with all this lead? Make lead sinkers/bullets? Or sell them?
Not at this point, but I have been known to do so in the electric bullet-casting pot. Maybe there was something wrong with that particular muffin (misshapen or something). But generally, no, you don't have to do that.
@frasatat2 Ah, that's good to know; thanks for the heads-up.
Production Pot users, you might want to consider a "corn cob" shaped pan for your ingot mould. The longer, skinnier shape should fit into this model of pot just like a bunch of pens in a Campbell's soup can.
@sfliberal Imagine if someone tried to eat one of your muffins :P
@shotbyspike
Usually at either tire stores (if they'll let you have 'em) or eBay. I got most of mine on eBay.
I don't understand what fluxing is when talking about making the ingots. I mean I know what flux is I used It In HVAC but what kind of fluxing is this? Do I have to?
Just put a bit of sawdust or small circular candles then stir it in but remember before pouring scrape your ladle around the bottom and edges to get the sawdust out and the candle wax will just be at the top