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If it is a true eutectic, you can put it in an oven set at 425F - 63/37 SnPb
melts at 361F. If you have a ladle and are VERY careful with appropriate
PPE, you can transfer it to your new pot. If your old pot has a "drain" set
up
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Lead can be melted with direct application of a propane torch. That does
tend to oxidize the lead, so you do get more slag.
At work we salvaged a large amount of silver solder from a failed solder pot by
using mapp gas instead of propane on the surface. That choice was driven by the
shear amount involved. Propane would have worked just fine.Regards,
Bill Jacobs Daytona Beach, Fl.
On Thursday, February 2, 2017
Lead can be melted with direct application of a propane torch. That does
tend to oxidize the lead, so you do get more slag. Solder is a mixture of
lead and tin. These will oxidize at different rates under the torch flame.
That could change the mixture ratio of the solder. Maybe not a big dea
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From: Parley T Byington via KRnet
Date: Sat, January 28, 2017 1:56 pm
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Date: Saturday, Jan.28,2017
Subject: Melting lead and safety precautions
When making my counter weights, I built
My wife says I've had it for years.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
618-406-4705
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》Lead poisoning sneaks up on you first as memory loss or lack of ability to
》》》concentrate.
I think I have lead poisoning.
Joe Nunley Baker Florida
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》Lead poisoning sneaks up on you first as memory loss or lack of ability to
》》》concentrate.
I think I have lead poisoning.
Joe Nunley Baker Florida
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Date: 1/28/17 7:09 PM (GMT-06:00) To:
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Melting lead
You are allowed to expose yourself to lead if you choose. I think most of us
have, including me on numerous occasions. But after watching a friend's
illness with lead poisoni
ns to minimize exposure. What was an acceptable practice in the
plans from 45 years ago has been demonstrated to be unnecessary, highly toxic,
and a risk to your health. So why do so if you don't need to?
-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM
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I have mel
At 02:56 PM 1/28/2017, you wrote:
Molds can also be made from cardboard and masking tape, yes some of
the tape and cardboard will burn but will not leak before the lead
solidifies and is easily removed.
Date: Saturday, Jan.28,2017
Subject: Melting lead and safety precautions
When making my counter weights, I built some molds out of plaster of Paris to
shape then used the female mold to pour melted lead into.
ONE VERY IMPORTANT POINT HERE; that is heat the mold (plaster) in the oven to a
hig
protection.
Ron
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I have melted lead many times on the stove and I think all my brain cells
remain intact. You're melting it, not boiling it, so the amount getti
I have melted lead many times on the stove and I think all my brain cells
remain intact. You're melting it, not boiling it, so the amount getting
into the air is insignificant. Obviously don't ever use the pot again for
food. A tin can sounds like a good idea.
Mike Taglieri
On Jan 28, 2017 10:5
Maybe you could cut the exact shape & size you need.
On 1/28/2017 8:47 AM, Paul Visk via KRnet wrote:
Thanks for all the advice from one pothead. I guess I was a little impatient.
I'll cut this hunk down into littler pieces. That will help.
Paul ViskBelleville Il.
618-406-4705
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Thanks for all the advice from one pothead. I guess I was a little impatient.
I'll cut this hunk down into littler pieces. That will help.
Paul ViskBelleville Il.
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; I melt lead easily over an old Coleman camping stove in an old (junk)
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>> First a comment before my question. In the book it says to use an old pot
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Paul Visk wrote:
> How do you melt a 5 lbs chunk of lead on the stove?
I melted mine on a small standalone hot plate (so I could do it
outside). The pot was a thin one with a lid, and it did take a long
time, but it worked. This hot pa
Paul Visk wrote:
> How do you melt a 5 lbs chunk of lead on the stove?
I melted mine on a small standalone hot plate (so I could do it
outside). The pot was a thin one with a lid, and it did take a long
time, but it worked. This hot pad is a cheapo thing that's probably 50
years old, with a
》what your wife considers an old pot is. 》Be forewarned.
When it comes to the pan I learned the hard way. I was interrogated after the
led melting operation had begun. We needed a new pan anyway.
My fishing weights melted just fine on the stove but I haven't been fishing
since. I also used t
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I melt lead easily over an old Coleman camping stove in an old (junk) pot- no
problem
Bill Masquelier
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Subject: KR> Melting lead
Firs
Or you might want to consider using lead shot mixed with epoxy resin and either
flox or milled fibers. Makes it easy to mold to shape cold. Lead is a
distinctly unhealthy material to be melting.
-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM
Subject: KR> Melting lead
First a comment before
First a comment before my question. In the book it says to use an old pot to
melt lead down for the aileron counter weight. I'll give you some advise. What
you consider an old pot is might be different then what your wife considers an
old pot is. Be forewarned😡
How do you melt a 5 lbs chunk o
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