I just fill small poly bags will shot. You can put them almost anywhere and
they conform to the different shaped spaces well. Just tape in or stuff in
some foam to hold in place. Easy to add or subtact shot.
T
----- Original Message -----
From: "JIM EALY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Robert Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] casting lead
Hello:
As you will hear from others, lead fumes are really bad news. If you must,
do it
only outdoors and that is not fair to your neighbors, etc.
A much better way to do this if you must, is to take a piece of brass or
aluminum tubing the same size as the stick of butter you want. Fill the
tube
with the very smallest sized lead shot (#9 bird shot) you can buy at a
hunting
store - 25 pound bags: ca. $13- $18. Place a thick layer of 5 min epoxy on
one
end. Let it set up, turn the tube over and place a another layer of epoxy
on
the other end. You can latter remove (or add) some of the shot by drilling
a
hole in the side of the tube to let it "drain" out into a container. Close
with
tape.
There are other metals that can be uses, tungsten for one, but more
expensive
than lead.
I've used this method for nose weight, fill the nose with the amount of
lead
shot you need, coat with a thick layer of epoxy, STOPS any harmful vapors.
Drill a hole for changing amount, close hole with 1/4 inch button nylon
bolt.
regards,
Jim
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 08:04:55 +0000, "Robert Samuels" wrote:
I want to cast some lead for ballast into a shape resembling a stick of
butter. I have the lead and a torch that puts out enough heat to melt
the
lead but I don't have a ladle nor a mold. I prefer not to spend much (if
any) money for these items as it will be a one time project. Does anyone
know what I can use to melt lead in and how to construct a one time mold
(cheaply)?
Robert Samuels ............... St. Louis
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