Joe G Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 2 mins ago, b-ware said: Alexa or prevagin??????????????? Words are right off your business card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 This thread was going great, let's not F it up troll #122 <*)))< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 hours ago, R.R. Bridge Fisher said: You live on the cape? I’m about a 1:15hr away, are you making these or are these the B&D or whatever they call them, the ones sold at the shops around the cape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-ware Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 57 mins ago, Joe G said: Words are right off your business card. Thats where I saw it, thanks Joe.................... Joe G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 2 hours ago, codfish said: Some guys make there own with free lead from tire repair shops, this mold is 2,3,4oz I tried wheel weight lead when I was a kid. At that time, it didn't work at all. Besides the fact it was lighter than pure lead, it was also very brittle. The guy at the junkie told me that was because they had babbit in it. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 50 mins ago, Father said: I’m about a 1:15hr away, are you making these or are these the B&D or whatever they call them, the ones sold at the shops around the cape I make them for myself, I'm in Oxford, not sure if your close? troll #122 <*)))< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted March 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 11 hours ago, bob_G said: I tried wheel weight lead when I was a kid. At that time, it didn't work at all. Besides the fact it was lighter than pure lead, it was also very brittle. The guy at the junkie told me that was because they had babbit in it. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasA Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 9:27 AM, bob_G said: I tried wheel weight lead when I was a kid. At that time, it didn't work at all. Besides the fact it was lighter than pure lead, it was also very brittle. The guy at the junkie told me that was because they had babbit in it. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Wheel weights used to be a great source for boolit casters. Wheel weights are relatively high in antimony, so they’re a bit harder and more brittle than pure lead. casters are very careful with their alloys as alloy plays a large part in velocity and barrel leading. I have specific formulas for specific Brinell hardnesses. Generally mix scrap lead with wheel weights, then moderate the alloy by adding pure lead to make it softer, or adding linotype to make it harder. most clip on wheel weights are generally 92-96% lead and 4-8% antimony, so your buddy was pretty close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasA Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 9:30 AM, R.R. Bridge Fisher said: I make them for myself, I'm in Oxford, not sure if you’re close? What’re you doing all the way over there? I always assumed you lived closer to the canal. That has to be a wicked commute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, EliasA said: What’re you doing all the way over there? I always assumed you lived closer to the canal. That has to be a wicked commute Yes, Hour and a half. I camped in Bourne for a number of years but no more... troll #122 <*)))< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted March 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 hours ago, EliasA said: Wheel weights used to be a great source for boolit casters. Wheel weights are relatively high in antimony, so they’re a bit harder and more brittle than pure lead. casters are very careful with their alloys as alloy plays a large part in velocity and barrel leading. I have specific formulas for specific Brinell hardnesses. Generally mix scrap lead with wheel weights, then moderate the alloy by adding pure lead to make it softer, or adding linotype to make it harder. most clip on wheel weights are generally 92-96% lead and 4-8% antimony, so your buddy was pretty close Thanks for sharing I learned something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 36 mins ago, R.R. Bridge Fisher said: Yes, Hour and a half. I camped in Bourne for a number of years but no more... Why? Just think, bware could be your neighbor. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clambellies Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 The one time that I used wheel weights to melt down I was amazed at thr amount of crappy slag and scum that I had to scrape off the top of the pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unskunk Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 min ago, clambellies said: The one time that I used wheel weights to melt down I was amazed at thr amount of crappy slag and scum that I had to scrape off the top of the pot. X2.......you went through a lot of KRAP before you got to the "lead"......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles Dare Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, R.R. Bridge Fisher said: Yes, Hour and a half. I camped in Bourne for a number of years but no more... An hour closer than me. I'll have mine on the rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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