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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Molding lead



Howdy Pierre
 
Yep, most gas BBQ's will work just fine.  Wheel weights contain 3% antimony and not just lead.   Antimony is almost as heavy, but it melts around 1150 so expect to see that collect on the surface.   Be sure to use a steel container, and not aluminum.   And you will find that you likely only have 380 pounds of lead.  The rest is steel clips and dirt.  See my site www.submarineboat.com under "Wroking with Lead" for more details and good examples of things not to do :) 
 
Have fun
Doug J
 
 
 
In a message dated 4/14/2005 5:43:11 PM Central Daylight Time, poulin.carrier@videotron.ca writes:
Hi guys!

I am now the proud owner of about 600 pounds of tire weight (lead) that
can't wait to be reshaped into bars for my dead-weight.

Does any of you have a hint on how to easyly melt the lead? I was thinking
to use an old BBQ propane oven. The melting point of lead is 635F. The BBQ
oven might not be high enough...

I'm open to any suggestions!

Thanks,

Pierre Poulin
Québec Canada.