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spot tail hunter
11-19-2007, 08:50 PM
Anybody know the cheapest place to get a lead melting pot. I am about to get started on making some sinkers. Thanks
Jesse Lockowitz
11-19-2007, 09:07 PM
check cabelas .they have a pretty good selection and the prices dont seem bad.plus they do shipping on dollar amount not weight i think. so if u get a heavy arse pot, shipping aint bad :D
Jesse
SALTSHAKER
11-19-2007, 09:12 PM
You could also try Hilts Molds site, they have the electric melting pots and several molds etc for sinkers and jig heads.... salt
barty b
11-19-2007, 09:13 PM
Really small iron skillet and a blow torch
Shooter
11-19-2007, 09:40 PM
Yup thats what we use is that Dutch oven over a turkey fryer propane burner and if your doing dirty lead make sure you do it outside cause them fumes will take your breath away.
Jesse Lockowitz
11-19-2007, 10:22 PM
we use a Dutch oven and if your dirty make sure you do it outside cause them fumes will take your breath away.
:eek::eek::p
haha
rgking03
11-20-2007, 12:04 AM
Are you using gas or electric? I recommend getting an electric unless you're making really big sinkers. I use a Lee production pot that I got on EBay for the pouring of sinkers, but I use a cast iron Dutch oven for melting down the lead from wheel weights to ingots. I got that from Harbor Freight.
Aww Harbor Freight I love that place!!! I use a 20lb melting pot from Do-It Molds...Electric and I use a 2.5" dip out ladle.. Pours anything I need..
texas sharker
11-20-2007, 01:44 PM
check out craigslist in your locale under "plumbing supplies".
i've also found REALLY nice ones used but CHEAP at gun shows.
GOOD LUCK on the water, ts
Digger
11-20-2007, 01:51 PM
Really small iron skillet and a blow torch
7 bucks at Walmart. And a hot plate work with very heavy gloves (welders would be ideal)
junkmansj
11-20-2007, 04:16 PM
I use a dutch oven and the Turkey fryer Burner, and always work outside. Last session was 210 Lbs cast
OldCrab
11-21-2007, 05:30 PM
http://www.barlowstackle.com/lead-melting-pots.html
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