Lead molds

[tyneside tiddler]

Being a bit tight, I fancied making my own sinkers (3-6oz for ledgering). Can anyone advise on the cheapest way to get kitted up / what to avoid? :confused:

[thurso angler]

Loads of different moulds in the adds sections of all sea angler mags, not sure whicj type is best for you but theres dozens to choose from.

[tyneside tiddler]

I'll keep my eyes peeled, cheers.

 

What about a heat source, wires, cheap or free lead etc??

[Tony U]

Tiddler try: ID Tackle, they used to be on Chilly Road Heaton but may have moved so look in the phone book, they should have what you are after.

Tony

[Toerag]

Heatsource - powerful gas ring is probably best, use Propane as it burns hotter than butane. Melting pot - cut an empty gas bottle in half and use the bottom half, saucepans tend to either bend with the weight of lead, or the handles fall off. Cheap/free lead - see your local friendly roofer. Wires - I use corrugated aqualoops as they make the moulding process a lot faster. I have ot slow down to allow the lead to cool as my moulds get so hot! Finally, do a search as this subject has been discussed many times.

[tyneside tiddler]

Cheers chaps.

If I start to make loads of typos, I've burnt my fingers off!!

If I stop posting, it's 'cos I've tried to cut a gas bottle in half and either died or gone for medical attention!

[arthurcodsbody]

Yes always check the gas bottle is empty before attempting to cut through

[five bellies]

Get an old pessure cooker pan they are well made and tough as old boots/propane defanatly the best/

mind the fumes theres more than one way to get lead piosoning.And last but not least, the Smallest droplet of miosture hitting moulten lead will empty the pot upwards, so good idea not to sweat over the pot Get a gemmini set for your moulds not the cheapist but good.

 

[ 28. July 2005, 02:33 PM: Message edited by: five bellies ]

[tyneside tiddler]

I read somewhere about warming the mould with a candle. Supposedly this dries the inner surfaces and the soot coating makes the sinkers easier to remove. Has anyone tried this? Is it worth doing?

 

You chaps are a mine of info.

Thanks again & keep it coming...

[five bellies]

Thats true makes them shiney as well.allso Borax flux works well, makes the lead flow a lot easier