Would like to start casting bullets. Any input on where to find scrap lead to do this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
OldmanFCSA wrote:Wheel weight, plumbers lead, and certified refined lead.
DO NOT use lead from acid batteries.
20mm wrote:OldmanFCSA wrote:Wheel weight, plumbers lead, and certified refined lead.
DO NOT use lead from acid batteries.
Why not? It's a complete pain, but doable.
Seismic Sam wrote:When it launches, the marketing will hit you in the face like the shrapnal from a methane explosion in a 3 holer outhouse!!
Scratch wrote:Stop at every tire place you drive by. Most will tell you it's hazardous waste, but some will gladly give up their old shell weights.
SIGP240 wrote:Lead-acid batteries are laboriously recycled. Yes, there are some caveats. The ingots I get ring when struck, pure lead does not ring when struck. There is an amount of other metals in the alloy. Melting point of lead and the boiling point of sulphuric acid are close. Fumes are of concern, use alkalis to neutralize acidic residues. The residual acid may ruin your equipment and anything it comes in contact with (anything aluminum in your garage) Dessicate the treated scrap and use eye protection and the normal safety procedures like you would when melting silver, tin, gold, etc. Ventilate the work area when processing due to arsenic fumes that liberate from the melting of lead/calcium low maintenance batteries!
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