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chris in va · November 28, 2010, 11:33 PM

There's some discussion about making 'boolits' from zinc, as lead wheelweights are in the process of being banned. Melts a bit higher than lead, shrinks differently but do-able.

Can't remember about it's toxicity though, do some research.

November 28, 2010, 11:33 PM	#16
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,718	There's some discussion about making 'boolits' from zinc, as lead wheelweights are in the process of being banned. Melts a bit higher than lead, shrinks differently but do-able. Can't remember about it's toxicity though, do some research.