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junker · November 24, 2011, 10:43 AM

I am gearing up to do my first ghetto style casting session (fire, pot, and ladle) within the next month or so. A friend who works at a boat building/repair place got me a free 45lb chunk of salvaged lead, probably cut from the keel of a dead sailboat. With almost no effort I can easily scratch a nice shiny line it it with my fingernail so I am assuming it is pure lead or pretty close. I plan on casting for 357 magnum initially.

A nearby shop has some linotype, I think it's about $1.50/lb in 60 lb pigs/ingots.

1. Would this be good for mixing with my sailboat lead?
2. What mixture would be suggest?
3. Would that be a good value for me to purchase for mixing or would tin & antimony be a cheaper choice?

Much Appreciated.

November 24, 2011, 10:43 AM	#1
junker Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Posts: 65	Sailboat Lead I am gearing up to do my first ghetto style casting session (fire, pot, and ladle) within the next month or so. A friend who works at a boat building/repair place got me a free 45lb chunk of salvaged lead, probably cut from the keel of a dead sailboat. With almost no effort I can easily scratch a nice shiny line it it with my fingernail so I am assuming it is pure lead or pretty close. I plan on casting for 357 magnum initially. A nearby shop has some linotype, I think it's about $1.50/lb in 60 lb pigs/ingots. 1. Would this be good for mixing with my sailboat lead? 2. What mixture would be suggest? 3. Would that be a good value for me to purchase for mixing or would tin & antimony be a cheaper choice? Much Appreciated.