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Old September 25, 2010, 02:28 PM   #3
Pahoo
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By my measure, it's likely that your lead is pure or pure enough for M/L's. Have never heard of Willard. You can buy a hardess tester for lead but not worth the expense. Initially I use the scratch test with my thumbnail. I may also use my auto center punch and measure the indent. You can also take and equal sample of a known lead and your Willard together and put them in a pan on a burner. The pure lead should melt first if the Willard, is an alloy. You have to watch them closely and you may have to repeat this test just a few times.

Personally, I would give the benefit of the doubt to the Willard, being pure enough for M/L's.


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