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hornetguy · July 16, 2011, 03:02 PM

Pure lead should melt at about 620 degrees, and it has a bhn hardness of 5.
Stick-on ww are almost pure lead, with a bhn hardness of 6.

Clip on ww should melt at around 600 degrees... slightly cooler than pure lead.

July 16, 2011, 03:02 PM	#7
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	Pure lead should melt at about 620 degrees, and it has a bhn hardness of 5. Stick-on ww are almost pure lead, with a bhn hardness of 6. Clip on ww should melt at around 600 degrees... slightly cooler than pure lead.