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snuffy · August 31, 2011, 06:31 PM

Since you DIDN'T tell us what type of mold it is, we,(at least I,) can't give you specific tips to get the lead off the face of your mold. Steel/cast iron molds can take a lot more scraping to get that lead off the blocks, than aluminum or brass molds can.

I use a stainless steel brush on an iron mold if there's some lead on the faces. I also use a propane torch to get it hot before using the brush. Alum. molds will melt if you use a torch too long, so watch out. Be careful around the edges of the cavity, a burr there will result in boolits hanging up, refusing to drop free.

August 31, 2011, 06:31 PM	#9
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	Since you DIDN'T tell us what type of mold it is, we,(at least I,) can't give you specific tips to get the lead off the face of your mold. Steel/cast iron molds can take a lot more scraping to get that lead off the blocks, than aluminum or brass molds can. I use a stainless steel brush on an iron mold if there's some lead on the faces. I also use a propane torch to get it hot before using the brush. Alum. molds will melt if you use a torch too long, so watch out. Be careful around the edges of the cavity, a burr there will result in boolits hanging up, refusing to drop free. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?