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dahermit · March 7, 2009, 07:54 PM

FYI: Not all type metal formally used for printing was Linotype. There was electrotype, monotype, rules, two different foundry types, stereotype, etc.

The bad news is not all "Linotype" is Linotype. The good news is that all the different type metals are mostly lead, tin, and antimony. Thus, can be used for casting bullets.

March 7, 2009, 07:54 PM	#11
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	"Linotype" FYI: Not all type metal formally used for printing was Linotype. There was electrotype, monotype, rules, two different foundry types, stereotype, etc. The bad news is not all "Linotype" is Linotype. The good news is that all the different type metals are mostly lead, tin, and antimony. Thus, can be used for casting bullets.