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snuffy · July 25, 2011, 11:48 AM

The lube is some sort of wax. It'll melt along with the lead, then smoke, then self ignite with a WOOF! As said above, it will work in your favor to help flux the melted lead,(flux is a term used to describe a purification process used to clean the lead and return some oxides to a metallic state). Best thing to do is wait for it to start to smoke, then ignite the smoke, it'll make for a lot less smoke. Stir the lead with something to mix the lube/flux with the lead. When it's done burning and smoking, skim the dross, (the crap that's floating on the shiny surface).

July 25, 2011, 11:48 AM	#7
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	The lube is some sort of wax. It'll melt along with the lead, then smoke, then self ignite with a WOOF! As said above, it will work in your favor to help flux the melted lead,(flux is a term used to describe a purification process used to clean the lead and return some oxides to a metallic state). Best thing to do is wait for it to start to smoke, then ignite the smoke, it'll make for a lot less smoke. Stir the lead with something to mix the lube/flux with the lead. When it's done burning and smoking, skim the dross, (the crap that's floating on the shiny surface). __________________ 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?