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Almako
16-05-2014, 05:11 PM
Hey all, just putting it out there that if you have some lead and don't want it.
I'd be keen to take it off your hands for a trip to 1770 in June.
shaungonemad
16-05-2014, 05:33 PM
I have got my fair share from the local tyre shop not the best stuff but it sinks, All they ask is for there buckets back I just take some with me and swap or empty into mine. I tried a battery once not worth the effort.
fandtm666
16-05-2014, 07:48 PM
where abouts are you based, im in tweed and have a few 10kg ingots lying around
Almako
16-05-2014, 10:02 PM
Wow 10kg ingots that's huge.
I'm up in Brissy, unfortunately won't have time to head to tweed before I go in June. Damit, but thanks anyway.
soulfish
17-05-2014, 05:31 AM
Contact Mojoes 1 on here mate he has about 600kg in his shed....top bloke & very sharing...he'll even make em up for you if you get Banana (keith) to have a word to him.
tunaticer
17-05-2014, 07:22 AM
For casting small jigheads do not use wheel weights, that alloy will not flow well into your molds.
Use roofers sheet lead.
jag078
21-05-2014, 12:30 PM
Hi Almako, If you can't get hold of any lead I make my own sinkers on the cheap and sell a few on the side to put towards the boat fuel bill. If your interested PM me an I can give you the sizes and prices. For example 8ox dropper $ 1.20 ea, 12oz dropper $1.50 ea. 10 ball 90cents ea.


Brett
NArmstrong
21-05-2014, 03:11 PM
For casting small jigheads do not use wheel weights, that alloy will not flow well into your molds.
Use roofers sheet lead.

Would wheel weights be ok for snapper sinkers?
NArmstrong
21-05-2014, 03:12 PM
I know u can get sheets of lead from bunnings. Not sure how much though.
tunaticer
21-05-2014, 07:03 PM
Would wheel weights be ok for snapper sinkers?
Yeah, perfect for snapper leads.
Will work well with anything bigger than a #4 ball sinker.
odes20
21-05-2014, 07:22 PM
Tyre weights are an alloy i think and are harder than standard lead, which i prefer for jig heads
just make them really hot and they pour ok
shaungonemad
21-05-2014, 07:54 PM
The worst thing about wheel weights is the crap that come with them the stick on ones can have glue on them and I missed a valve once that smelt nice.
Almako
21-05-2014, 09:04 PM
I've managed to get a little from a fella at work, thanks guys appreciate it.