Sinker lead

[Nick H]

Over the last year I've been collecting old lead flashing off my jobs. I've got a few molds but need more varity. I haven't cast any as yet as where I live and with a new baby I don't really have the area to get it done. I'm hoping to get a hand off some one who has done it one or twice and has some of the gear. Happy to split the lead and supply the gas and ring burner. If your located on the north end of the Sunshine Coast Pm if your keen, there is probably 20kg of lead there.

cheers
Nick

[Moejoes]

Hi Nick,
Lead Material Safety Data Sheet link for your information if not already aware of the potential hazards.
http://noflac.org/wp-content/uploads...Lead-Metal.pdf

[Nick H]

Yeh that's why it's not getting done at home, don't think the neighbours would appreciate it. Deffinetly a need for a respirator

[Moejoes]

Melting lead gives off a lot of fumes / smoke if covered in paint / glue or has plasterboard paper stuck to it.
Generally pretty good if clean.
I make sure I'm in a well ventilated open area up wind and not in a confined area like a shed even with roller door up.
Lead ( Heavy metals ) slowly builds up in the body over time and doesn't leave the body.
I shit when I read the MSDS on lead and had myself tested for heavy metals a few years ago due to the fair amount of exposure to lead over the years.
Test came back all good for me so was happy

[tunaticer]

Better off using a lead pot than cooking it with gas.....fumes are reduced to almost zero.

[Back In Black]

Hi Nick,
Lead Material Safety Data Sheet link for your information if not already aware of the potential hazards.
http://noflac.org/wp-content/uploads...Lead-Metal.pdf

Ah, so thats what caused your problems LOL

[Dignity]

Handling cold freshly poured sinkers to remove the slag without gloves is just as hazardous. Take care and all will be well. I do use a portable fan behind me, not too low to cool the lead and if you preheat the moulds first you don't need to get your lead too hot. Good luck on your pours.

[Noelm]

Not too sure what you mean by "ring burner" but if it is one of those simple camping type things you buy at BCF and places like that, it will take ages to melt lead, they are not hot enough unless you have a different regulator.

[Lucky_Phill]

Nick, I have been making my own sinkers for years.

I work outside and have a pedestal fan blowing across my face / body.

I use welding gloves to reduce exposure and reduce heat.

Get yourself set up, ready to go.

I have done a thread on this :- http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...=sinker+making

I just looked at it and seems the photos didn't load ?????

cheers LP

I HAVE FOUND SOME PHOTOS THAT ALIGN WITH COMMENTS IN THE ABOVE LINK

[Noelm]

Gees I'm silly, I just posted on the end of the thread in the link, oh well, you get that after a few beers out on the balcony after a swim......

[littlejim]

Like Phill i do my own (mainly snapper bombs.)
On a gas ring in the garage with all doors open in old baked bean tin. Add gas torch from top if it is slow melting.
Somebody on this forum suggested attaching wooden handles and a hinge to the mould, which I did.
Makes life easier and faster. use locking mutigrip(?) plier to pick up tin and pour when the lead is molten.
have got to 76 without lead poisoning.
Suspect brain more damaged by the Tooheys Blue over the same period.

[sparkyice]

i did a wiring job for a guy who worked with lead. a lot. in his basement.
he made sinkers, bullets, bird shot and other stuff I suppose. he had tons of lead down there. after he made his shot he would tumble it to polish it. you could see the dust coming off his tumbler.
he was completely off his shit. batspit crazy he was. kind of sad to see, really.

I know guys who use old spark plugs for surf casting weight. they peen the end over and attach it to a swivel.