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Post by Parrot Racing on Mar 26, 2007 20:31:23 GMT -7
tried melting my own lead for next car. put lead in an old steel soup ladle, melted it with a blow torch but when i went to pour it, it solidified almost immediately into a chunk in the cars cavity and never really got a chance to fill the whole space, any suggestions from those who have done it often
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Post by 2FAST4U on Mar 26, 2007 21:10:38 GMT -7
tried melting my own lead for next car. put lead in an old steel soup ladle, melted it with a blow torch but when i went to pour it, it solidified almost immediately into a chunk in the cars cavity and never really got a chance to fill the whole space, any suggestions from those who have done it often YEP... ;D USE YOUR WIFES FAVORITE STAINLESS STEEL spoon PUT THE LEAD IN IT, AND THEN HEAT THE BOTTOM OF THE spoon UNTIL LEAD IS A LIQUID, THEN POOR INTO CAVITY... 2FAST4U
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Post by Tye Racing on Mar 27, 2007 15:33:13 GMT -7
i have just started pouring my own lead and had the same problem. i use black pipe with a cap on it to melt it (found that idea here on the forum) but the lead would solidify almost immediately when poured. My solution to this was to heat the pipe longer then is needed to melt the lid. This way the lead is very hot when it is poured so you get the little extra time to smooth it out if needed. Most of the time it pours so well i don't have to touch it. if you really over heat the lead it will scorch the wood,,, found that out the hard way. The spoon idea is good to and you can put in small amts where you want them. Probably not a good idea to use the good silverware for that.
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Post by 94 GT Laser RC on Mar 28, 2007 9:54:00 GMT -7
If you are going to do this regularly, no reason to NOT get a melting pot for $50. NO FIRE involved..uses electricity, and allows you to skim out the impurities before pouring. RC
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