Lead weights for plants

I have a lead melter/burner device that melts about a US pound of lead at a
time. I'd like to find out how to make a mold to shape it in.

My current ideas are, using 1"x1" wood, and fastening it to make a series of
steps, X's or triangular shaped ridges /\/\/\/\/\ in some fashion, cap on
both ends, and pour the lead into the valleys, and cool, extract, lay on
sheet of "_____________" to resist sticking, and heat in oven till a temp
that allows the metal to be mallable. Use rolling pin to flatten, and
orient them to the same size, cut off the ends, and shape as needed...

As you can see, I've got the idea worked out but need the blank filled in..
Also, if you can help make the mold, or improve upon it, I'll make some
strips for you too... btw, I've got 40lbs of lead...

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is that better??

On Tue, 18 May 2004 09:28:12 -0400, "RedForeman ©®"
wrote:

I have a lead melter/burner device that melts about a US pound of lead at a
time. I'd like to find out how to make a mold to shape it in.

My current ideas are, using 1"x1" wood, and fastening it to make a series of
steps, X's or triangular shaped ridges /\/\/\/\/\ in some fashion, cap on
both ends, and pour the lead into the valleys, and cool, extract, lay on
sheet of "_____________" to resist sticking, and heat in oven till a temp
that allows the metal to be mallable. Use rolling pin to flatten, and
orient them to the same size, cut off the ends, and shape as needed...

As you can see, I've got the idea worked out but need the blank filled in..
Also, if you can help make the mold, or improve upon it, I'll make some
strips for you too... btw, I've got 40lbs of lead...


Marble butting board.... or granite..... in the pastry kitchen we use
a large piece of granite about an inch thick to cool cooked sugar and
chocolate....

The lead shouldn't stick, and often can get leftovers from local
quarries or cabinet makers.... those kitchen counters do break on
occasion....

As for the mold.... I used to do this long long ago for wishing
weights - lead strips, just like we use for plants... I used sand,
although all I did was pour it flat and cut the strips out using a
razor knife and a T-square.

hope that inspires something useful.


--Tony

Isn`t the lead a poison?

"GloFish" wrote in message
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On Tue, 18 May 2004 09:28:12 -0400, "RedForeman ©®"
wrote:

I have a lead melter/burner device that melts about a US pound of lead at
a
time. I'd like to find out how to make a mold to shape it in.

My current ideas are, using 1"x1" wood, and fastening it to make a series
of
steps, X's or triangular shaped ridges /\/\/\/\/\ in some fashion, cap on
both ends, and pour the lead into the valleys, and cool, extract, lay on
sheet of "_____________" to resist sticking, and heat in oven till a temp
that allows the metal to be mallable. Use rolling pin to flatten, and
orient them to the same size, cut off the ends, and shape as needed...

As you can see, I've got the idea worked out but need the blank filled
in..
Also, if you can help make the mold, or improve upon it, I'll make some
strips for you too... btw, I've got 40lbs of lead...


Marble butting board.... or granite..... in the pastry kitchen we use
a large piece of granite about an inch thick to cool cooked sugar and
chocolate....

The lead shouldn't stick, and often can get leftovers from local
quarries or cabinet makers.... those kitchen counters do break on
occasion....

As for the mold.... I used to do this long long ago for wishing
weights - lead strips, just like we use for plants... I used sand,
although all I did was pour it flat and cut the strips out using a
razor knife and a T-square.

hope that inspires something useful.


--Tony

|| I have a lead melter/burner device that melts about a US pound of
|| lead at a time. I'd like to find out how to make a mold to shape it
|| in.

I think I've found my mold... If this works, I'll make enough for the whole
group, for cost of shipping 50 or so.... we'll find a way to make it
work...

--
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1992 TRX-350 XX (For Sale)
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==========================
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is that better??

http://www.trapshooters.com/cfpages/...26&messages=19

Scroll down to read a bunch of article/posts from other shooters, who have
all done this, and been around it for over 20 years... I myself have been
doing it for almost 20 years...

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streetfighter!!! ==========================
2003 TRX450ES
1992 TRX-350 XX (For Sale)
'98 Tacoma Ext Cab 4X4 Lifted....
==========================
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is that better??

I load pistol ammo for league use. Both kids have been tested part of
normal yearly check up with no problems. I have never been tested. I do
take the precaution of emptying my case cleaner outside away from the house.
I also wash immediately after handling the tumbling media or lead bullets.

This is way off topic, but what the hell
Scott

"RedForeman ©®" wrote in message
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http://www.trapshooters.com/cfpages/...26&messages=19

Scroll down to read a bunch of article/posts from other shooters, who have
all done this, and been around it for over 20 years... I myself have been
doing it for almost 20 years...

--
RedForeman ©® future fabricator and creator of a ratbike
streetfighter!!! ==========================
2003 TRX450ES
1992 TRX-350 XX (For Sale)
'98 Tacoma Ext Cab 4X4 Lifted....
==========================
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is that better??

I am just guessing but I would use a cast iron pot to
melt the lead in. And I would try:

First!!!!!!!
Plaster of Paris.
First make a master of what you want in wax.
Then make a copy using plaster of Paris.
Then pour lead into your plaster mold.
Note: If your end product has and odd shape you
won't feel bad about breaking the plaster mold away.
Although, I have used plastic dividers in the making
of the mold and when it dries I remove the plastic dividers
and use rubber (inner tube for bike tires, cut in strips)
I use plaster of Paris in this manner to make plaster
sand castles...

Second!!!!!!!!
I worked in a foundry,,, making large electrical brass equipment found in
high voltage boxes.
First we would use a sand that was mixed with
(I would guess, oil) until it would clump together when
squeezed in your hand under pressure. Not unlike
checking the soil in your garden.
The sand was put into these buckets and made level with the top edge by
dragging a stick across the top.
Then you would take your master and press it into the sand mix and remove
it, making a mold. And later pouring the lead, or brass.
A more complex mold was made by using dividers and straws were added to the
master as pouring spouts.
If you need more information I would be more than
happy to converse with you. If you don't mind my spelling..

I hope this helps

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"RedForeman ©®" wrote in message
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I have a lead melter/burner device that melts about a US pound of lead at
a
time. I'd like to find out how to make a mold to shape it in.

My current ideas are, using 1"x1" wood, and fastening it to make a series
of
steps, X's or triangular shaped ridges /\/\/\/\/\ in some fashion, cap on
both ends, and pour the lead into the valleys, and cool, extract, lay on
sheet of "_____________" to resist sticking, and heat in oven till a temp
that allows the metal to be mallable. Use rolling pin to flatten, and
orient them to the same size, cut off the ends, and shape as needed...

As you can see, I've got the idea worked out but need the blank filled
in..
Also, if you can help make the mold, or improve upon it, I'll make some
strips for you too... btw, I've got 40lbs of lead...

--
RedForeman ©® future fabricator and creator of a ratbike
streetfighter!!! ==========================
2003 TRX450ES
1992 TRX-350 XX (For Sale)
'98 Tacoma Ext Cab 4X4 Lifted....
==========================
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is that better??

"Crusader" wrote in message
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| Isn`t the lead a poison?
|


This topic has been gone through pretty heavily here, and the
concensus generally reached is that it doesn't break down in
freshwater at a high enough rate to cause a problem. But Red should
avoid eating the lead during his project.g

lead is absorbed via breathing or ingestion. it isn't absorbed through the
skin unless you have a break in the skin.

"Sir Douglas Cook" wrote in message
. ..
That is true, some added information on lead.
Some Stain Glass workers use gloves as
the lead can be absorbed through the skin.

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"Dinky" wrote in message
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"Crusader" wrote in message
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| Isn`t the lead a poison?
|


This topic has been gone through pretty heavily here, and the
concensus generally reached is that it doesn't break down in
freshwater at a high enough rate to cause a problem. But Red should
avoid eating the lead during his project.g

That is true, some added information on lead.
Some Stain Glass workers use gloves as
the lead can be absorbed through the skin.

--
Sir Douglas Cook

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Remove "NOSPAM" for correct address
London Ontario Canada
Aquarium Maintenance Man for Hire


"Dinky" wrote in message
k.net...


"Crusader" wrote in message
...
| Isn`t the lead a poison?
|


This topic has been gone through pretty heavily here, and the
concensus generally reached is that it doesn't break down in
freshwater at a high enough rate to cause a problem. But Red should
avoid eating the lead during his project.g