sinkers
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Topic: sinkers
Posted By: [email protected]
Subject: sinkers
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 7:21pm
| Anyone out there used a 2 piece sinker mould please help ive tried heating the mould every time i pour into it it just bulks up at the top and wil not fill realy giving me the ****s |
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Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 8:08pm
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Is the mould closed tightly? are you trying to pour it to fast? is the lead heated up nice n runny? should have no problems..keep the stream of molten lead at a steady rate, like sex aim for the hole and keep it nice and steady do not rush it... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">  MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: Starnsy
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 9:05pm
Couple of times we have done it, payed to pour quicker, else the lead dries over the little holes in the mould leaving half formed sinkers 
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Posted By: username
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 9:38pm
| You might get more replies if you reposted this in the general forum. |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 10:42pm
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half sinkers means you was to slow and it cooled to fast. i make mine on the stove i'll make a video and post it on here ok. do that tomorrow show you how i do it... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: krow
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 10:57pm
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I make heaps and have lots of moulds. I'd have a guess and say the lead isn't hot enough or/and the mould isn't hot enough. I heat the mould over the lead for a while. Once you've made a few in the mould it will be warm enough to keep going. When you stop to melt more lead leave the last sinker/s in the mould to help keep it hot. |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 12:59am
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yes thats it krow. mould is not hot enough.. i have found adding printers lead mixed in helps to make them harder and more heavy. as far as i have found..should really weigh them to find out ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: [email protected]
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 9:42pm
| Thanx ive been geting about 4 owt of 6 so geting beter after puting mould on element for a fair while someone also said to me that there mould has a small breather hole driled in mine does not |
Posted By: krow
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 9:45pm
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Neither do any of mine. Steady hand and flow. I cook on a gas camp stove (very hot) and use a ladle. |
Posted By: [email protected]
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 9:52pm
| Thats what ive worked out steady even flow replaced my old tin can for a decent solid cast iron melting pot made a huge diference |