Where???

[Maurer285t]

Where would someone buy lead?? is it that easy to find or is it harder than i think or it sounds??? how is it bought?? by blocks or pieces?? I have never seen lead for sale...that's why i ask, I did often wonder how you guys are making your own molds.

 

[ARjigger]

Try a scrap yard or tire shop.

 

[eyecrosser]

Ebay, scrap yard, batteries, local plumbers maybe.

 

[LedHed]

Got friends and 2 nephews that work with hazardous waste. Some of the jobs require getting rid of lead......

Use to be able to get free wheel weights - not anymore in California.

I usually trade lead for different stuff.

 

[DrCrappie]

roof flashings are usually made with a very soft lead. maybe plumbers have some that are scrap?

 

[Hawnjigs]

One of the primary sources of scrap lead in HI was telephone cable sheathing. If you know any phone co. workers you might ask them.

I would advise against battery salvage as the acid is hazardous and there is very little useful metallic lead left in a dead battery.

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

x2 against using battery lead. Stuff scares me.

 

[ARjigger]

Go to a tire shop and get led tire weights. Cut out steel keeper with a set of dikes. You're all set...trust me.

 

[SlabHappy]

I used wheel weights at first, but was a pain to clean, and for the amount I use (not much), I find it easier to buy it already cleaned in ingots off ebay. Bought about 20 lbs for about 1.25 a lb, and will probably last me awhile. $25 isn't worth the trouble to melt and clean it, in my book.

 

[LedHed]

ARj - Melt the WWs with the clips - the clips will float to the top and you can skim them off.

Not a real fan of WWs either - road salts, other contaminants, and have to watch out for zinc...

Batteries are not only dangerous - the yield is worth all the work. Leave them for the recyclers.