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This is worth repeating.MSW said:... use a melting pot designed for the task... if you use an aluminum pot, the bottom may fail when the lead melts -- this will only end badly.
Zonie said:This is worth repeating.MSW said:... use a melting pot designed for the task... if you use an aluminum pot, the bottom may fail when the lead melts -- this will only end badly.
People sometimes know that aluminum doesn't melt until it gets hotter than 1200°F and because most bullet casting lead is around 800°F they get the idea that aluminum is safe to use for a melting pot.
The problem with an aluminum pot is, when it is heated to 800°F it loses almost all of its strength.
It won't look like it is going to melt at this temperature but because it is severely weakened it can suddenly form a rip right thru the side or bottom and all of the molten lead will pour out all over everything.
Griz44Mag said:I use a heavy paper clip to clean the nozzle every 100 rounds or so, works like a charm. And drippings are easily dropped back in the pot with the needle noses I keep on the table. I like my Lee pots, even though they do have their own personalities. I have dispensed literally 10's of thousands or more rounds from them using Lee and other molds. If you don't cast, you are missing a big part of the experience. I usually get in a few dozen fishing sinkers while casting bullets. Keep a hot plate near to hold your molds at casting temp. You will have almost 0 throw backs...
40 Flint said:Griz44Mag said:I use a heavy paper clip to clean the nozzle every 100 rounds or so, works like a charm. And drippings are easily dropped back in the pot with the needle noses I keep on the table. I like my Lee pots, even though they do have their own personalities. I have dispensed literally 10's of thousands or more rounds from them using Lee and other molds. If you don't cast, you are missing a big part of the experience. I usually get in a few dozen fishing sinkers while casting bullets. Keep a hot plate near to hold your molds at casting temp. You will have almost 0 throw backs...
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If I get a drip or two during a run a screwdriver in the slot and a twist or 2 back and forth clear it. Gotta stay near as the pot heats so if it starts dripping at melting temp just twist. Once a year I empty the pot into an ingot mold, remove the handle, rod and my thermometer then use a wire brush wheel on a drill to rid of scale and refill.
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