Which type of lead to source

[TFoley]

Local church roofing does it for me. Legally-acquired, of course.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Local church roofing does it for me. Legally-acquired, of course.

Yeah it would suck if everyone showed up for Sunday Service, and the big question was, “Where’s the roof?”

 

[Scota@4570]

I’ve noticed that as well. Why are these junk yards and recycle centers not selling lead to the public? What change has happened to cause this?

Has-mat hysteria.

 

[NorthFork]

As a long time caster of lead/lead alloys for both ball/bullet and fishing jigs/sinkers I recommend the following. Run, yes RUN away from wheel weights.. Most these days are zinc or a zinc based alloy. Instead become friends with one of your local meth head roofers. See if he will save the lead flashing from stink pipes and chimneys for you. It is basically pure lead. I had a 'relationship' with one of the local meth head roofers for such lead. I casted him a coffee can full of no-roll sinkers for buckets of flashing lead. I certainly came out ahead. Didn't hurt that I met him with a .45 on my hip (not a joke or BS). If danger does not thrill you then check out RotoMetals website. One can purchase a wide variety of metals from there including nearly every lead and lead alloy imaginable. I would most certainly recommend the 99% pure lead for muzzleloading purposes. Free shipping if you buy enough at one time. I've bought lead and lead alloy, tin, and antimony from them and have been 100% satisfied.

 

[Salt River Johnny]

My home was built in 1850. I replaced the lead pipes with PVC. So great lead that is made in the 1840s or 1850.
I have enough to last me a very long time. I am still making ingets.

 

[deerstalkert]

My home was built in 1850. I replaced the lead pipes with PVC. So great lead that is made in the 1840s or 1850.
I have enough to last me a very long time. I am still making ingets.

now there is something i would purchase just for the novelty! cast a pile of 1840's round ball. how cool is that!

 

[Salt River Johnny]

It is very cool. Round ball shoots great from my musket. Nothing like useing original led for authenticity.

 

[Grumpa]

I’ve noticed that as well. Why are these junk yards and recycle centers not selling lead to the public? What change has happened to cause this?

All the yammering about lead poisoning and environmental issues would be my guess.

Richard/Grumpa