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604, price of lead
Posted by , Thu May-10-01 10:58 AM
Thinking of making my own jigs since I can't find anything weedless above 1/2 oz.
What's a reasonable price for lead?
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605, RE: price of lead
Posted by , Thu May-10-01 11:34 AM
Used tire weights can be had for free at most tire shops but you have to remove the steel inserts before melting or it's a major hassle. Also you might want to check into any pending laws about casting lead, before hand. The EPA is trying to get rid of it.
Tight lines,
Wade
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606, RE: price of lead
Posted by , Thu May-10-01 12:57 PM
Thanks for the tire shop tip!
I can get 5-lb soft lead ingots for $1/lb and was wondering if this is a fair price...
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607, RE: price of lead
Posted by Wade, Wed May-16-01 01:40 PM
Sounds a bit high to me, but I'm cheap. Year before last I could buy cast lead for $2/lb for pieces under 2oz, $1.50/lb for pieces 2-8oz, and $1/lb for pieces over 8oz. with $.10 for every brass eyelet. Now the guy doesn't cast any more, unfortunately.
Tight lines,
Wade
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