Jig Pouring

[LedHed]

DC

I leave the lead pots full of lead (minimizes oxidation of the pot) - not leave the pot on. However, just recently, did accidentally leave a pot on (low setting) for about 2 weeks!!!! Don’t do that – costs a lot in electricity – not too safe.

Some more good advice;

When you re-heat a full pot – DO NOT move the stem until the lead is fully melted!!! If it moves while you are heating up – it will not seat and the melting lead will run out.

Wash your hands often.

Keep a “drip Pan’ under your spout all the time.

If you start getting drips;
Turn the stem (via the slot at the top of the stem with a slotted screwdriver) either left or right (there is play for a ¼ turn each way) till the drip stops.

Wash your hands often.

Magnets are great for retrieving dropped hooks or jigs.

Don’t eat or smoke while you pour.

Stay safe.

[JUNGLEJIMJIGS]

Great advice Led.Keeping your hands clean is key.I keep a wet and dry towel with me when I pour and I'm constantly wiping and drying my hands. When I pour I start at highest setting then back it off to about the 7 setting.I mix hard lead from a few wheel weights with my soft lead. The smalller the jig the softer the lead,larger jigs harder lead can be used more on a higher temp setting. Hot lead is dangerous so be safe!!!!!