fish4all, I have a bottom pour 10 lb. capacity lee pot, and I think that is what ya need. I flux with no problem, stir with an old butter knife, and skim with an old spoon. after learning the ins and outs by doing it, I think this is the way to go. I wouldn't want to use a ladle because the lead cools very very fast, and I can't imagine the ladle giving you good pours. that bottom spout shoots the lead in there real fast, and I can hit 8 cavities in just a few seconds. off that subject, I let the mold sit for about 20 seconds before opening, and never grab the jig by the hook, I grab the excess lead with a pair of pliers . this has kept me from getting loose hooks in the heads. my only problem is that I have to set the pot on a peice of plywood instead of straight on my table saw, otherwise when I lean on the table I get a little electrical shock. I need to take the pot apart and put a new cord on it with three wires so I can ground it good. anybody else get this?