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!!!!!