Jig weights in grams

[crappiedoc]

I agree with profile/size - but if you are trying to balance a jig with a specific float, the weight is critical....

Honestly it's almost impossible to know the weight of each jig without a scale. There are to many variables, everything is approximate weight. Wheel-weight lead, virgin soft lead, roof jacks, plumbers lead, X-ray sheets and etc all weigh different and have different purities. And then when they're mixed, your guess is as good as mine. Then there's the hook, I think you get my point. haha Lead is also mixed with other things to get the above items. WW lead has tin & antimony, plumbers has tin, all the above give different characteristics, and so on. Good luck in your quest, I hope this helps.

[Redman]

Crappiedoc You hit the nail on the head. I like to use printers lead when I can find it. It is super bright and hard as nails. I use it on unpainted heads any more as it is scaris and don't know when I will be able to get any more. I know my jigs are close when I use it but I like the shiny head Its almost like a nickel plate.

Redman

[crappiedoc]

Hey Redman,
I've never tried the linotype lead, I've seen it for sale before on Ebay. I think it's quite a bit harder wheel weight even, does it have more antimony in it? I used to have 4000#'s of plumbers lead, but the EPA crap last summer got me to dump almost all of it. Now I'm scrounging around like most guys looking for lead, I'll keep about 300# around, if I find some linotype I'll keep you in mind cause I don't use it. I make a hammered lead spoon and even the ww lead is hard for me to work easily. They're remodeling an X-ray department in a town close by and I got dibs on that sheet lead, nice in soft 1/16, 4X8 sheets, perfect for pinch on's and split-shot, I'll mix it with plumbers for more durability. I know were there's a 55 gal drum of roof jacks but he's to proud of it. That 'stuff' last summer really took the wind outta my sails.