Lead pouring question.

[fish_4_all]

Well this could explain why every time I have poured lead it turned out pitted and hard. This is good to know for sure. Will have to make sure I remember when I pour this spring.

[Fatman]

Wish I had a video camera so I could tape doing the fluxing, it really does help.

fatman

[tntjigman]

I use candle wax. It works well and usually self ignites. One warning... the first time I dropped the wax in the pot and it burst into flames, I tried to blow it out. DO NOT DO THIS. Singed the eyebrows right off my fool head and caught some marabou on fire. Please use caution.

[buzzmanmo]

BEESWAX IS THE ONLY THING I USE. no problems

[redear]

I put a peice of candle wax in there, along with a 6 inch peice of solder wire. I don't know which item caused the majic, but the jigheads are 100 percent smoother, pour better, and remain shiny for the longhaul. even with a cold mold, it's alot better.

[1aB]

The Do-it instruction booklet says that tin (solder) added will generally improve lead. Ditto "redear" on a long lasting shiny smooth finish. My preferred alloy is 4-5% tin by weight added to soft lead - more than that is a waste of expensive tin and too much tin can actually make an alloy harder to pour.