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I went to a local scrapyard and got 48 lbs of stick on wheel weights. They are a purer lead than the clip on weights. I melted them down, skimmed off the trash that came to the top and fluxed the lead twice with candle wax. I wound up with 46.5 lbs of pure lead ingots. Anybody need jig heads?
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Not much loss, very cool. I hope I dont need any for a while.
Wow, you're ready now.
You got to watch the stick ons now. Look for a Z on them. That's zinc, not good for the fish. About as bad as copper.
The last 10,000 jig hooks I bought cost me 5 1/2 cents each with postage. My do-it mold will pour 8 at a time, 4 sizes. I only pour the 3 smaller sizes. Burnt finger tips on the mold placing hooks in. Mold cooling off to fast between pours. Make a long day of pouring. The last jigheads, 1000 each size, 6 sizes were 6.00 per 100 and 12.00 shipping. Seems cheaper to me.
I save the pure lead for split shots, pinch-ons, slugs and muzzle load bullets.
What kind of price did you give at the scrapyard?
Good deal Scott
you go boy!
I gave $1 a lb for the wheel weights. They are soft lead you can scratch easily with your fingernail. Thanks for telling me about the Z, I'll be on the lookout for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by canebreaker
The way I have it figured, I can pour a 1/8 oz jighead on a sickle hook for 4 cents each. To me it's not all about the money, it's a hobby.
Great find Scott!!! You are set now!!!!
good deal
you ever use shower liner. we used to get it and melt it down for race cars (balance weight)