Dental film for lead supply

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06-14-2018, 04:36 PM
Barry70Stang

Dental film for lead supply

Guys,

A dentist friend gave me about 30# of used dental film. What is the best way to get the lead separated from the paper? Have any of you guys ever used this before?

Thanks,
Barry
06-14-2018, 04:51 PM
trypman1

2 things happened- the dentist saved money by giving it to you and the film is very toxic. Be very careful. My 2cents
06-14-2018, 05:03 PM
jackie53

Be careful!! Very toxic do not breath fumes!!not sure he can give or sale it to you. Has to dispose of the lead.:twocents
06-14-2018, 05:31 PM
skeetbum

Never done that type, but I do all of my reclaiming in open air, not in any enclosure of any kind. Low wind and a fan giving direction to the smoke might also be a good idea.
06-14-2018, 06:29 PM
Barry70Stang

Thanks for the warnings guys. I do all melting outside with a fan blowing fumes away. From what I've heard the lead from this film is very pure. After further inspecting the box, there is a lot that don't have the paper backing on it. I'm going through it picking out the ones that don't have the paper. I'm using forceps to pick it up so as not to handle it. Again, thanks for the warning!

Barry
06-14-2018, 10:16 PM
Cray

I get it from my dentist. I just take those that have paper on them and throw into pot. It will burn off then skim residue off the top with old spoon or ladle. It is pure led and is great for jigs you just want a real shinny head on without paint.
06-15-2018, 10:12 AM
JWirth

Don't worry about the fumes from the film - your melting lead for f*%$#Sakes. Toss it all in the melting pot, I usually add some nice clean lead to mix in. Flux and scrape off the ****e, pour into ingot molds. Have a beer n feel proud of yourself.
06-15-2018, 10:28 AM
jackie53

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWirth

Don't worry about the fumes from the film - your melting lead for f*%$#Sakes. Toss it all in the melting pot, I usually add some nice clean lead to mix in. Flux and scrape off the ****e, pour into ingot molds. Have a beer n feel proud of yourself.

Wow!!!
06-15-2018, 10:35 AM
Barry70Stang

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWirth

Don't worry about the fumes from the film - your melting lead for f*%$#Sakes. Toss it all in the melting pot, I usually add some nice clean lead to mix in. Flux and scrape off the ****e, pour into ingot molds. Have a beer n feel proud of yourself.

LOL, spoken like a true New Yorker! Lots of cheers and lots of beers, gotta die from something right! But I think I'll take a little precaution for "health's sake"! Don't want to speed up the process if I don't have to.
06-15-2018, 10:38 AM
SpeckledSlab

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Originally Posted by jackie53

Wow!!!

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06-15-2018, 12:07 PM
Barry70Stang

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I ended up with 29# of 100% pure lead :biggrin With what I've already got, should be set for life!

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06-15-2018, 12:12 PM
Barry70Stang

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie53

Be careful!! Very toxic do not breath fumes!!not sure he can give or sale it to you. Has to dispose of the lead.:twocents

No body knows but me and you, keep it under your hat:highfive
06-15-2018, 12:32 PM
jackie53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry70Stang

No body knows but me and you, keep it under your hat:highfive

Not any more,I here a knock on the door.

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06-15-2018, 01:16 PM
Barry70Stang

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie53

Not any more,I here a knock on the door.

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I'll give'm a few jigs:peacesmile