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The past 4 years I have been pouring crappie jigs. 500-1000 a year. So, not much. I have a Lee 10# production pot. It drips when I'm loading my mold. So, after an hour or so I have a mess. More lead splatters than I want. It doesn't matter if I break down the pot and clean. Splatters! So! I'm interested in ideas or pics of setups that contain the lead mess. Thanks!
When i had a 10lb I drilled out the tip bigger and that helped. Ive been using a 20lb for 10 years now and it does not drip at all.
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I ladle and it makes a mess, too. I keep everything inside an aluminum cooking pan. Keeps the lead contained.
Mine drips too and I take a stubby screwdriver and twist the drop rod back and forth and found that there’s one position that seals fine. The inside the cake pan thing is good also, I’ve used a cookie sheet before.
I can remember reading a bunch of fixes for the Lee pots in some reloading/bullet casters forums in the past.
My 10# pot leaks as well, just have a small candy tin under the spout to catch the drips and still get the mold under. When drips become frequent I use a screwdriver and jiggle the stem and it usually stops for a bit.
I do the same as JungleJim and I try to avoid lesser quality lead. If my lead is of poor quality or has foreign material in it I will use my cast iron pot and melt it down and separate the junk out then pour ingots of clean lead. I have used Lee pots for years and the will drip when they want to. Clean the pour spout once in a while and do like Skeetbum says. Those little drips will sure make ya jump when it hits your wrist.
Hey Grumpy, been a while. Hope alls well at your house.
Getting better ,thanks, 3 heart attacks in a year will mess up a persons play time. I coded out and they brought me back that last time and I decided to listen to the docs.Over 40 years playing with lead and doc says no more. My lead count is so high that they can't use my blood donations any more. They got me on so many drugs now I have to read my little diagram to figure out what is next up. LOL
I surely hope that you get strong enough to at least go fishing. I’ll pour you some jigs if you need some. Just send me a PM with what you need.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrumpyLoomis
Mine leaks also.
Thanks RJR, I bluegill fish a pond near home. Carry my O2 and a bucket of fish is all I want anymore. But fishing is my passion these days. I have poured and painted jigs since the early 80's and kinda miss it. Sold my pouring stuff to a local for a grand and now I am teaching that young man the in's and out's of it. I will keep your offer in mind though.Quote:
Originally Posted by RJR
For the Lee pot if it leaks turn the valve rod with a flat top screwdriver three or four times. If still leaks empty out all of the lead. Remove the valve rod. You will have remove the two screws and the handle. If the valve rod is pitted you need to replace it. Also look inside the pour hole. if it in rusted or full of stuff in it the pot needs to be replaced. Parts don't cost very much. Here is the place to go. Lee Precision, Inc.. Production Pot Iv Parts
Mine also leaks but if I rotate the thing at the top with a flathead and clean out the spout I can always get it running smooth. If I’m casting a lot at once I usually have to stop to do maintenance on the pot at least once
SlamminJack, thanks for posting the link. Just ordered a new pot and valve rod.
Grumpy, I had no idea. You’re in my prayers from here on. You better get out and fish when you can. The heats so tough down here that I’m done by 11. It’ll be cold up your way before you know it. Sorry to hear of you selling your stuff. I’ve had to thin mine down too. Just run out of space.