Melting lead.

[The Jester]

I was going to buy a new one, thinking they would be a tenner i'll keep an eye out when the boot sale starts up again, till then i'll use an ally pan..

 

[hulme6612]

I was going to buy a new one, thinking they would be a tenner i'll keep an eye out when the boot sale starts up again, till then i'll use an ally pan..

same here. I'll not even pay that to use it to cook in. haha

 

[mark]

Does anybody wear a fume mask as there is some really bad stuff that comes out of the lead during melting?

Sean

I hoy a few rocks of crack in, stops me worrying about lead fumes

 

[hulme6612]

is this the pan you use or similar

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=301091874313

 

[KeithB]

I use a cast iron pan, it was a Creuset pan, the enamel and wooden handle are long gone.

[/QUOTE
got the same pan as you mate but wood handle toally knackered now and got to keep tightening up handle any idea.s where, how to replace the handle
as like to keep pan as bit briil for lmaking leads

I got a steel handle made, bit of bar with a hole up the middle and two flats machined on it. Might have a spare I'll have a look. Away for the weekend so drop me a reminder on Tuesday mate.

 

[Norman]

Anywhere interesting Keith ?

norm

 

[KeithB]

Depends what colour lure you fish with

Knew the sea would be flat calm while I'm away

 

[kingcod deano]

Stainless steel t-pot all i used they have trap build in for catchin the crud

 

[big_sean]

When I first started going sea fishing I went with a large group from a working mans club most were at least 20 years older than me but hey ho it was always good crack.

In the last 3/4 years 3 of that old group have passed away but the rest are still here which got me thinking as most smoked so couldn't put it down to that. the three that have passed away all made lead weights and did them for the group

The first one who passed away was also a cable jointer for the YEB and he used melted lead each day. He didn't ever smoke!

the second lad was probably the most prolific in his shed making weights etc

and the third made them but not as much as the others.

the rest of the group are still here and all shocked to see them go was it the constant lead fumes?

Now I don't take any risks now I use an organic vapour mask which is what they give to welders in high fume areas and especially for high nickel alloys so it more than covers

I use a 3M 4255 mask Arco Website - 3M 4255 Organic Vapour/Dust Half Mask Respirator from 3M - Product 117400

Wouldn't want to see the same on here with certain people disappearing first then we all start putting 2+2 together


Sean

 

[Safetyman]

Sean,

The mask you are using won't give much protection against metal fume as it is intended for organic vapours which are things like petrol, paint thinners, turpentine, etc. Basically solvents.

I don't use a mask when melting lead I just avoid breathing when pouring it or over the melting pot.

 

[big_sean]

Sean,

The mask you are using won't give much protection against metal fume as it is intended for organic vapours which are things like petrol, paint thinners, turpentine, etc. Basically solvents.

I don't use a mask when melting lead I just avoid breathing when pouring it or over the melting pot.

I have plenty of these as well

Arco Website - 3M 8835 Valved Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator from 3M - Product 116304

but the other one is given on the refineries for heavy duty welding I take it the safety department will of done the required checks

I always wear one now after what has happened in my circle of friends


Sean

 

[mark]

if you are worried I suppose a simple solution would be a fan to blow fumes away from the working area

 

[The Jester]

Now up and running.... Wok from Asda and a Ladel from our lasses cutlery drawer ( she doesnt know yet )


Spray booth....

 

[Codfather]

Looking good Chris , need to sort myself a spray booth

Pink hand saw tho ?

 

[The Jester]

Looking good Chris , need to sort myself a spray booth

Pink hand saw tho ?

Aye Martin that one is our lass's

Just waiting for more loops to be delivered now now....

 

[hulme6612]

canny looking burner that one

 

[The Jester]

It was £50 off the net.
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[Kartonkel]

It was £50 off the net.
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I think "lead" vapours are a bit of a myth

Lead melts at 327C and boils (vapouroises) at 1749C

I guess we all manage to create enough heat on our camping cookers to melt lead but will miserably fail to boil it

So I guess chronic lead intoxication is unlikely for us unless we lick our fingers!!

Now what we rather talk about is the fumes of all the inpurities eg tar and other substances. Here it should be enough to select our lead careful and possibly wash it before melting (dont forget to let it dry!) and also ventilate well or ideally melt lead outside.

There are generations of hobby lead melters (toy soldiers etc) who survived.

However, I am a wreck angler and lose them very regularely, but one or two melting sessions per season should be enough for my requirements (I usually do 50 per session)

 

[The Jester]

I agree, once the impurities have burned off there is very little fume wise, its the paint fumes thats a killer if you dont wear a mask...

 

[Safetyman]

It was £50 off the net.
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Which website?