melting lead

[jamcod]

i use a welding glove for holding the pan it works ok also can hold the mould for a short time for putting wire,s in ect , jamcod

 

[the leadman]

Think he means one of these:

I bought this from a lad on BSA but I'm scared of it

e you got it off me mate :red:

 

[big sid]

Melting

Melting

I Find The Gas Hob In The Kitchen Ideal :thumbup: When She's Not In

 

[KeithB]

e you got it off me mate :red:

I thought you were a member here, as I said I haven't used it yet I'm a bit scared of it lol.

Cheers!

 

[the leadman]

dont be mate as long as you lite it with a long taper. and you can boil 1l of water in under 30 seconds lol

 

[Norman]

and you can boil 1l of water in under 30 seconds lol

that dont make it any less frightening

go on keith brave it out ........


norm

 

[the leadman]

its mad the heat them things kick out on full blast

 

[KeithB]

The pan I normally use was too small for it so I bought a big creuset pan on ebay, I turned it down as low as I could and stuck the pan on, within seconds the pan enamel was flying everywhere - scary stuff.

 

[Norman]

............ within seconds the pan enamel was flying everywhere - scary stuff.

Theres only one thing for it Keith .......

norm

 

[KeithB]

 

[the leadman]

il fined you a cast pot like the one i use mate

 

[COD'Swallopa.]

try hamilton gas products, i use the Foker Gas Boiling Ring it has a 8.8kw output. for around £50 its billiant with a 12 inch diameter aluminium jam or preserve pan from flea-bay around £12 - £20, the pan holds a canny bit ive had 8 stone of melted lead in it no problem.

 

[mark]

I use a stainless steel tea pot:

couple of quid, has been on the go for years now and seems indestructible and makes pouring and absolute doddle

 

[lingking]

thats a belting idea mark:exclam:

 

[Norman]

does the tea still taste ok afterwards .......

norm

 

[mark]

with 5 sugars it's great