GKosich

Thanks for the advice. I will give it all a try. Greg

I have a problem with my pot and maybe it falls along the same lines as this thread.... I too have a Lee pot that is leaking. While the lead was leaking and heating up I tightened the "tension" screw (I think it is) until it stopped leaking. At that point I continued to heat the lead until it was all uniformly hot and ready to pour. My problem now is that the screw can't be loosened. I have tried while the pot is hot and cold. Is there something i am missing or need to do to fix this problem? I am very new to this and appreciate all help and advice. Also, if I need to, how is the best way to get melted lead out of the pot if the spout doesn't work? (hopefully won't need) Thanks in advance Greg Kosich

Speaking of the jigs that didn't come out so well, what is the best way to get the lead off the hook. Can you just put the lead into the pot and pull the hook out after melting? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but still learning and just getting started pouring. Greg

Has anyone tried painting Tungsten weights? I looked at some of the previous threads and couldn't get any great information. I can get them cheaper in bulk unpainted, but like to have the painted weights for my baits. It would be great to be able to powder paint and such but does it work? Do you need to heat longer? Does the insert get damaged? I was thinking of testing it out, but if someone can help before I start that would be great. Thanks