dlaery Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I use a sawsall with the wood blade. I also use a chain saw. Arm and eye protection is helpful for the hot lead chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I have a three hundred pound bell (used in a hospital x-ray). I use the method saga mentioned, cut a notch and chop it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 In the past, I have used a torch to melt the lead into smaller size chunks. That's a whole lot faster than sawing or hacking. Just be careful and wear goggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcraw Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I use a skill saw with old carbide tip blade does great, cut down both side then a small wedge and hammer will pop the chunk right off, I get large blocks of soft lead at will from local boat company they use the blocks for ballast in sailboats hulls. GREAT LEAD.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeylegs1246 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Use a Mapp gas torch or place the lead in a cast iron skillet and heat with a coleman camping stove. A benzine torch might work using a bottle of mapp gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
