HeadBanger Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 has anyone used lead free solder for spinnerbait heads? I'm lookin at one that says not to be used on aluminum. Will that be alright in a do-it mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Solder is normally a mixture of lead and tin and sometimes a little antimony. If it says no lead, it would probably be too hard and not as heavy. It will probably melt at quite a higher temperature. If it has fluxing additives, I sure wouldn't use it. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie525 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 do-its are alluminum so i wouldnt try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Why do you want to use expensive tin solder instead of lead? 2-5% tin added to lead is sufficient to make an improved alloy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirkfan Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Lead free solder works great in Do-It molds, and in fact they mention that it does in some of their technical information. "Tin: Adds ductility and strengthens lead. Tin melts at a low temperature, 449 degrees F., and generally improves a lead alloy. With some experimentation, pure tin can be used to make lures and sinkers. Tin is an expensive metal, but has no known environmental or health risks. A tin object will weigh only 2/3 that of the same object made of lead. Example: a 3/8 oz. lead jig will only weigh 1/4 oz. if made from pure tin. Tin could be an attractive lead substitute if it was not so expensive and difficult to obtain." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
