cavu Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 With all the talk about lead poisoning and it's efffect on the enviroment, I am looking into the possibility of producing some of my jigs and sinkers out of an alternative metal. Anyone have any ideas on the cost of bulk tin or zinc and where it might be purchased? I currently am purchasing bulk lead at about $.25 a pound. Best I can tell, retail on lead is about $1.00 per pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Tin will run you about $3.50 a pound. I bought a small amount of Zinc and I had to pay $2.75 after shipping. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavu Posted December 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Are the fishermen going to pay the difference for the "safe" tin or zinc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 Tin and zinc are both toxic metals as well. All of the HEAVY metals are. Sorry. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavu Posted December 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Glad to hear someone mention that. Normally, handling lead shuld not be a problem, but some think that any exposure should be stopped. Just trying to get a line on what might be expected in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Don't get me wrong, I don't want to ban lead. I think the lead in a few fishing jigs in not going to ruin the planet. I owned a lure company making jigs several years ago. All heavy metals need to be handled with care when using. Heavy metal fumes from melting are really bad. Hand washing after handling lead is a must. No eating, drinking, or smoking while handling lead. Do not bring your hands near your mouth while working with lead. Dust from lead that has been sitting for a while is bad also. Never use battery lead, it is way too dangerous. I am not trying to tell anyone how to run their business. I am only passing on what I have learned. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
