kyratchethead Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I checked with a local plumming supply house today and they sell a 10 pound box of lead for $10.00, which appears to be a GOOD PRICE based on prices I have seen on Internet sites. Cheapest price I had seen online was $2.60 per pound plus shipping. I am avoiding any wheel weight lead as it's just too nasty even after being fluxed several times - too much junk to be skimmed and it usuallu stops the pot up too. So what's the lowest price y'all have ran across lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggs man Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have been buying lead for 20-32 cents a lb 98% pure from a local lead specialties shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I checked with a local plumming supply house today and they sell a 10 pound box of lead for $10.00, which appears to be a GOOD PRICE based on prices I have seen on Internet sites. Cheapest price I had seen online was $2.60 per pound plus shipping. I am avoiding any wheel weight lead as it's just too nasty even after being fluxed several times - too much junk to be skimmed and it usuallu stops the pot up too. So what's the lowest price y'all have ran across lately? You can get good clean and fluxed soft-lead -DELIVERED to your door Approximately $60.00 for 50+pds. E-bay preferred seller-Junkateer Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsrig Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 You might want to check with a local tire shop, a lot of times they have a ton of tire weights that they'll just give away. The lead will work fine, but it's even better if you add some babbit to it. It will harden the lead and have a better bond to the wire or hook. Hope this helps. I checked with a local plumming supply house today and they sell a 10 pound box of lead for $10.00, which appears to be a GOOD PRICE based on prices I have seen on Internet sites. Cheapest price I had seen online was $2.60 per pound plus shipping. I am avoiding any wheel weight lead as it's just too nasty even after being fluxed several times - too much junk to be skimmed and it usuallu stops the pot up too. So what's the lowest price y'all have ran across lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsrig Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 You might want to check with a local tire shop, a lot of times they have a ton of tire weights that they'll just give away. The lead will work fine, but it's even better if you add some babbit to it. It will harden the lead and have a better bond to the wire or hook. Hope this helps. I guess I should've read the entire post, disregard mine about the tire weights. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 You can get good clean and fluxed soft-lead -DELIVERED to your door Approximately $60.00 for 50+pds. E-bay preferred seller-Junkateer Jerry The lead from Ebay seller Junkateer Jerry is excellent. Got 50 lbs of it this week. I got some sheet lead from a Metals Recycling place here last week and it sure needs alot of cleaning. Good and soft, but will need to be fluxed several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 The lead from Ebay seller Junkateer Jerry is excellent. Got 50 lbs of it this week. I got some sheet lead from a Metals Recycling place here last week and it sure needs alot of cleaning. Good and soft, but will need to be fluxed several times. Someone asked how to get in touch with Ebay seller Junkateer Jerry. Ebay item number 350316099765 or call 419-562-1827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
