Pitbull Baits Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) I am getting into a litttle jig making. What type of mask should I wear when melting down old tire weights and when pouring jigs? Where would be a good place to buy one at? I do heating and air and Iam able to buy from supply houses also. Edited January 13, 2011 by Pitbull Baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I really don't think you need a mask as long as you do it in a well ventilated area. The reason I say this is because lead doesn't vaporize until it gets to around 900 degrees and you only need it in the 650 to 750 range for it to flow but if you want a mask for protection I think you would have to go with a fit tested respirator, anything else really doesn't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Deal Custom Tackle Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I don't have a mask either. I probably should for long term sake but just haven't gotten around to gettting one. I have my pot in front of a window that I set a box fan in. Leave it on high with a window on the other side of shop open so it pulls air by me. Probably doesn't pull everything out, but it pulls A LOT. Get's a little chilly this time of year though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think the part that got bad for me was when I was remelting the tire weights. Smelled like brake dust like no other lol. I am trying to figure out a better are to remelt at but the stove is in a bad spot. So I can't get the smoke outside. The spot where the window is is taken by my plastics to vent out the pots when I pour. It takes a while to smoke out my shop cause its a 30x40. I just open the doors to get the smoke out. Its just -5 out so it gets a little cold in there this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I saw a gas torch powered, home made crucible on the web. It was designed for melting aluminium, so even in cold temperatures, it should handle lead no problem. Just lock the kids up and set it going in the garden. Just a thought. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Deal Custom Tackle Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think the part that got bad for me was when I was remelting the tire weights. Smelled like brake dust like no other lol. I am trying to figure out a better are to remelt at but the stove is in a bad spot. So I can't get the smoke outside. The spot where the window is is taken by my plastics to vent out the pots when I pour. It takes a while to smoke out my shop cause its a 30x40. I just open the doors to get the smoke out. Its just -5 out so it gets a little cold in there this time of year. I melt all my "dirty" lead outside in a big pan on my fish cooker. Skim off residue and pour up in a muffin pan to take inside to melt in my pot. Cuts way down on the contaminants in the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
