andy1976 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Has any one ever made or seen a pot for pouring 1 to 3 pounds at a time. Been pouring 10 ounce to three pounds at a time. Really tired of using a spoon and was thinking of making something custom. My idea is to use a twelve inch wide by 18 inch tall piece of steel pipe. Weld a bottom on it and use a brass valve . If any one has an idea, picture, or plan please let me know. Either way I'll post some pics in a month or so of what I've come up with. Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 The pipe that you are talking about I think is way too big. A 1" depth of lead would weigh 17Lbs. A 4" inside diameter pipe would hold 2Lbs of lead at 1" depth. A 6" inside diameter pipe would hold 4Lbs of lead at 1" depth. I think a 6" diameter would be more suitable and probably easier to source. DAve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Has any one ever made or seen a pot for pouring 1 to 3 pounds at a time. Been pouring 10 ounce to three pounds at a time. Really tired of using a spoon and was thinking of making something custom. My idea is to use a twelve inch wide by 18 inch tall piece of steel pipe. Weld a bottom on it and use a brass valve . If any one has an idea, picture, or plan please let me know. Either way I'll post some pics in a month or so of what I've come up with. Thanks Andy How do you suppose to heat that construction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Andy, I don't know of anything currently. I do know that RCBS and Lyman make commercial pots used for making bullets. If you do make something just be careful as anything really big has to be supported as lead is heavy and very hot. Also the valve would have to be lever action as I don't think a faucet type valve would work. The valve needs to stay hot, otherwise it will act as a heat sink and cool too fast, leaving the lead cold in the valve and thus making it not able to pour. Post some pics when you get done. Always interested in Do-It-Yourself projects. Again just be careful and safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I usually pour 150 to 200 pounds in a sitting. I was thinking it would be a lot better to bottom pour as I'm constantly fluxing and my wrist starts to hurt. I guess i will fab up a large propane version of my commercial electric pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Why that one isn't good for you? The Lee Pro 4-20 is a large diameter, high capacity bottom pour lead melting pot. This furnace has adjustable lever control of the lead pouring spout. Adjustable remote sensing thermostat keeps lead at the proper temperature. Dust tight thermostat cover increases thermostat life. 4" clearance. Not suited for spinnerbait or molds with wires protruding from top. 110 volt, 700 watts, 20 pound capacity. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/lead-melters-tools/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
