MuskyGary Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I just saw a video on u-tube on making flutter jigs using tin. Looks about like using lead, but having never tried to melt it; I was wondering if anyone has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I have used it and not much difference than pouring lead. the spru is a little harder to break off. If it flashes, those edges can be pretty sharp. I guess because it is harder, more brittle than lead. AND it's expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Tin has almost doubled in price in the last 2 years. Just around $20 a lb now. It pours real nice, you want to make sure your using virgin tin. Fluxing is a art with this stuff. There's not many lead fluxes that work well with tin, and you want to keep your pot clean. Cast iron melting pots don't work. The tin gets too easily contaminated with rust flakes coming off the pot. I think I read somewhere that it's acidic and causes this reaction. It's a must to use a stainless pot and stainless ladle. Spray mold release works well and you can clean your parts with boraxo hand soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks for the information. That helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Pewter is mostly tin. Could a person not find some scrap pewter trinkets at a garage sale or something and melt it for its tin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterjay Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) I've poured a lot of tin - I'm not sure I'd mess around with pewter. The beauty of tin is that unlike lead, it holds its shine very well - the other metals in pewter might possibly cause you to lose that. I can't speak to durability or weight, since I've never used pewter. The best way to buy tin is to watch eBay like a hawk. There are occasional deals on there, but they don't last long. I bought up 50 pounds a while back for $8/pound shipped, which is less than half the going rate. If I see anything reasonable, (a lot of it isn't) I contact the seller, and sometimes they'll work with you just to unload it in bulk. You can also use tin solder, but it's usually very expensive. BTW - I usually make my own molds, but I've poured a lot of tin flutter jigs using a Do-It mold, and they came out terrific. Tin is about 2/3 the weight of lead, and the difference in lure action is considerable. The fact that it's non-toxic doesn't hurt either. Edited July 31, 2013 by Peterjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hey Snob how ya been I got some tin for you I've poured a lot of tin - I'm not sure I'd mess around with pewter. The beauty of tin is that unlike lead, it holds its shine very well - the other metals in pewter might possibly cause you to lose that. I can't speak to durability or weight, since I've never used pewter. The best way to buy tin is to watch eBay like a hawk. There are occasional deals on there, but they don't last long. I bought up 50 pounds a while back for $8/pound shipped, which is less than half the going rate. If I see anything reasonable, (a lot of it isn't) I contact the seller, and sometimes they'll work with you just to unload it in bulk. You can also use tin solder, but it's usually very expensive. BTW - I usually make my own molds, but I've poured a lot of tin flutter jigs using a Do-It mold, and they came out terrific. Tin is about 2/3 the weight of lead, and the difference in lure action is considerable. The fact that it's non-toxic doesn't hurt either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterjay Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hey Snob how ya been I got some tin for you Snob? Me, a snob? I've got half a mind to go up there and have my butler give you a thrashing. I didn't come here to be insulted. (I don't need to go anywhere to be insulted - I get plenty of that here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 hehe yep there isn't any mistakin your not an imposter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
