BlueBird Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Does anyone else have an issue with there melting pot dripping. I have 2 of them and they both do it. It really hurts when it splatters on your skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) If it's a Lee bottom pour, then as far as I know they all drip when new. It seems as mine got older, it doesn't drip at all. Mine are about 7-8 years old. The easiest thing to do, is to put a small can under the nozzle to contain the drip while pouring. Others may have a better solution.The other thing you could do if you are right handed, is wear a glove on your left hand , the one that would hold the mold. Your right hand would operate the lever. This would also protect your left hand in case you over pour in the cavity closest to the mold handles. Edited October 2, 2013 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have an RCBS pot, yep, it drips also. Some times, I keep an empty Tuna can there, keeps some of the low flyers off of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBird Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 frig, I really hoped there was a fix to this, cause after awhile the drip makes a volcano and starts to splatter, I am pretty fast at pouring and that is a pain in the ass that slows me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have a Lee ingot mold that I just put under, there are other things you can do like using lapping compound, but I just stick the ingot mold under until I'm done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 "I have a Lee ingot mold that I just put under, there are other things you can do like using lapping compound, but I just stick the ingot mold under until I'm done." Ditto ...... Glove will help on splatters ..They tell you not to but a slight tap on top end of plunger sometimes helps ... do not tap it enough to damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 frig, I really hoped there was a fix to this, cause after awhile the drip makes a volcano and starts to splatter, I am pretty fast at pouring and that is a pain in the ass that slows me down. There is a fix- I remove all lead from the pot and attach a cordless drill to the end of the plunger and apply lapping compound to the end that goes into the pot and seats against the pouring spout..Using light pressure,i operate the drill in forward and reverse w.light downward pressure. Remove the plunger and inspect the end. if it's not smooth w/out uniform coloration,apply more lapping compound and repeat. This procedure fixed mine for 2 months and now I need to do this again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Do you guys suggest a bottom pour type or using a pot&ladle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Both types have their place.Bottom pour pots work best for jigs and most spinner / buzz baits may require ladle pour.Monitor your lead temps in a small ,ladle pour pot as they can exceed 1100 degrees . Do not put a cold ladle into a hot ,molten lead pot as the lead can erupt like a volcano.I place the ladle on top of the pot and warm as the lead is melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I have a Lee ingot mold that I just put under, there are other things you can do like using lapping compound, but I just stick the ingot mold under until I'm done. I do the same. You may need to take it apart and clean it. I'm getting close to either rebuilding mine again or buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Both types have their place.Bottom pour pots work best for jigs and most spinner / buzz baits may require ladle pour.Monitor your lead temps in a small ,ladle pour pot as they can exceed 1100 degrees . Do not put a cold ladle into a hot ,molten lead pot as the lead can erupt like a volcano.I place the ladle on top of the pot and warm as the lead is melting. I am going to be pouring 1 1/2 to 3 oz spinnerbaits maybe 50-100 at a time if that makes a difference. Edited October 3, 2013 by instigatorbaits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am going to be pouring 1 1/2 to 3 oz spinnerbaits maybe 50-100 at a time if that makes a difference. 3 oz spinner baits I made 1 1/2 and 2 0z s.b. 24 years ago. It took a flipping rod to handle the two ounce model Even the 1/12 oz. model took a stout rod to handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 A couple of times, I cut the hook from the shank on a 1/0 or 3/0 saltwater hook, and hold it with pliers. I pry up into the hole and pushed all the crap out of the spout area. It has stopped the leak a couple times, but it will only last a few times you fire up the pot, unless you get that crap out. Don't tell the Wife, but I "Borrowed" a large silverware spoon from the drawer with a long handle.....can scrape the bottom pretty good to get some junk out while hot. I'll give it back when I'm done making jigs some time down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
