Lead melting pot. How to improve yours

[@Bootlegmike]

Thanks Paul. This really helped me. I saw the video where you and Chris were casting lead balls. But I couldn't figure out how your pot setup works. Till now. Thanks mate, I owe you one.

[@ericjohnson6100]

Incredible idea. Very smart. Definitely going to make a similar set up, I've got the perfect thick pot for it. Thanks

[@paulswildworld9838]

Glad you like it 😊 a thicker pot helps greatly. I hope it goes well 👍

[@larryfulmer]

I wish I had seen this video a couple months ago. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@sahmadi1000]

Skilled people like you can do with the minimum. A top mechanic changed the engine in my ford ranger with his basic tools in a tool box that he pulled out of his car's trunk. Unfortunately I need a $400 dollar RCBS pot and a $160 Lyman mold.

[@lorenray9479]

I like the idea of modifying a pot to bottom pour , I just want people to be aware that too much heat, as from a propane burner can cause an aluminum pot to deform, soften, and drop the heavy lead thru the fissures. I would trust a stainless steel pot more after my first attempt at melting lead in a thin aluminum sauce pan, pot. Be careful and use a thermometer. Love, peace and awareness friends!

[@anomyouslastname4904]

That’s the kind of tips I love, thank you

[@makedonmend7163]

I'm doing my own from now on, thanks for sharing this

[@sokaynasafayra2217]

Where I can buy the lead ??

[@douglasongoro6409]

You are a genius man. Thanks for sharing this brilliant idea

[@1911GreaterThanALL]

Should use some insulation typically used on a crucible in order to maintain the heat better and reduce your fuel cost. I have done this even on my cast iron dutch oven set up and notice a reduction in propane use.

[@theronroberts5573]

Definitely helpful. Thanks for sharing. Remember "sharing is caring"

[@KP11520]

That pot looks like it's some kind of aluminum alloy? Really? I would think it has too low a melting point! If so, this makes my one project cheap to get done as I already have a steel pointed punch/awl. I definitely learned a few REALLY good things from you!. Straight forward simple and removed so much aggravation with that simplicity, and minimal step design! I have an 18" Billy Club drilled 5/8" all the way through the middle. I want to fill it with lead for Blue Fish season in the fall, when they get 20 pounds. Getting the treble hook and steel leader out without making sure they are incapable of chomping your fingers is a MUST! Incapacitated is KEY! Please tell me more about the metal of that pot! Thank You for so many enlightening points! You've earned at least one pint at your favorite pub after you pull in a great catch!

[@joedirt7604]

I agree. It appears to be aluminum. The aluminum shouldn't melt, but from what ive gathered over the past few months It seems cast iron is one of the better/safer things to use. People say steel pots can "unexpectedly break during casting" Although my first pour was a steel pot. Cast iron took over fast. One reason it works best is it holds heat better then alot of options.. My main problem with an aluminum pot is Metal's/ aluminum, get "soft" when heated. aluminum is soft to begin with, but when you add heat and a few pounds of lead, along with a weak point ( the hole in the bottom) its asking for trouble. If I was gonna try a setup like this i would personally want a bolt or something similar as the stopper for the drain, along with a safer pot. The last thing you would want is to not get the hole lined up just once, then lead is uncontrolled when spilling all over the work space, and possibly the person pouring. One wrong move and its disaster.

[@mongol3560]

Good idea, mate! And definitely simple!! All world inventions were made because of our laziness. You were lazy to pour with a spoon - there you go. Sorted!

[@JJS-cv7kc]

I just bought a 20 pound Lee melting pot that has the bottom pour set-up.. Genius!! I might have to try that with my old pot. It's aluminum, so I should be able to rig up something.

[@Rj-nh1df]

Great ideas my friend! ** I was also thinking a cast iron tea pot then put brilo or a metal screen over the end of pour spout.

[@sierraecho884]

I feel like this belongs into the next post apocalyptic video game.

[@jasondavies1195]

thanks for sharing buddy a little project in these unsure times .

[@anthonyheavey6600]

The old military cooking pans have got the thickness for this ,thank You 👍

[@megadome9116]

Hi good job! I just wanted to ask... in your opinion which is the safest and Also the best temperature to melt lead without letting it make fumes ? Thank you

[@catherineharris4746]

620f but there's always going to be fumes😷👍

[@catherineharris4746]

Fkng outstanding!👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@JaxBaron]

Top notch! Great ingenuity.

[@AlphaSierraJuliet]

Love it, very creative

[@Aikidobear129]

Where to you buy your forms from? The steel bar stopper is a great idea- good video!

[@UK-Blue]

Aye up. That's ace by the way. 👍🐕

[@auldreekievaper5394]

Nifty set up you got there great idea with the pot 👍

[@paulswildworld9838]

Thank you buddy

[@shaneshaw4057]

Yeah I agree its a good set up! I didn't realize lead set that fast! Wear do you get your melting lead from?

[@paulswildworld9838]

Scrap yard mostly bud. It's pretty cheap

[@mikaelhafstrommvonhaf]

Nice and a easy , genius idé.

[@supabiscuit]

Brilliant. Thanks 1000. Subd because of this

[@lorenray9479]

My first attempt at an aluminum melting pot melted out the bottom and flowed the 20 pounds across about 10 feet of garage floor. Luckily I was not burned as the bottom just fell out at my feet!

[@bobsunkees3392]

So you were burning the lead which is liquid at $618° f aluminum pot becomes liquid above 1200 degrees fahrenheit so you must have one hell of a heat source to melt the bottom out of aluminum pot or you just tried to pick the whole 20 lb pot up what he was showing and demonstrating is the simplicity to a problem and cast iron is a preferred pot however it isn't the only one that will work.

[@billknepp1965]

thanks for this...

[@shaneshaw4057]

Good tutorial bro! But the Audio wasnt very low! Also is it safe to be breathing in the fumes around melted lead man? Pretty sure its not without good ventilation or a mask!

[@paulswildworld9838]

Well ventilated and I wear a mask when doing large amounts. Sorry bout the audio. Will work on it. Thanks for the feed back bud. Every little helps 😉👍

[@mongol3560]

If you having a couple of pints every day, it's more damaging your health than when you breath melting lead for 1 hour once a month, buddy.

[@shaneshaw4057]

@@mongol3560 True, I'm an alcoholic, why would I care? Just do for those who ain't! Peace keep shooting! I love it! Such a good hobby! Shane

[@jamespollard1670]

Good idea .

[@BillaBong1]

Freakin genius 👍

[@rosepink2773]

Where to buy soft lead ones like yours new ones to melt them ? Thank you,

[@shaneshaw4057]

Hey man! When is your next post? Watched you with Chris on the lead mould pouring! Awesome video! Audeo was Much better! Those bean shots sound deadly! Are they good over a long distance though? Should be I guess but they only look just a little larger than a Tic Tac! I guess they are close range? Maby 17/20 yards??!! I'm getting better & better at shooting & do it every day after work chased down by a couple of beers & ciggies! Ive learnt a lot from the Dude who owns Simple Shot! His vids are very good & hes a good teacher the way he explains things! Any way much respect from Aus & please pull your finger out & post some pics & vids! From the C**t Down Under lol

[@paulswildworld9838]

I've been swamped with work bud. Hopefully this week I will have one ready

[@shaneshaw4057]

@@paulswildworld9838 all good bro, I understand! Life, work & posting vids or pics would be a hard gig_! Just tryn to encourage you to go on! Always watch Catapult Carnage as your always with Chris! Keep up the good work guys! No one expects wonders from you! Just post a few pics of your naturals & kills etc! Loyalty to the end my friend!

[@camalo171]

I love this.

[@andresemanuel3540]

Where can i buy a mold like that for Chile???

[@q8_63e8]

very nice and cheep ty

[@sokaynasafayra2217]

Where can I buy the lead ??

[@Ahmetaslan998]

Isn’t this dangerous to inhale?

[@deepthoughtdeepbreath2383]

Where do I get a 0.177 mold?

[@kmc5949]

Couldn't leave you hanging at 99 subs t(^_^t). Get it 'incha like Jacinta. Any chance of a heads up on shoots......is Palmerstown and Scarvagh happening this year?

[@tellsthetruth5919]

Fair play

[@Minifourteener]

I'm sorry: why have I just discovered this technique now?

[@tellsthetruth5919]

What brand of stove is that

[@paulswildworld9838]

Bought from a bargain store for £8

[@omsingharjit]

Can i meal in aluminium ?

[@robertfrapples2472]

Damn, just buy a Lee 4-20 Production Pot! I have four that I run constantly.

[@TheIrishAmish]

At some point, anyone using an aluminum pot is in for a VERY NASTY SURPRISE. I have seen aluminum pots give way under heat, and then THE LEAD GOES WHEREVER IT WANTS.

[@danimccarron8413]

I find the gas can gets so cold that I lose heat t to melt ?

[@gavster1961]

A Dangerous idea

[@mmore]

genius design. well done and thanks for sharing. I wonder who gave it the only thumbs down!! must have been related to Donald trump 😂

[@marc-bernardlevesque5016]

Doesn’t it pollute the environment to shoot lead all over the place. Won’t it get into the food-chain?

[@lorenray9479]

Lead comes from silver mines and is already in all our environment naturally. The world directors want to end independence by stopping freedom to innovate. No more self preservation. Only submission to their rule. If you defend and feed yourself you are the enemy of the dominator.!!!???!!! Why does most all products from china come with a lead and toxic warning. Even in a restaurant supply store???

[@redgum1340]

...and where do u think lead comes from? It's everywhere. Go and talk to the fuel companies. LOL

[@marcocynicalis484]

Hey Marc ,if you have seen the show Curse of oak island,in one episode they metal detected and found a 200-300 year old lead musket projectile on the beach, intact,round etc,it wasn't mostly corroded away or anything even in such a corrosive environment and this was after CENTURIES, the 'bullets pollute the environment' line is more likely to be just another anti gun deception. Cheers.

[@BosisofSweden]

Your fingers must be heat resistant. Those gloves does not look to thick?