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Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 11:47:57 -0600
From: Jason Weisacosky <hypoxic@tr*.mi*.or*>
To: Jim Cobb <cobber@ci*.co*>
CC: Tech Diver <techdiver@aquanaut.com>, Cavers Mailing List <cavers@ge*.co*>
Subject: Re: V-weights

I made a mold with 2 inch, 45 degree angle iron.  I melt the lead in a cast
iron skillet and pour it in.  Definitely not mass production, but it's
worked well for me and the guys I dive with.  The mold need not be over
91/2" long and you can cut to length for desired weight------Jason

Jim Cobb wrote:

> I want to make some V weights and was wondering what technique you guy
> use. What I was thinking of doing was getting some clay to make the
> mockup, then using the mockup to make a mold using plaster or sand. I
> have a 50,000 BTU cajun cooker, would this be hot enough to melt the
> lead? Should the lead pot be of cast iron?
>
> Does anyone know who sells these things before I hurt myself or burn the
> house down??
>
>   Jim
>
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