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Try using an old iron cast skillet when melting the lead ... it will retain the
heat much better than AL or SS.

Patrick
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"Wilson, Brad" wrote:

> You can also find instructions for making the 'P' weight on
> http://www.cisatlantic.com/trimix/vweight/pweight.htm
>
> I went to the thrift store and snagged a stainless steel pan and used my
> propane forge (but a propane cooker will work too) to melt the lead and pour
> it into my stainless steel backplate. Just get it so it is about the
> consistancy of water and pour slowly, and wear appropriate protective gear.
> Be carefull on the handle since sometimes they are soldered on, and the heat
> will melt the handle off, or weaken it. It would be bad to suddenly drop
> 8lbs of liquid lead all over the place.
>
> Brad
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