Yes of course.
Probably why I still go broke casting 50 some yrs later , you just said it as well 35 40 launches every Friday 530 gr at a time is the other reason /Ed
A NOTE ,"BE SAFE" ware safety glass's. heat resistant gloves when working with "HOT" lead, a good leather apron, pants, Work shoes, leather, not sneakers, thermometer, helps to know temp 700 to 850 F and do work in open air, not in closed area, lead fumes
Yes
Guess I was always laid back when casting. The heating process was always part of the "casting religion" since the days I cast in front of a campfire.
.... and iron breast plate
SIc em!
Why they invented hot plates
Agree I spent a lot of money on a custom mold that while it works I should have went with a double or single. It obviously require a lot of heat so the first pour turns out as well as the last. Surprisingly it’s steal which costs more but I obviously didn’t have hot enough. I sat it over the lead next attempt I’ll have a propane tourch with me. Needs to be 400 degrees to be ready to accept lead. Lol my lead was also too hot when I stuck a thermometer in it was almost 900 degrees. So instead of making bullets i was burning lead. The pot itself worked well first time I used it but after I used it one time the crude clogged the drip pin and I had to spend an hour cleaning it out. I don’t make much of my own because I’m lazy but getting a 44-40 or 45LC with a large lube cavity for bp does not exist have to pour your own.
Your joking of course, but a full face shield such as those wood turners use is a wise investment. Accidentally introducing a wet implement into a 900 degree pot can and will cause spatter. It’s amazing just where those tiny droplets can wind up.
Don't use zinc, that will make for a bad batch of lead. Use tin, or if you can find some, use linotype.
Actually learn to cast ,problem solved ,I see lots of mistakes corrected easily by reading and not for nothing
And lead furnaces
