Nose cap ???

[Crow#21957]

I got my stock ready. Was thinking I would go to the hardware store and get some lead free solder to pour it with. Something like sta brite. Would that be ok? It's got like a 430f melt temp

 

[ord sgt]

Brass or iron or no nose cap? All were traditional. Are you going to pour it into a mold? Or free pour and then shape? But it's your build. Do whatever you choose to do. Customize the firearm in your own style.

 

[Phil Coffins]

I’ve used 95% tin with 5% antimony with good results, try the lead free and let us know.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

I got my stock ready. Was thinking I would go to the hardware store and get some lead free solder to pour it with. Something like sta brite. Would that be ok? It's got like a 430f melt temp

Good idea! A friend suggest that two years ago. Not period correct and it has more shine than pewter, but works for me.
Larry

The solder was a low temp, lead free.

 

[Crow#21957]

Larry(omahaw) you say lead free solder. Do you remember the brand?
Thanks

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

If you can find it, try printer’s tin type.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

I did one with wheel weights once.

 

[Crow#21957]

wheel weights are mainly lead I think.??? Was it nose heavy.

 

[Phil Coffins]

When I make a pored nose cap it isn’t very thick so the weight isn’t very great. Finished thickness is about .100” for most of the surface you see.
IMG_0480 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0484 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Crow#21957]

That's about what u do. I've seen that nose cap before. Love it. Looks great.

 

[Crow#21957]

I do not u do. I keep forgetting to proof read my posts.

 

[LRB]

Larry(omahaw) you say lead free solder. Do you remember the brand?
Thanks

Common plumbers solder is lead free.

Larry(omahaw) you say lead free solder. Do you remember the brand?
Thanks

 

[LRB]

Common plumbers solder is lead free.

 

[30coupe]

Common plumbers solder is lead free.

I don't think the brand makes a difference. Plumbers solder has been lead free for years, so almost any brand you see in a store should be lead free. I think most if not all will list the contents on the package as well. It's mostly tin.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

What difference does it make if the material is lead free or not?

 

[LRB]

What difference does it make if the material is lead free or not?

A high tin content metal will not oxidize as fast as lead. Other than that, it would not matter very much.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Larry(omahaw) you say lead free solder. Do you remember the brand?
Thanks

Oatey brand is what I used.
Larry

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

What difference does it make if the material is lead free or not?

From a health standpoint, some people want to avoid heating lead and accumulating vapors, when there are alternatives.
Larry

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

When I make a pored nose cap it isn’t very thick so the weight isn’t very great. Finished thickness is about .100” for most of the surface you see.
IMG_0480 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0484 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

Nice Job!!!!!!!
The shoes are ugly though
Larry

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

From a health standpoint, some people want to avoid heating lead and accumulating vapors, when there are alternatives.
Larry

Which is sort of irrelevant when you're casting lead balls and then handling them when you are shooting.....