Pewter again

[Crow#21957]

I just read a post that pewter melting point is between 338 and 446 and becomes molten at 563F.
Can I use my small cast iron pot and put the pewter in it and in the oven at 450F and pour that way. Last time I used a torch and got it way to hot.

 

[SwanShot]

The only thing I can suggest is try it and see how it goes.

 

[necchi]

Ya gotta keep in mind that just because the oven is at 450,, the items you put in it aren't.
You can put a meatloaf in the oven at 450 and it still takes 45minutes for the center to get over 160

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[deerstalkert]

i have an old lead pot with a wire bail on it i use for pewter. put the slug in the pot and use my heat gun set at 500* to melt it. once the slug has melted i turn the heat up to 600* and direct it to the bottom of the pot outside. takes time, but that i have.

 

[ZUG]

I use a small ladle to melt lead or pewter in with a hardware store propane torch then I just pour the melted lead/pewter in the form - let cool then shape. No need to get fancy with a melting pot. When the lead/pewter melts give it a bit longer then pour. It is a good idea to heat up the barrel with a metal rod inserted into the bore.