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    I have a lot of ex roof lead flashings, are these any good for casting subs?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ANTSMAN View Post
    I have a lot of ex roof lead flashings, are these any good for casting subs?
    Yes perfect you just need to add some 50/50 solder to the mix to break the surface tension so the lead flows into
    mould and fills all the grooves, straight lead is great for round ball moulds if you know any Black powder shooters
    they will take it off your hands. Robert.

 

 

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