Thread: A visit from the 'tinsel' fairy

Be careful around molten lead,people...

Yikes

oh! what was the mistake?
That looks sore!

Originally Posted by 40mm

oh! what was the mistake?
That looks sore!

I'd say not dodging the molten lead


But curious there must be a story behind this ?

I have put a 'dry' spoon into the mix to stir and had a good 'pop' since then all tools get the blow torch before use.

I'm guessing a bit of moisture in the pot? Can imagine sweat dripping of your brow while looking over.... Have never played with molten lead myself

Thought it may have involved water.

I doubt a drop landing in the pot would do much as it would be on top of the lead, but something moist or damp inserted into the lead..... KA POW!

Think we need the story.
Been around a couple of yacht keel pours myself.
Z

I would like to see evidence that your genitalia is unharmed from this unfortunate smelting accident 'Lead Member' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnzH15hwt48

Ouch ! Bet that stung a bit

hope it heals up fast and cleanly.

Nearly had one of those a few days ago casting some mine balls. Nice pot of molten lead put the dipper on the surface starts sizzling! It wasn't wet but moisture must have been on the surface (it's a little rusty) if I had plunged it in I could have well ended up like that.

Originally Posted by ZQLewis

Think we need the story.
Been around a couple of yacht keel pours myself.
Z

Scarry....

Well….
When you’re swaging lead wire,be careful your die doesn't fall out and get pressed back in sideways because if it does then your lead spurts out the bottom of your dieholder instead of through the die.