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Getting the lead out of a mold
« on: December 14, 2011, 02:46:15 AM »
Hi guys.  Had a stupid day :(   I got lead in the two holes that align the mold when closing it.  How do I get the lead out?
 
Thanks for the help.
 
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Re: Getting the lead out of a mold
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 01:22:17 PM »
I'm assuming the hole goes all the way through the mould. Try pushing it out with a properly sized punch. If it's a blind hole. you may need to try threading a screw into the lead & pulling it back out the way it went in.
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Re: Getting the lead out of a mold
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2011, 01:46:51 PM »
 heat it up
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Re: Getting the lead out of a mold
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2011, 01:49:51 AM »
yup heat it up with a torch or stick in in the hot pot till they melt.
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Re: Getting the lead out of a mold
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2011, 04:53:11 AM »
Quote from: Lloyd Smale on December 15, 2011, 01:49:51 AM
yup heat it up with a torch or stick in in the hot pot till they melt.
Quote from: srussell on December 14, 2011, 01:46:51 PM
heat it up
heat it up
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Re: Getting the lead out of a mold
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2011, 06:09:14 AM »
Heat it up it is ;)   I ran some hot lead over it but probably did not get it hot enough last time.  I really appreciate the help!


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Re: Getting the lead out of a mold
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2011, 10:51:52 AM »
Hello, Bulletstuffer.  One thing I do before casting is to use Rapine (or other brand) Mould prep on top, bottom, all over sprue cutter, pins & their locating holes.  This not only provides some lubrication, it also helps prevent lead sticking.  A No.2 pencil is also used to scribble all over bottom of plate..& top of blocks, for same reason.  you could twirl it around in pin holes also.  Best of luck!
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Re: Getting the lead out of a mold
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2011, 10:59:58 AM »
My first reaction was "melt it out".
Glad to see others agree.
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