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Offline steve-in-kville

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Linotype in its original form???
« on: December 04, 2007, 01:25:24 PM »
I acquired a bucket of lead some years ago for casting. There are some thin strips of lead as well as some plates with reverse type on it. I am assuming this is lino?? Its a lot of small pieces, reminds me of shim stock. I do not own a hardness tester. Any help in identifying this lead would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Linotype in its original form???
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2007, 01:43:53 PM »
Definetly linotype.  Usually used as a hardener for soft lead, it's harder than wheel wt.
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Re: Linotype in its original form???
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2007, 04:02:58 AM »
Thanks!! I have all this different lead and I'm slowly selling it, all but the WW's. I didn't know what lino looked like.

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