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Old 02-13-2013, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by kirchoff
Hey guys,

Making your sinkers really that much cheap in the long run. I feel lead is going up in price. I know you need melting put a molder. But my question is it that much cheaper. My buddy makes his then sells them to bait am tackle shops that's why I was wondering if its just cheaper to make them your selfs.
yes it is cheaper after you buy the molds, burner, ladle, heat proof gloves, a good respirator, cast iron pot, and lead. Then most molds make 1 of each size at a time, ah more molds production type they make 3 or 4 at a time.
You have 15 to 20% waste from the scrap lead.
Buy lead get in touch with Sam he will give you back about half the weight, and you don't have to worry about the other dangers of melting lead.
Hope this helps you.
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