Pour one for me

[Clan McKinnon]

I know this is a thread in rigormortis but it is too amazing not to comment on. thank you so much for this and for whoever gave me the link for it in one of their posts. Very well presented and much appreciated.

Best to you all,
Dallas

[MMorgan]

And glad you did its a good read and to add my two cents... Plumbing solder is a silver/tin based solder that has no lead in it whatsoever.... and melts at low temperature as well.... wonder if that would be a good alternative to the 50/50 mix?? its a bit harder then 50/50 solder or is there issues with it from those who have tried it????

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

This looks like a better method than shaping and filing the bolster out of 1/2 inch aluminum like I have done. I will probably try it.

You can make a serviceable ladle out of an old kitchen spoon. If you hammer it a bit you can deepen it and even form the 'spout thingie" on it. I've done several that way. Split a piece of dowel rod and screw it to the spoon handle to lengthen it and give you a cool place to hold on to.

Dan

[Old Hippie]

where can I get the meltin' pot with a spout thingie"? Or is ther something I can use on the cheap?

Sure. Go to a cooking store and get a Lodge cast-iron butter-melting pan. Says right on their website guys use 'em for pouring bullets and other lead melts.

Just don't take Mama's without tellin' her. (and gettin' her a new one!)

:ootd:

[RonnieMac13]

I can just hear my wife now NOT ANOTHER HOBBIE!