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    Default Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman

    Quote Originally Posted by Vaal View Post
    Ok, that I understand but the instruction manual say you must never use alloys in the mold as it will damage it. And I am not in the mood to "kill" a mold to find out. Clearly the manual is over cautious or something in that line.
    eg is your alloy has Al in it then your mould made of Al will be damaged.
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    Default Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman

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    eg is your alloy has Al in it then your mould made of Al will be damaged.
    I don't think Pb and Al tend to alloy well.

    The instructions say pure lead. This may be hard to determine, depending on what equipment you have. I used stick-on wheel weights and they have a BHN of around 8. Still pretty soft, but not quite pure.

    It is not like the mould got damaged immediately, just the wear is higher than with softer, pure lead.

    I once made the mistake of using my normal bullet alloy in a Lyman Foster-type mould. Fortunately the mould is quite tough, but getting the plug out of the hollow base was a struggle. Everything being hot did not help...

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    Default Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman

    Quote Originally Posted by KK20 View Post
    eg is your alloy has Al in it then your mould made of Al will be damaged.
    How will you know if it has Al ?

    Or is that he trick just use pure lead?

    What is the best source for pure lead?

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    Default Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaptein L View Post
    How will you know if it has Al ?

    Or is that he trick just use pure lead?

    What is the best source for pure lead?
    Wheel that stick on have some Al in it.
    For my Slugs, I have a nice supply of linotype and large supply of old postal bag lead seals which are pure lead.
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    Default Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman

    Thanks

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