Can you put lead in this and melt it over a fire and then pour it into your molds??
49362
Yes, in fact it that's about all I use mine for. I use this to test cast to find the right mixture of lead. I have a propane torch that I use to heat it up and it's great for testing out loads without having to wait for a 10 or 20 lbs lead pot to heat up. if you plan on using it over a fire, make sure the Dipper is firmly screwed onto the handle as it may loosen from time to time. You wouldn't want it to fall off full of hot lead. This lead dipper would also be great as a field lead smelter for hard core muzzle loaders.
49363
Yes, grandpa did it. Propane torch would be easier. A stainless steel bowl is what I use. on a hotplate.The furnace for lead is MUCH safer. One burn (automatically 3rd degree) is more than it's cost.
49364
Its possible but very difficult. Not only does the bottom of the dipper need to be the right temp, the pouring spout needs to be just as hot - otherwise the lead will harden as it pours out. If it does, put it back over the heat until a few seconds after the lead around the spout melts. That way you know its the right temp also. However, holding he dipper that long to get it that hot could burn whoever is holding it. Instead, I would recommend a small melting pot (RCBS makes a relatively inexpensive cast iron one) that you could leave over the fire.
1576987
With my experience it just melts lead I think you need a special kind of pot to melt precious metals.
1684322
Yes and no. It will melt lead but I don't think the lead will fit in this pot. The top of the pot is only about 4-5" across. Moreover modern batteries have very little lead and are mixed with toxic airborne chemicals. If I were you I would avoid it and look for wheel weights, diver weights, scrap lead and the like. Stay safe.
154300
No it doesn't get hot enough. Lead melts at 621° Fahrenheit , silver at 1763° Fahrenheit, gold at 1948° Fahrenheit. You need a furnace for gold and silver and a graphite or similar crucible. They are pretty easy to make yourself check some youtube videos on making electric casting furnace.
503818
Highly doubt it, you'd need to be able to heat both pieces to melting point of solder. This tool will likely melt itself first and still not have enough power to do what you want.You may be better off with a propane torch like the kind used for plumbing.
1456013
I haven't tried to do this but I would imagine since they are plastic they would melt - maybe not in short time increments. I wouldn't recommend it personally but that is just my opinion.
1397352
I haven't tried, but I doubt it! I am pretty sure it would melt. It is an instant read thermometer.
611556
No, you can use it. It will not melt,its pretty thick and with stand the heat. Hope this helps!
781544
No it will not melt gold or silver. It is designed to melt lead which has a Much lower melting point than both gold or silver. You need a crucible to do that.
169791
Yes. I don't recommend buying this. I melted 2 of them with just normal operation of my heat.
1877199
I believe Eddie Sola is right. Melting point is higher for these other metals so you will need a mold like cast iron. I believe one of the other Brand names makes the same type mold in cast iron. Amazon also sells these. Clancy
203108
I dont think so, the plastic is pretty thin. I think it would melt. I never tried it.
1329675
After it's melted compleatly it should pour into whatever you want. Just be sure to give it plenary of time to cool
419903
I did some jewelry making with silver solder before in school, but we used torches, not a solder gun. We used natural gas torches, but you could do it with a propane one. I think you would have a better time if you bought a torch and some other equipment to do this kind of work. Don't forget your protective gear too! (faceshield, ventilation, etc)
834852
I'm pretty sure no....there is rubber on bottom that could possibly melt. I would call the company.
1569937
If the wire is steel, I rather doubt it. My steel crucible shows no melt from an hour of direct heat. An oxyacetylene torch can melt it for sure, but propane just doesn't burn hot enough.
1500291
I melt lead in this pot over a wood fire. Looking up the temperatures of "orange flames" from wood fire the orange flames are about 2400 degrees Farenheit... I have no idea what temperatures this pot will melt at but I can say I am not at all worried about this pot warping or melting down from the heat of the flames... the lead inside the pot becomes completely liquid (molten) after about 45 minutes over the wood fire. I'm sure people using this pot over gas burners get their lead to melt quicker but unless you're smelting steel I wouldn't worry about this pot breaking down.