I still use Mercury and have about two (liquid) ounces of it I use for de-leading barrels. I use great caution to avoid spills, and always outside. It is not nearly as hazardous as it is made out to be, so long as you take care to not spill any. For years, I worked around great quantities of it every day without any ill effects. The main problem today is finding any of it, but it can still be had.