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03-24-2011, 11:45 AM
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Lead Melting Pot
Im realize that cast iron is preferred, but why can't you use a stainless steel or aluminum pot?
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03-24-2011, 12:22 PM
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Stainless would probably work, but I've had aluminum pots melt on the Coleman stove.
Besides, isn't there a link to Alsheimers with aluminum cookery? I'd hate to get aluminum poisoning in my lead souffles!
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03-24-2011, 12:29 PM
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+1 on the aluminum pot ! The melting point of aluminum is not enough higher than that of lead to guarantee you won't wind up with a terrible mess on the floor. Don't use it.
Larry
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03-24-2011, 12:31 PM
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I have never seen a cast stainless steel pot for sale. I’m pretty sure the two biggest factors for using a cast iron pot are that the cast iron is pretty affordable and that it holds some of the heat better than any other available similar type of pot.
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03-24-2011, 01:19 PM
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Cheap imported cast iron pots from asia show up every so often. I think I paid $7 for mine (new) last year.
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03-24-2011, 09:14 PM
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Cast iron is preferable because it will keep and distribute heat better than anything else.
Stainless steel is fine also.
Believe it or, not a great cheap alternative for melting lead are the surplus ammo cans. The one that is used for the 50cal or the 45cal is a good size. You can even keep the cover partially closed to keep the melt hotter until you are ready to ladle. I have been using the same can over a fish fryer for over two years and it's doing fine....Just a little rust where the green paint has been burned off. In fact, the rubber seal is still there.....Would have thought that it would have melted long ago!
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03-25-2011, 10:53 AM
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Go to the hardware store and buy a 4" cast iron pipe cap, works fine and is cheap.
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