r1fpgb Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Since clean lead is so hard to come by now adays and friend gave me a 3"x4"x 20" long bar of lead. Now the problem is how to get small enought chucks for my melting pot. I'd spend more money on propane trying to melt it than it's worth. Does anyone know of an easy way to cut this bar down to a more managable size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplextackle Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 circular saw with a carbide blade works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 There was a lengthy thread just a year ago. The hatchet won the day. Here's a link. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/wire-baits/12223-75-lb-block-lead-how-can-i-melt.html Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 There was a lengthy thread just a year ago. The hatchet won the day. Here's a link.http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/wire-baits/12223-75-lb-block-lead-how-can-i-melt.html Dave Just exactly what I use Dave. I use it on the concrete floor in the garage. Just have to sharpen the hatchet after;lol. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Take the hatchet , place its cutting edge on the lead bar(on the floor) at desired location and hit the blunt side of hatchet with a sledgehammer a couple of times , it separates easier cutting halfway from either side(if you dare , let someone else take the hammer........or the hatchet ??) . good luck , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1fpgb Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I ended up using a 6pt sawsall blade cutting the bar 1/2 way thru then used a ax and hammer to break it apart. Thanks for all the suggestions. PS Using WD40 while cutting with sawsall helps alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagacious Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I ended up using a 6pt sawsall blade cutting the bar 1/2 way thru then used a ax and hammer to break it apart. Thanks for all the suggestions.PS Using WD40 while cutting with sawsall helps alot. Looks like you read and followed my advice in the link Dave provided. Yes, WD40 makes a huge difference. Glad everything worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chetco Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Log splitter,yes that's something we all have in the garage.Here on OR we can find someone that own's one ,40lb ball cut just like butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrykerLures Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) I have this feeling that I'm stating the obvious. But Make sure you wear a Air Purifying mask when you cut it, breathing in tiny lead particles is something I know I don't wanna mess with Also, Does anyone know if the Lead weights off of a Castnet is PURE lead or is It mixed in with other metals That usually aren't put into molding leads? Edited April 12, 2010 by StrykerLures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
