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[toadfrog]

The first time you make some inline spinner bodies let me know, Cause that dog will hunt for me.

[dlaery]

VermontPhisher, on 08 March 2010 - 08:43 PM, said:

I have access to a centrifugal molding system where I work. My mind is already spinning about what I could do with this set up. The only snag for me is that it can only be used to cast lead free pewter because it is mostly used to make items considered to be toys. The big question is can I use pewter ounce for ounce in place of lead. I would mostly try to make inline spinner bait bodies and offset spinner baits. My other question is can I use pewter in standard molds or is it too hot? We pour it at 500 - 550 degrees if that helps out. Thanks

-Brett.

Pewter will be lighter than lead, maybe 60%. What is a "standard mold". If it is a silicone mold, 550 degrees won't be a problem.

[hawnjigs]

This might be a bit off topic, but of what value are pewter musket balls?

[VermontPhisher]

hawnjigs, on 24 March 2010 - 03:07 PM, said:

This might be a bit off topic, but of what value are pewter musket balls?

I am confused by your question. They sell for a few bucks is one answer. They are replicas we sell to museum gift shops . I take the 2nds home and turn them into drop shots. The real value is access to this machine. I just need to make the molds. Please elaborate on your question.

[hawnjigs]

I dunno, thought the lighter pewter weight might have a functional advantage for target shooting - longer range, flatter trajectory... Didn't know that they had value as replicas. I guess tourists will buy anything - here in HI you can buy plastic "shell" necklaces made in China.

[VermontPhisher]

hawnjigs, on 25 March 2010 - 09:00 PM, said:

I dunno, thought the lighter pewter weight might have a functional advantage for target shooting - longer range, flatter trajectory... Didn't know that they had value as replicas. I guess tourists will buy anything - here in HI you can buy plastic "shell" necklaces made in China.

I never tried shooting one , the thought is a little scary. We make all kinds of colonial period toys ,games and gifts right here in tha good ol USA. We have done better recently because all the lead crap coming from china has been banned. We pour with lead-free pewter. It costs more but we don't get in trouble with osha or the govt.