jonister Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Does anyone know where i can get tin at a good price, or any scrap items that i can melt for it, I pour lead but i really like how you can polish it and how i can cast a bigger jig on my light rods. I have found many sites that offer it for 20-35$ per pound, also what is the difference between "popcorn flakes" and plain tin ingots, i found some sites selling the flakes and just wanted to know anyones preference. I suppose the flakes would melt faster but is here any other difference? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 rotometals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Yep Roto- metals is the cheapest place on the i-net where you can buy in bulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys! they have seem to have the best prices ive seen so far! Is there any items that might be in a scrap yard ect. that might contain actual tin? Edited February 28, 2015 by jonister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks guys! they have seem to have the best prices ive seen so far! Is there any items that might be in a scrap yard ect. that might contain actual tin? Pewter is 95% tin. You can sometimes find scrap pewter at garage sales and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Ok thanks! does it separate when melted from the other materials, such as slag off of lead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I haven't yet melted any though I do have plans to do so. My understanding is that you can just melt the pewter and use it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Pewter doesn't shine like tin and it oxidizes faster in water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Ok thanks! good to know, maybe pewter would be a good lead free sinker source since it is fairly heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I intend to paint my tin/pewter jigs anyway. Sine they are lighter than lead they will hopefully give a different action to the jigs that hopefully the fish like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 That is what im hoping for too! I never thought about painting them, shows how i think . I also enjoy light tackle fishing and hope i can use these bigger styles on my spinning gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odinohi Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Pewter is about 2/3 the weight of lead. May or may not be lead free, but will still be lighter then lead. Modern pewter will be lead free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Ok thanks! I will probly look for newer pewter in that case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
