[robbor]

I have used a cast iron pot from the thrift store on the side burner of an old bbq and a propane torch. Also you could wrap your hooks with lead wire, really small used in fly tying to rolls of solder. You could also crimp on split shots. What are you trying to weight or make??? I might be a better idea to find someone in your area who alread makes lures and has a lead pot and then just buy one mold and go over with a 6 pack and share. Another option would be to get a electric element out of a hotwater heater, you can buy new ones for $10 and then wire it up to a cast iron pot.