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Foundry Alloy Pieces ~34 lb Box with Freight ~(12%-Tin, 26%-Antimony, balance-Lead trace of CU and FE)
- SKU:
- foundboxpcs
- MPN:
- 548599
- Availability:
- in stock- Free Shipping
- Weight:
- 34.00 LBS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
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Description
This is a mix box of Foundry metal pieces and letters used for printing, 32-34 pounds
Pieces range in weight from 1/10th ounce to 2.0 ounces
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(12%-Tin, 26%-Antimony, balance-Lead trace of CU and FE)
Only a few thousand pounds left. Hurry order now, When its gone , its gone !
This very hard alloy was designed
to completely fill the molds used in the printing process prior to the development of computerized typesetting in the late 20th century. It is a bit hard for silhouette shooting or hunting bullets, as it tends to shatter when hitting metal plates or heavy bones.
3 Reviews
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Foundry Alloy Pieces
Looks good - fair bit of dirt/dust/copper bits to screen/wash out- think floor sweepings- use disposable gloves and open the box inside a trash bag to contain the lead dust- probably best transfer it to ammo/paint can(s). Just over a gallon of typeset and bits just as they say.
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linotype, and thermometer
thermometer needs a clip to hold it oin the pot
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Lots of letters.
Lots of letters. I find myself picking out ones to spell my name! Started with just my initials then my wife’s, then full names. Now I’m thinking hostage letter! So many neat fonts. I found an ampersand that I’m keeping! It appears that it should make good bullets. I plan on mixing a percentage of pure lead in once I get it all melted into ingots. Good stuff and I find it interesting too.