Reply With QuoteI do not pour so can't really help, but can tell you it's more than just lead to make a good jigs head! I do know guys get their lead so many different ways, but stay away from dirty lead like wheel weights! Good luck!
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Lead????
I'm gonna try my hand at making my own jigs. Where are you guys buying your lead?
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I do not pour so can't really help, but can tell you it's more than just lead to make a good jigs head! I do know guys get their lead so many different ways, but stay away from dirty lead like wheel weights! Good luck!
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Yes I've noticed. I think I've got the hooks I want to use figured out and the mold. Just slowing gathering everything up to start pouring
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I got my lead from Amazon. 99.9% pure. I use molds from do-it, spray them with a good coating of mold release. I also bought all of my supplies from Amazon. Guys that make there own bullets use the same stuff. I have turned out a lot of jig heads. I also pour outside.
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I also plan on using do it molds, eagle claw LiL nasty sickle hooks, and might even get a little crazy and try some of the powder paints
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Here is what I’m getting now:
https://www.rotometals.com/antimonia...antimony-lead/
Use to get pure lead but was too soft for my use. I don’t smoke or use any release agent on my molds. Believe this is a bunch of hooplah.
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Have used everything from roofing lead to x-ray room lead.
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These are all good ideas and people I know that pour say the same thing! However pay attention to DrNip's post as you do jig to want to use pure lead!
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Ask your buddies if they want to trade lead for jigs - let them hunt it down for you...
Craig's list - fleabay - scrap yard is probably best bet.
We always use the cleanest - purest lead. Buff your cavities and/or use a mold release.
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To soft ? Please explain?Originally Posted by DrNip
