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  1. 09-10-2017, 06:03 PM #1
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    I'm gonna order a pot tonight to start my pouring adventure, which pot would you guys suggest for a starter. I've seen a lot of lee pots in videos and the such but thought I'd ask here. Thanks guys


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    I purchased the Lee then further research led me to the RCBS for one reason.
    The Lee requires constant 'fiddling' and I am not a 'fiddling' guy.
    It's 'fix it and forget it' for me.
    Never had one 'fiddling' moment.
    It's plug it in, use it, turn it off until next time.
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    I definitely don't want to be fiddling, I want to pour jigs not mess with the pot


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    Quote Originally Posted by ArkieJason View Post
    I definitely don't want to be fiddling, I want to pour jigs not mess with the pot


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    I don't know if you already got one or not, but this would probably get more replies on the Painting and Pouring Jigheads board? here is a link.
    http://www.crappie.com/crappie/pouri...ting-jigheads/

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    I didn't realize I posted this in the wrong spot, that's for letting me know skip. I bought the lee 10 pound pot. We'll see what happens lol


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    You got the Lee 10-4 production pot?
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    Yes that's the one I ordered


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    If the spout goes to dripping place a screwdriver in the slot on top of the stem, twist back and forth a few times.
    If the spout flow isn't good use a bent paper clip to clear it.
    I use a long teaspoon to scrape the sides and stem when the lead is melted before production to get the crud out.
    I add about a pea size piece of wax to the melt, stir as it burns, it will flame up. Any kind of wax will do.
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    Thanks for the tips canebreaker everything but the lead showed up today , so might be pouring this weekend. Kinda went off the deep end, ordered a fluid bed and powder paints also


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    I know nothing about powder paints, can't help you there. I have lots of lead, alloy and zinc.
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