bassnleo Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 I'm having a problem with my Lee lead pot. The spout where the lead flows out is constantly getting clogged. I've let it cool, cleaned it 2 times, same results, lead will only drip out, won't flow. The sinkers and tube heads I'm pouring look terrible almost as if they are in sections because of the lead not flowing into the mold. Any suggestions on how to fix? Quote
nwgabassmaster Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 While I was working at BPS, a customer that I talked to had this same problem, cause I told him that I was interested in making my own drop-shot weights. He told me about the SAME problem you are having, and he said that he sanded the spout down with a fin grit sandpaper, so that when the lead would pour, there would be something for a base layer of lead to cling to it, and cool, and then, would create a "slide" for the rest of the lead to pour easily out of. Not sure if he was serious, or was just pulling my leg. However, that is what I was told. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 It is probably tinned up or has some other type of build up on it. I would contact lee on it and check the best way to clean it is. Quote
bassnleo Posted February 18, 2006 Author Posted February 18, 2006 Got it pouring like new again!! The lead I'm using it must have had quite a bit of "other" metal mixed in. I allowed the pot to heat then cleaned it again, more thoroughly this time, made sure the spout was cleaned out. Now each time I pour I continue to make sure the spout is clean. Seems to have solved my problem. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I just bought the same pot you did and can see how that can happen very easily. Its such a small hole that the lead comes out of. But the melter is awsome. Saves so much time and I hardly ever have a bad cast. Good to hear its up and running again. Quote
bassnleo Posted February 20, 2006 Author Posted February 20, 2006 It is kind of nice to have the flexibility to pour terminal stuff, isn't it? I use alot of internal tube heads and have been experimenting with various hooks. I've also been pouring my own drop shot weights. My newest creation is an internal tube weight. Passes the time in winter. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 I just bought another poison tail jig mold to make smaller jigs. Cant wait until it gets here to see what they look like. I'm going broke waiting for spring to get here. Quote
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