Super User Munkin Posted May 10, 2022 Super User Posted May 10, 2022 Search came up empty but I know this was discussed before. Who here has made baits using tin and or bismuth? I have someone that asked me about making some heads using it. All I know about them is they both have a lower melting point than lead. Thanks in advance. Allen Quote
Will Wetline Posted May 11, 2022 Posted May 11, 2022 https://www.rotometals.com/lead-free-bullet-casting-alloy-bismuth-based/#product-reviews I have been using this alloy for several years now. I cure powder paint at 325º for an hour for a full cure. Allen, you must coat the mold with Frankford Arsenal Drop Out (available from amazon.com) because bismuth expands as it cools. I set Lee's Pro Pot IV at "3". 1 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted May 11, 2022 Author Super User Posted May 11, 2022 32 minutes ago, Will Wetline said: https://www.rotometals.com/lead-free-bullet-casting-alloy-bismuth-based/#product-reviews I have been using this alloy for several years now. I cure powder paint at 325º for an hour for a full cure. Allen, you must coat the mold with Frankford Arsenal Drop Out (available from amazon.com) because bismuth expands as it cools. I set Lee's Pro Pot IV at "3". Thanks for the info. Allen Quote
PourMyOwn Posted May 16, 2022 Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/10/2022 at 9:23 PM, Will Wetline said: https://www.rotometals.com/lead-free-bullet-casting-alloy-bismuth-based/#product-reviews I have been using this alloy for several years now. I cure powder paint at 325º for an hour for a full cure. Allen, you must coat the mold with Frankford Arsenal Drop Out (available from amazon.com) because bismuth expands as it cools. I set Lee's Pro Pot IV at "3". Great info. Lead is illegal in my state, so I've used that alloy too. Best to get it out of the mold asap. I've had Neds get stuck in the mold due to expansion, which is a pain. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted May 16, 2022 Super User Posted May 16, 2022 Isn't tin (per volume) lighter than lead? Quote
PourMyOwn Posted May 16, 2022 Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, fishballer06 said: Isn't tin (per volume) lighter than lead? Yes Quote
Super User Cgolf Posted May 23, 2022 Super User Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/16/2022 at 12:43 PM, fishballer06 said: Isn't tin (per volume) lighter than lead? I buy a tin bismuth jig from Jades Jigs and on their site they say it runs about 20% lighter than the respective lead head size. 1 Quote
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