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mnhogrider
08-12-2008, 01:09 PM
My mechanics were cleaning out one of our shop bays and found this. The lead ingots weigh 5 # each. The other 2 ingots are about 4 # each, are a brighter metal, gouges easily with a screwdriver. I took a propane torch to the corner of one and it melts like lead. My guess is it's solder, seems like a tin/lead mix of some sort. Any ideas as to what it might be?

I don't do any casting (time constraints, otherwise I would), so would anybody be interested in trading on this? I'm needing .380 auto brass. Maybe it's not worth the effort since there's about 20 # of shipping costs.
Pitmaster
08-12-2008, 01:23 PM
Where are you located? Load it up in a FRB, set a price, and someone may want it. What kind of shop do you have.
mnhogrider
08-12-2008, 01:26 PM
Located in Minnesota. I buy, sell & repair Caterpillar construction equipment.
Pitmaster
08-12-2008, 01:48 PM
Located in Minnesota. I buy, sell & repair Caterpillar construction equipment.

Too far for me to drive. :patriot:
AdamN
08-12-2008, 01:56 PM
I would say your ideas are spot on from the pics. Like the Pit-man said, Its worth something. Depending on the tin/lead ratio figure a buck a pound shipped. Flat rate would be $10.00 to ship.

If I had some 380 brass I would trade.

You ever come across any Wheel Weights??
mnhogrider
08-12-2008, 08:09 PM
I don't usually see any wheel weights in my shop. Lot's of steel & iron, no lead!
sparky241
08-12-2008, 08:36 PM
My mechanics were cleaning out one of our shop bays and found this. The lead ingots weigh 5 # each. The other 2 ingots are about 4 # each, are a brighter metal, gouges easily with a screwdriver. I took a propane torch to the corner of one and it melts like lead. My guess is it's solder, seems like a tin/lead mix of some sort. Any ideas as to what it might be?

I don't do any casting (time constraints, otherwise I would), so would anybody be interested in trading on this? I'm needing .380 auto brass. Maybe it's not worth the effort since there's about 20 # of shipping costs.

ok this looks like what me grand daddy used to fix dents in cars back in the day. they use to use lead instead of body filler. Only his lead was thinner but looked like this. Is this from an old body shop?
BigSlick
08-12-2008, 08:55 PM
Wow Sparky, you almost old as me :supergrin:

Using lead ta fix car bodies went out many a year ago. It was almost an art form, didn't crack like badly done bondo either.

Fix it once, it stay fixed
mnhogrider
08-13-2008, 08:05 AM
The previous owner was a contractor who designed and built foundations for large structures, bridges, etc. He also designed and made wrought iron stuff as a side hobby and made neon signs. I'm sure the lead/solder had something to do with his business or maybe his hobbies. It's the only quanitity of alloy I've found. I've been in the building over 10 years, and once in a while something still turns up!
GLOCKENNBOOMER
08-13-2008, 11:20 AM
ok this looks like what me grand daddy used to fix dents in cars back in the day. they use to use lead instead of body filler. Only his lead was thinner but looked like this. Is this from an old body shop?
I was gonna suggest that too...It's almost getting to be a lost art.
yammerschooner
08-13-2008, 11:55 AM
Do you happen to be in or close to Rochester?
gokyo
08-13-2008, 12:02 PM
How much 380 are you looking for?

I would be interested in a trade.
MakeMineaP99
08-13-2008, 02:01 PM
Do you happen to be in or close to Rochester?

Rochester, NY? I got family there.
mnhogrider
08-13-2008, 02:47 PM
I'm about 1 hour north of Rochester, MN.
mnhogrider
08-13-2008, 02:50 PM
gokyo,

I could use as much .380 as you think is fair to trade with. I'll take as much as you would want to let go.
cohutt
08-13-2008, 04:50 PM
Located in Minnesota. I buy, sell & repair Caterpillar construction equipment.

D10 avatar?
gokyo
08-13-2008, 11:21 PM
i will look and see what I can find.
mnhogrider
08-14-2008, 10:16 AM
D8N Cohutt. 285 HP. Good berm builder for my range.
CaptToyota
08-14-2008, 04:48 PM
I may have some 380, have to look, as last batch went to New Hampshire for a fella to feed his M11A1.
sparky241
08-14-2008, 04:55 PM
Wow Sparky, you almost old as me :supergrin:

Using lead ta fix car bodies went out many a year ago. It was almost an art form, didn't crack like badly done bondo either.

Fix it once, it stay fixed
actually im a pretty young fart im only 29 but i watched grandad work on cars in his garage where the restored old cars back to original