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Bruce

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Getting the lead out
« on: May 01, 2010, 01:54:34 PM »
       Seeking a good source for pewter to make ornate muzzle cap, other than antique shops.

                                               Amalgamine Settelbean, who is fond of scram gravey.
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g.pennell

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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2010, 01:58:31 PM »
Track has it in their catalog...1 lb. bars I believe.

Greg
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Offline SCLoyalist

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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2010, 02:41:36 PM »
James Townsend & Son also lists it in their catalog in 1 lb bars.
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nc_cooter

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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2010, 03:26:42 PM »
Lenox lead free solid wire solder is the same as lead free pewter. You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot, etc.
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northmn

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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2010, 06:12:43 PM »
I have used the lead free solder for caps and it works OK. 

DP
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Re: Getting the lead out
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2010, 06:45:46 PM »
R. E. Davis Co. sells lead-free pewter in pellet form, 1/4 lb and 1/2 lb bags.  http://www.redaviscompany.com/0301.html   I just noticed Davis lists it as "pewter".  Given the quotation marks, now I'm wondering if it really is pewter.

If you're not in a hurry, old pewter mugs, plates, etc. can be found at garage sales and flea markets.

-Ron
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Ron Winfield

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