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Offline Kuffdaddy

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Thinking about starting
« on: 05/24/17 18:08 UTC »
I am thinking about getting started.  That said I have been reading about some of the proposed restrictions on lead.  That said I am curious if Do-It will be offering tungsten or if that is a realistic goal.  Just one of those just in case scenarios.  Even if the (laws?) don't get passed I would still like to go this route
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Re: Thinking about starting
« Reply #1 on: 05/24/17 18:44 UTC »
Welcome to the Do-It forums Kuffdaddy.

Tungsten is a tough one in a poured mold so I'd say that its a no go. Tin and lead and another couple heavy metals are doable  though so step right into it. There's nothing like catching fish on tackle you make yourself.

Again, welcome aboard.
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Re: Thinking about starting
« Reply #2 on: 05/24/17 19:12 UTC »
The Melting Point of Tungsten is too high for someone pouring at home, unless You have a lot of money to play with.
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Re: Thinking about starting
« Reply #3 on: 05/24/17 22:57 UTC »
Quote from: BareKnuckleJigs on 05/24/17 19:12 UTC
The Melting Point of Tungsten is too high for someone pouring at home, unless You have a lot of money to play with.

And by a lot he means !!A LOT!!  Seriously though I wouldn't worry much about a ban on lead.  It's not to expensive to get into lead pouring and for me anyway it didn't take long at all the be saving $ on jigs ( can't say that for plastic lol ) so your not out much if it ever does happen. Also as Tom pointed out there are a few other options. 
Come on over to the custom side!
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Re: Thinking about starting
« Reply #4 on: 05/25/17 02:04 UTC »
Melting Point of Lead...621.5°F

Melting Point of Tungsten...6,191°F
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Re: Thinking about starting
« Reply #5 on: 05/25/17 06:15 UTC »
Welcome !!! Unless you live we're they have a no lead law I wouldn't worry about it and you live in such a state you can use tin witch is lighter or bismuth but you need a mold release agent and work realitivily fast (safely) because it expands when it cools. And like what has been said before there is a extreme amount of satisfaction that you get the first time you catch a fish on something that you made.
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Re: Thinking about starting
« Reply #6 on: 05/25/17 17:34 UTC »
welcome to custombaits.com. (Kuffdaddy)...are you a police officer?
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