<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1479" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>RicB asked: "<FONT face="Times New = Roman" size=3>Joe mentioned this... wondered if anyone else has done this and = evnt <BR>what are the health risks and precautions... and for that matter... = just <BR>what kind of gear is needed to do this, how much heat.... what to = melt <BR>it in.... how fast it must be re-cast into other forms.... etc etc.<BR><BR>Cheers<BR>RicB,</FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV>I answered this for Jeannie Grassi, but since more of you wish to = know about the process....</DIV> <DIV>The tools needed are: 1. Cast Pot for melting 2. Ladle, as used in = casting bullets. 3. Propane Stove w/appropriate tank/regulator, etc. 4. Picnic = Bench or such. This process MUST be done in open air, as the fumes are not = healthy, to say the least!  5. An appropriate air filtration mask just to be safe/sure.</DIV> <DIV>Make your own "Moulds", depending on the size desired. These = "Moulds" must be somewhat "conical"/beveled to insure removal of the leads, after = cooling. Most "ladles" hold enough for about two key leads, (depending on the = size of the key lead, of course.). The ladle is left in the pot, so it's as hot as = the molten lead. BTW, a steady hand is required. Protective clothing is = recommended as well. (Welder's gear is good.) Heavy Leather, Long gloves.</DIV> <DIV>I hope this answers your questions.</DIV> <DIV>Best Regards,</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>