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oldtimer Guest
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:40 pm Post subject: Lead loading |
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For some reason I can't explain,I have often thought I would like to have a try at lead loading.I am aware of the health hazards and need for sensible precautions but that is all.I wonder if modern fillers have made this a totally redundant exercise or not.I would be glad if someone would tell me so or,alternatively,clue me up on the procedure if possible.
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4109 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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There is something very satisfying about lead loading! and it's not half as difficult as some folk would have you believe. There is nothing wrong with modern fillers if they are used properly, but you just can't beat shaping some semi molten body solder.
Give it a go!
Dave |
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oldtimer Guest
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject: lead loading |
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Thank you Dave for you words of encouragement.Being totally clueless,do I have to "treat"the area first with something like a "tinning"paint orpreparation?
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John |
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Roger-hatchy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex
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oldtimer Guest
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject: Lead loading |
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Thank you for your input and info R-h.Much appreciated.
John |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4109 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:57 pm Post subject: Re: lead loading |
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oldtimer wrote: | Thank you Dave for you words of encouragement.Being totally clueless,do I have to "treat"the area first with something like a "tinning"paint orpreparation?
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John |
John, you can tin with bakers fluid, but far easier to use a flux solder paste, I am pretty sure Frost supply a kit with all the bits in ,all you are really doing is tinning the steel with the solder paste, and then with some heat adding the solder, keeping the area warm you use wooden spatula's to roughly shape the solder, if it all goes wrong you can simply walk away let it set and go back (after a pint or a cup of tea!) if you have ever welded its a bit like welding in slow motion.
Dave |
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oldtimer Guest
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject: Lead loading |
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Hello again Dave,
Thanks to you and R-h I have been pushed inthe right direction.I have just found the Frost site and info there for novices/dummies like me so I will concentrate on that for a start and,hopefully won't have to make a nuisance of myself to you and others while I do my homework
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John |
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