Lead Pouring tips

[Mugz]

Didn't think of Pam.....good idea.
My thru wires are not actual through wires you'd use for plug making. I made a piece with 1/8" stainless rods press fit into a piece of aluminum. It slides up into the bottom of the U-Do-It mold. I'll try and take a picture tonight. Going to try it tonight.

[Mugz]

One quick question......after I pour, how long do I wait before removing them? 2 mins, 5 mins, 15 mins? I imagine it solidifies quickly and the more I pour the hotter the mold gets....so I Imagine I would need to wait longer, the more I pour?

[go4broke44]

I use finishing nails as my "through wires" for lead molds, just hit them with some wd-40 before putting them in.

I usually pull them out as soon as the lead sets up, I'm using a mold made from mahogany though so it doesn't really benefit from heating up.