Lead pots

Snag · 2025-10-13T03:26:44+00:00

Hey Bob , what do you know about Lyman model 61 bottom pour lead pots ? I scored one at a yard sale last Friday for IIRC 30 bucks - older unit I think because it has the cast iron base . The mica at the power plug is destroyed but I managed a temporary fix for testing . It heats and melts the lead , but it dribbles . Is there a recommended way to clean up the valve area to stop that dribble ? This unit is going to make it viable for me to cast with the aim to sell a few bullets/balls to friends and neighbors . Not for profit but more to enable purchase of more casting supplies for whatever comes down the road ahead . .