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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Beautiful beyond description Dan. True artwork
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Beautiful, might try that when I retire, have poured thousands of pounds of lead being in the plumbing trade in years past. The younger plumbers have no clue how to pour a lead joint.
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That would much like casting pearls before the swine. I pray the recipients appreciate it.
Me solum relinquatis
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Beautiful, might try that when I retire, have poured thousands of pounds of lead being in the plumbing trade in years past. The younger plumbers have no clue how to pour a lead joint. Be careful, Sir. It is somewhat addictive, and fatal to swine from those trapped in pens to those ravaging at night.
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Me solum relinquatis
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Beautiful, might try that when I retire, have poured thousands of pounds of lead being in the plumbing trade in years past. The younger plumbers have no clue how to pour a lead joint. How would you smoke it?
I am MAGA.
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That’s a lot of smelting
Any tremors or motor loss yet? 🤪
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DD, Nothing more honorable than donating precious metals to those in need.
“Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them.” ― G. Orwell
"Why can't men kill big game with the same cartridges women and kids use?" _Eileen Clarke
"Unjust authority confers no obligation of obedience." - Alexander Hamilton
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No shakes as of yet. Sometimes a little spat on the feet reminds me that flip flops are poor apparel for the craft.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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DD, Nothing more honorable than donating precious metals to those in need. Thanks, your kind words are encouraging. 😁
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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been 28 yrs since I was casting for 45s and 38s, still have everything to do it.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
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I would certainly call those art, or more appreciatively, artisan or treasure. In fact, I would nominate them for legal tender.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
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These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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Riddle me this please. If the recipient(s) were interested in use for jewelry and requested help with nose or ear piercing, what standard of precision is required? This? Or this? Maybe somewhere in between??? Like this?
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Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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I've got a bunch of range recovered lead I need to melt down. My bullets don't look that nice but they shoot ok.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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What’s your equipment?
What alloy, dropped in water for a quench?
Caliber and case?
I think I need to get back into it.. unlike Roger, all my old casting equipment left here years ago.
Those look great!
Mold, aluminum or steel?
Thanks for any input!
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Riddle me this please. If the recipient(s) were interested in use for jewelry and requested help with nose or ear piercing, what standard of precision is required? This? Or this? Maybe somewhere in between??? YES !
Paul.
"Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"
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Most definitely art, DD! No two are exactly alike, I'm sure, but each a thing of beauty...and each can be expected to perform beautifully with extreme confidence. THAT'S art.
Don't be the darkness.
America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.
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What’s your equipment?
What alloy, dropped in water for a quench?
Caliber and case?
I think I need to get back into it.. unlike Roger, all my old casting equipment left here years ago.
Those look great!
Mold, aluminum or steel?
Thanks for any input! Dropped in water? That's almost as wrong as a football bat. Alloy? Several. Pure lead to Lyman #2 with a strong predisposition towards stuff in the 6-10 BHN range. I don't load for hyper mangleums. Caliber? Take your pick: .17, .22, .25, .7mm .30, .38, .40, .44, .45, .50. Steel moulds. Aluminum is for making planes and choppers.
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Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Nice work Dan. My efforts along those lines lately have been more for 45 acp and 45 Colt. I do have a couple hundred pounds cast for the rifles though. 25-20, 308, and 38-55 work real well with cast. I've been up to 2500 fps with the 308 using powder coat, but for the most part I stay under 1500.
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