RE: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead?
A buddy of mine gave me a roll of lead they use for roofing. It is about 4 inches wide and about 1/16 of an inch thick. I dont know how long a piece this roofing lead comes in but the piece he gave (five feet long) me but it lasted me a number of years. Larger hardware stores should have it. Aloha to all on RCSE (even you Gordy grin), Al Battad WH6VE AMA #506981 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 8:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead? In a message dated 11/15/2003 9:09:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if lead sheeting is used in areas where X-ray operators duck behind a screen or barrier. Yep. A friend's dentist did a new installation and friend was able to salvage a sizable chunk of ~1/16 thick sheet lead which he was kind enough to share. Also a boxful of ~ 1x2 pieces of lead foil which are part of those cardboard encased pieces of x-ray film with the bite tab they tell you to chomp on when they stick them in your mouth. This stuff mashes into odd-shaped spaces very nicely. Dentists typically save the lead foil for recycling (since it shouldn't be put in the regular trash). Would your dentist give it to you instead? - You can ask! Good Lift!
Re: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead?
I have both lead shot and sheet lead. Tom TG http://adesigner.com/hobbies 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 phone 540 943-3356 fax 540 943-4178 - Original Message - From: Darrellz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'rcse' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 9:34 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead? Roofing its used in ROOFING for flashings. It normally comes in a roll 12 X 20'. Just bought some a week ago. Darrell Z. -Original Message- From: Stuart Hall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 5:57 PM To: rcse Subject: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead? I need to stop using quarters and the like as ballast. Is there a common (read: local) source for sheet lead? I checked the local Home Depots and Lowes looking for some Chimney/roofing flashing but they only carry aluminum now. I'd also rather not melt down my own from discarded wheel weights unless that is the only alternative. So I am seeking suggestions of other potential places to look that I might have not thought about. Thanks in advance! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead?
I am surprised no one uses bismuth alloys for a lead replacement. I use it for holding complex shapes for machining. Check out the low temp alloys http://www.harpellassociates.com/a/a-fusible.htm You could pour some of these into your fuselage without any heat related problems. --Greg Nuspel A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice. - Howe RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead?
In a message dated 11/15/2003 9:09:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if lead sheeting is used in areas where X-ray operators duck behind a screen or barrier. Yep. A friend's dentist did a new installation and friend was able to salvage a sizable chunk of ~1/16" thick sheet lead which he was kind enough to share. Also a boxful of ~ 1"x2" pieces of lead foil which are part of those cardboard encased pieces of x-ray film with the bite tab they tell you to chomp on when they stick them in your mouth. This stuff mashes into odd-shaped spaces very nicely. Dentists typically save the lead foil for recycling (since it shouldn't be put in the regular trash). Would your dentist give it to you instead? - You can ask! Good Lift!
