Lead

[Keith Roberts]

Lead is covered with a THIN layer of lead oxide and that is what makes it
inert to the outside world. Cleaning the surface won't do anything to stop
the swelling so I would think recasting would have the same effect..

Keith

> I've been wondering whether it's necessary to melt and re-cast the lead
> weights in order to re-use them.  How about pressing them through a die to
> clean the surface and correctly size the old weights?  I have such a die,
> originally marketed for sizing dowels (which generally arrive oval and
> oversize).  Anybody try this yet, or do I need to do it and report back?
>
> Mike
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