DIY Lead FREE Fishing Weights ( Sinkers )
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- On Ta Days video we are exploring ways to use your existing lead molds to make sinker that are lead free . I appreciate you watching if you like it don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications by clicking the bell
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that was a great video! fun and informative....can't ask for much more........
Thank you Sir
@@FishinNStuff how did you go about getting these metals? Seems hard to find unless you go online.
@@Oh_Its_Jo it's a little hard to find . I got the idea because in the gun world they are casting bullets from it
I used these with the Team Catfish weight slides to make a th-cam.com/users/postUgkxdmsDj7fQXe77DC0l7P7ua8B3PiESUubM Carolina rig and they were perfect for the ponds I fish. I have also used them to make 3 way rigs and these work perfectly. Haven't had any issues with them snagging in rocks or in weeds yet.
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos. I am a low budget fisherman who now has cool stuff I MADE, that is still low budget, thanks to you. I love your channel and so does my wallet!!!
I really appreciate you watching brother
For a easy ingot mold go to the dollar store and buy a small loaf pan. I got one that was about 1.5 inches by 4 inches at a dollar store here in Wisconsin.
Great video. You can always use an old muffin pan for an ingot mold. I typically process all my wheel weights and scrap lead into ingots in the muffin pan. It makes storing your lead easier.
Great idea
I like the way you admit to not knowing everything in the whole wide world. Some other TH-camrs think they do.
Heck no ive made videos that failed so bad i didn't even bother to edit them lmbo . If you never fail then you've never left your comfort zone
@@FishinNStuff True.
Man that solder one was pretty. Thi was an awesome test. Thanks for sharing.
Bismuth would certainly be my choice for a lead free weight. Thanks for another awesome and informative video. There hasn’t been a video from Fishin N Stuff that I haven’t enjoyed.
Thank you very much
Been saving alot of money ever since I found your channel. The missus let's me fish more now that I'm not spending much anymore. hahahaha
Heck yeah lol
@@FishinNStuff I have several molds to choose from. 😎👍
Sorry did you just say 'let's you'......
Lol
Mine begs me to go so that I don't burn down the house trying to make sinkers....
Thank you for turning the close caption on
When I was a kid we used to use the old tobacco bags for weights 4 weights you fill him up with sand and if they get caught in the rocks you'd be able to break the loose but they've work good for fishing in the Bay
Use a kitchen match light and soot the inside of your mold till black the mold will then release lead effortlessly ! Plus lay mold across melting pot to preheat prior to pouring
Bismuth with a little tin mixed in would probably be pretty good.
Tin can make some good jig heads and lures too. It stays shiny, unlike lead, and so you can often get away without painting it. And the lower density can sometimes be a benefit, as your baits/lures sink more slowly even when using the same weight.
whenever i go somewhere where lead isnt alowed, i pour some sinkers with bismuth its my go to. the best part about it is when the leftover bismuth cooling (if you do it right) it forms beautiful crystals that you can sell to buy more
By making these sinkers flat like you do they will really hug the bottom great idea
Pretty cool experiment, thanks for the knowledge and tips 👍
Well Sir, I just spent the last couple hours watching your videos! Thank you for all the awesome ideas and tips! This is probably the most useful channel I’ve found for me!
Thank you brother , im working on a few good ones
Been fishin forever. I’ve always used a raindrop weight made from aluminum, but great video
Thank you Sir
I really like your no-roll sinker mold. Awesome!
Loving this channel. Like that "good old boy" twang! Sure gets my creative mind going!
Thank you Sir
Another great video!!! Thanks for sharing w us!! Let’s go fishin!!!!!!w
I use non toxic cement and im done in five minutes. more time fishing less time playing. thanks for the video.
I'm definitely going to have to do that
Saves a lot for me. Thanks
Great job explaining the difference in the sinker metals,👍
This is a very interesting experiment Sir😁😁😁😁 Wow buddy I remember when you were just a small Channel, now look at you 82.8 K Subs👍👍😮😮
Hey Fredo I appreciate it buddy
Very interesting . I have a lot of wheel weights already melted down just need to make a mold or buy one .
Make sure the weights are not made with zinc.
Great video like always. I just started casting my own sinkers. You can smoke the molds with a burning candle. Helps the sinkers not stick.
Can't get enough of these videos you should do a cheap diy mold without using resin and silicone
Plaster ?
@@FishinNStuff yea something like that you should do a video on it too
Great idea. Good comparison test, this is giving me ideas. Thanks for showing this.
Great video. Glad I hit that notification bell 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks buddy 🇨🇦👍
I always enjoy watching your videos, Brother! Keep them coming! God Bless!
Thank you Sir
Old railroad spikes are good and heavy 😊 maybe an experiment for another day!
And dont forget good ole spark plugs....
Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!
I am not a DIY guy, but I have started watching your videos. Good stuff. While I will never do this one, I make my own rod holders, and watched your PVC video the other day, gave me a new idea. Thanks. Forgot to comment on that one.
I appreciate it , this video I got the idea because people are making bismuth bullets now and I thought it was interesting
Didn't known you were into HEAVY METAL! Lol!
Great video, as usual, and super informative. Thanks!
A heavier element refers to the element's atomic structure. Lead (Pb) "Plumbum" is Element 82, it's atomic mass is 207.2 whereas Bismuth (Bi) "Bisemutum" is Element 83, it's atomic mass is 208.9
Well thanks for clearing that up ,,,,,but im still confused lolol
Paint the inside of your molds with liquid paper, they should release better. It works on Forged In Fire.
Graphite from pencils will do the trick too.
Good video.
I've been trying to melt my bank sinkers into triangle sinkers.
Band sinkers don't work very good on the North Carolina coast!
Just found my alternative!
Thanks
First time I've seen your video's and it's not only educational but you make it funny too!
Great video !! Very interesting for weight fluctuations with the different "lead free" solutions. BUT !! BE CAREFULL guys ! Bismuth is toxic, and the toxicity of the vapors when you melt it are functionaly similar to mercure... Anyway, bismuth is way less toxic than lead, but you should be well inspired to keep wearring your "respirator" during the whole casting process. Take care guys ! GBY all :)
Really enjoy watching you create stuff. Just wondering if anybody else noticed that your lead pot is the same brand as the antique mold that you showed us at the beginning. Amazing to think they are still in business after all this time.
I didn't even notice it , that's cool man
I can say you got better at hitting the hole by the end of the video. Practice make perfect. Great video like usual.
The lip on the pot is so fat it threw me off lol
I've seen a video with a guy making weights out of river stones. He drilled a hole and epoxied the eyelet in place. Good for those suspicious carp.
I've seen that too
What kind of a person would vote a Thumbs down on such a fun and informative video. I've got a dollar says he or she votes thumbs down on most "it" watches. I vote five stars, thumbs up.
Pewter work s great. Weight is close.to lead
I started to use pewter, but I read the main metal in pewter is tin so I just used tin
Bis muth is lighter than most metals but if you want a sinker material that is also cheap use copper. I collect old household wire from scrap bins and electrical shops and strip the plastic off . Melt the copper (wear a respiratory) down and pour into molds. Makes a great down rigging ball for salmon fishing. Cat wire from communication cables are best , they are nice thin wires that are easier to melt...👍 👍 🇨🇦
Looks like that old egg sinker mold is from West Newton, PA. I’m 25 minutes away from there and fish nearby
That lead fee solder one looks awesome LOL Happy Fishing buddy!
You could buy a solid copper ground rod at your Home Depot or Lowe’s and cut it in small pieces and use for sinkers or add them to your molds for weight
How about a DIY UV cure resin box, for when you're making your own crankbaits, woblers, etc. ?
That's not a bad idea
Very good video. Lots of good information!
I will, “ STICK AROUND!” for more!
Lol thank you
My grandfather used drill into small river stones and put in a small eye bolt then glue it in place with some kind of really strong glue , that's what he used for sinkers
I've seen that , I was going to make a video about it . But I haven't got around too it yet
Wicked hacks Man !
Thank you
The solder probably stuck to your mold because some types have a flux core or rosin core which helps the solder bond to other surfaces.
Your mostlikely correct lol
Just wanted to say keep the great videos going!! May you always have Tight lines!
Very very helpful you just gave me an idea, will let you know soon thanks a lot.
Please do!
Glad you done all the testing saved us all a bit time chears
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If you get the heart burn you can eat a sinker. Great video
Heyyyy lmbo lol that's funny
And as as always thanks for the video. TA DAY.
Thanks
Had to watch again. Thanks and God bless.
Noticed your Hot Pot was a Palmer product also!!! You are something else!!!
Lol thank you , yeah I try and have fun doing it . That's cool that company is still making that stuff
Great video found it very educational now I'm wondering why bismuth shot shells cost so much lol
That's where I got the idea , from ppl making bullets from it , I appreciate it buddy
Love this dude. Fun and informative
Thank you Sir
Awesome video buddy
Great video! A follow up video about the cost of each material will be great! It would be nice to know which 1 is the most cost effective substitute for lead. Really enjoyed it. God bless!
Of course none of them are as cheap and as easy to find than lead . But honestly I after making the video I noticed that zinc is cheaper than the tin which was the cheapest
Problem. Can you do a follow up video to this. A quick google search and seeing Bismuth at 8.99 a pound while lead is 2.99. Significant. Price per sinker basically tripled.
Well I guess that's the price of saving the environment . Really its still cheaper than buying lead free sinkers . Titanium and steel sinkers aren't cheap
Really enjoy your channel ... I've watched nearly all your videos in the last couple weeks .. (Informative and funny) . It's obvious you spend a lot of time and thought into making them.. I'm an old NC fisherman myself outside of Raleigh a bit .. Just sharing a thought here ,, but I was thinking of other things or challenges I might throw your way to give you something else to do or think about when you run outta ideas .. You ever given any thought to see if there's any way to improve or add to the security of our boat trailers outside of, or in addition to the typical trailer tongue locking systems ?? Anyhow, like I said, just a thought ... God's blessings on you and your channel brother ...
Thank you Sir
I wasn't going to wear a respirator, but Darth Vader convinced me! Great content, Sir.
Lol yeah he's scary lol . Thank you brother
Thank you. Subbed!
I used to bite my lead split shot sinkers onto the my line like a lazy idiot. Bismul rules! Thank you!
Don’t feel lonely I used to do my self 👍
@@eugenejohnson8635 Hahah I still do....
...'still do... oh well
I've done it every time I use split shot and still do who needs pliers to close them if u do your a pussy
Wow, I had no idea you could do all that. I learn somethin every single video you put out. Im giTtin kInDa smaRteR er 😁 thanks for the info brother!!
You plenty Smart brother
Use a round ball bullet mold to make round sinkers . I use a .50 cal. round ball mold to make sinkers .
Good idea . Im. Working on a egg sinker mold now
I live in an apartment by the time I bought the vice the work table the lead Sinker molds the gas and the torch the gloves the ladle to pour the lead and a respirator and he'll from the wife the first Sinker cost me about $400 not bad for a day's fishing
Hahaha hell from the wife will bump it up too a 1000 lol
Hello my super awesome friend
Hey brother , I appreciate that
Is a nonstick muffin pan instead of a ingot mold. Works great.
Ima do that
Brother you are the Jack of all Trades keep up 👍🥃🍺❤️🇺🇸✝️
Great information!!!
Thank you Sir
Since I found ya, I'm going back to watch your old videos. That's just what I do when I find a GREAT VLOG I want to follow!! What state are you in? Not mental state, I got that figured out. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Interesting, great comparisons--🤴
Thank you
You’re very Welcome brother
been doing some checking up on bismuth in australia first it is almost 7 times more expensive than lead but the thing that got me is that it expands as it cools .aint that strange .
That is strange 🤔 yeah it's higher than lead but not that much higher . The thing is at least here leads so available it's cheaper . If you compare new lead or 100% pure lead bought in ingots to bismuth it's a little bit higher . Leads just more readily available I guess
I am definitely going to wear my respirator .
Lmbo
An old muffin tin works good for a enget mold.
I have two that I use when I'm melting lead from scrap. I use an old cast iron skillet and a wood fire. I scoop the slag off the top and pour the good lead in the muffin pans, I alternate the pans so I don't get them too hot. I like making sinkers but the lead wheel weights are getting hard to find. I dump a bunch of wheel weights in the pot to melt, anything that doesn't melt goes out with the slag. Funny seeing the steel wheel weights floating on top of the lead.
That's a good idea . I should have thought of that I saw a video Luke Nichols fine on making sinkers with a muffin pan
I’ve used the muffin tins for years and they work great for making ingots. I have one that makes small ingots and one that makes larger ones.
You can also use the miniature muffin tins as a sinker mold. I think they are about 4 oz
@FISHIN N STUFF RUB SOME CARBON (like soot from a fire) INSIDE YOUR MOLD AND THEY WONT STICK. GOOD VID DUDE
Thank you
Just a few months ago there was a horrible accident at a battery factory in foglesville pa. A new guy was on his first night alone on his job and fell into a large bat of molten lead . Instant death . They only salvage a portion of his body
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Man, I'd hate to see this guy next to a toilet! Haha jk 😂
The videos keep getting better and better. Definitely one of my all time favorite youtube channels! I don't know how you keep coming up with all these diy ideas, but keep it up, brutha!
Lmbo
Free lead. Just bust up a rinsed out car battery. One pickup truck battery will give you years supply of free lead. Tin, bismuth, solder, cost a fortune, and you're not getting them at the scrap yard cheap.
Your correct about lead being cheaper at the scrapyard but a as I said 5 times some states can't use lead
very good
I appreciate that
This was a fun and informative video. Bismuth... How does it hold up too abuse? Is it brittle?
It's brittle in like you can break it , we're lead bends . But it's not as brittle as some people make out . It's not glass or anything
Lead free solder is usually 5 percent lead solder is to expensive to use instead of heating the mold with a torch place mold on top of the lead pot to heat use the soot from a lighted candle to coat mold instead of graphite
My mold was too small to set it on the lead pot . And the solder I bought came from the scrapyard
Put a piece of steel across pot put mold on top of steel plate
Hi there love the videos. We are interested in a custom mold do you make them for purchasing? Thanks for sharing great information.
No I dint sell the stuff I make I just make tutorials on how to make them . Thank you by the way . I appreciate you watching
Hey bud.. I wouldnt use the sinker with the nuts in it.. the threads are gona cut your line all up! Also I think the solder one stuck cause its ment to be like glue you know? And that extra weight is what they put in it to make it bond to metal
Yea those would work.. or use small steal washers instead.. then it be like a metal tube
I put the eyelets i showed in the buddy in mine
Cooking Spray helps with sticking
That's a good tip 👌
Great video!!
Thank you Sir
The lead free Soder try Soderling your mold together that's why you had a problem getting it out?
Thanks for the video and mentioning safety precautions when melting lead. I used to teach respirator safety and people need to make sure the mask they use is good for metal vapors. A fan pulling air away from the table top you're working on is an excellent recommendation like you said. I'll try using biz-muth for my sinkers and go for making split shots that wild ducks I love to cook up could easily eat.
It is indeed a Excellent content!!! I have never seen before!!!
I've been saving up the lead free weights from the cast nets I can't repair. They're basically plastic coated barrel sinkers.
Plus it's metal inside the plastic coating.