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02-08-2007, 02:40 PM
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Local source for lead shot
Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
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02-08-2007, 02:40 PM
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I need to find a source, hopefully local, for lead shot or something similar to use to ad weight to an object. I am on a very tight deadline, and don't have time to order anything. I plan on boring some holes, adding the weight and then plugging the holes. The whole bottom of the item will then be covered in felt hidding the plugged areas.
TIA, Dave 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
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02-08-2007, 03:02 PM
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Name: Chris
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Even lead split-shot (fishing tackle) would work, I'd imagine. I'm sure Wally-world has those. 
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02-08-2007, 03:31 PM
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Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Great ideas guys, thanks!! Don't worry Mike I always post pictures
Dave
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself"
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
--Dr. Seuss
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02-08-2007, 03:45 PM
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Name: Jerry
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Originally Posted by DaveO
I need to find a source, hopefully local, for lead shot or something similar to use to ad weight to an object. I am on a very tight deadline, and don't have time to order anything. I plan on boring some holes, adding the weight and then plugging the holes. The whole bottom of the item will then be covered in felt hidding the plugged areas.
TIA, Dave
Dave---------If you know where to get reloading supplies, a 38 caliber slug works perfect in a 3/8 hole. Been there done that.
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02-08-2007, 04:07 PM
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Name: Fred
City: franklinton
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Re: Local source for lead shot
if i remember correctly you live near HF. just down capital in northbound lane near the bowling alley is hills sporting goods. they have all sorts of reloading supplies. coming out of down town before dunkin donuts on the opposite side of the road. not sure what street it is that comes in right there but im sure you know what i am talkin bout. [ well at least one of us does! ] not me 
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02-08-2007, 04:49 PM
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Dave how much do you need? I have a bag in the shop of #6 shoot if you need . Send me a PM and I can get it to you
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02-08-2007, 05:28 PM
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Name: DaveO
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Nick, I have no idea how much I need. It's to put some weight in a paper weight. Prolly not too much. What's #6 shot weight. Checking gun supply shops is a great idea...again, I am showing my vast firearm knowledge 
Dave
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself"
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
--Dr. Seuss
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02-08-2007, 05:42 PM
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Name: Nick
City: Clemmons
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Originally Posted by DaveO
Nick, I have no idea how much I need. It's to put some weight in a paper weight. Prolly not too much. What's #6 shot weight. Checking gun supply shops is a great idea...again, I am showing my vast firearm knowledge
Dave
Dave #6 shot about this size .and I have a bag of it. I have used it to add weight to some chess pieces. It is yours if you come and get and return what you do not use.
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02-08-2007, 07:10 PM
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Name: Mark
City: Fuquay Varina
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Re: Local source for lead shot
You can also buy BBs for cheap at Wally World, but they are not as heavy being copper rather than lead. Pellet-gun pellets are still lead aren't they ? 
I have also used a chunk of steel bar to weight things like jewelry boxes.
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02-08-2007, 08:34 PM
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Name: Mark
City: Goldsboro
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Re: Local source for lead shot
I've got some lead in the form of an old cap for a roof vent. Know any plumbers? The quickest way to get lead is go to the fishing section of your local wally world, K-mart, etc and look at the fishing weights. Drill a hole in the bottom and pound in the lead, or pound them flat and cut out the shape with tin snips. Plug with a dowel. You can cut up smaller weights with linesman pliers, or just buy split shot.
Don't forget to wash your hands before you eat that sandwich, tho 
If its really got to be heavy, depleted uranium is heavier than lead, but is a bit poisonous as well as radioactive, and really kicks out some sparks if you hit it with a grinder (DAMHIKT).
Go
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02-08-2007, 08:51 PM
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Name: Mike
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Tungsten powder. Heavier than lead, and won't rattle like shot.
You may find it at a local golf or hobby store.
Amazon.com: Tungsten Powder 1/2 Pound: Sports & Outdoors
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02-08-2007, 10:35 PM
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Name: Bruce
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Either Hills, or Perry's over in Zebulon will have lead shot. You could route out an area and drop some tire weights in recess and pour some epoxy to fill recess.
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02-09-2007, 10:41 AM
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Name: Nick
City: Clemmons
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Originally Posted by MikeF
Tungsten powder. Heavier than lead, and won't rattle like shot.
I mixed them in with epoxy on the chess pieces and had no rattle
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02-09-2007, 12:01 PM
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Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
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Re: Local source for lead shot
Thanks to all for the suggestins and advice. I stopped by Wally-World today and picked up a small bag of 1/2" fishing egg weights. They will hopefully fit in a 1/2" hole and then I can plug it with some dowel stock. I'll probably slop some epoxy into the hole to keep them from moving around unless the fit is really tight. The little bag of 7 weights should add a nice amount of weight to my project.
Dave
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself"
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
--Dr. Seuss
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