New Lead Moulds!

[RobertMcClean]

Is it just me or has the standard of lead moulds gone down dramtically over the past few years. We have used the older style DCA moulds for years and they were great, they never got too hot that they would burn through the gloves. Now I find the newer DCA moulds for boat and shore get so hot that you actually have to leave them cool down after making a few leads becuase the metal is so thin and cheap in them, they even tend to burn through the Industrial Gloves we use!, Anyone any tips or know of a better brand of mould?

[Adrian]

Hi Robert,

I heard that the guy that owned DCA moulds retired, he probably sold the brand name or something which would explain the difference.

[Neil]

I'm using a gemini mold; however, even when the lead is free, you still have considerable expense with the asocciated bits and pieces. Makes nice weights though. I originally got it because I needed 90gm grip weights for light beach casting, but the same adjustable mold also makes nice 8 oz uptide sinkers, all sorts really...screw a different head on for whatever you need.

[BigPhil]

from what i heard dca is now out of business due to not being able to compete with larger companies prices (ie ron thompson)- inferior quality with ron though