making weights

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brianbru
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making weights

#1 Post by brianbru »

was going to start my season supply of boat and shore weights when i noticed a hole a bit bigger than a pin hole in the ladle.
does anyone know where i would get a iron ladle. in Dublin preferably

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#2 Post by donal domeney »

Should'nt cause a problem. If you want to plug it try using some copper wire from electric cable.
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#3 Post by brianbru »

thanks mate ill try that :wink:
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#4 Post by gannet »

http://www.fishingweightmolds.com have them in different sizes,pricey though :cry:
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#5 Post by brianbru »

good site gannet thanks :wink:
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#6 Post by JOHN1 »

i have a cast melting pot with a crack half way up the pot and it never leaks :shock:

have you tried melting to see what happens.
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#7 Post by brianbru »

i havent used it since the start of last year ill give it a go first before i try and get a new one. if it leaks ill try and plug it like donal said
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