Another source for pure lead is your friendly neighborhood dentist; all
xray film packets have a thin sheet of lead in them. Ask the Dentist if he
will keep them for you (OSHA hasn't made us recycle or dispose of them in
expensive ways yet, but they will).
-----Original Message-----
From: bdk <bdk@geocities.com>
To: MG Listserver <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, October 19, 1998 4:59 PM
Subject: Sourcing lead
>If your looking for pure lead for doing body work, you should try going
>to someplace where they use large quantities of lead.
>
>I ran into a guy a few years ago that did x-ray work for industrial
>applications. Not only did he have portable x-ray units, but he
>overhauled them as well.
>
>He also was frequently contracted to construct and set up permanent
>x-ray labs- the sliding doors of which were lead lined. He had HUNDREDS
>of pounds of scrap lead that he would gladly have sold me for a few
>dollars a pound.
>
>The point is.....find a local distributor of industrial x-ray equipment
>and ask them. You might also try your local surplus metals dealer. You
>might also try your local lead bullet manufacturer. You might also try
>your local tire shop for scrap wheel weights (not to mention your LBC
>wheels).
>
>Happy leading,
>
> bdk
>
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