Where to get a block of lead?

[brian0918]

If I wanted to get a small block of lead to weigh something down, say about 150-300 lbs, where would you suggest to get one? I'd like it to be a solid rectangular block if possible.

[natsb88]

You are not likely to find a single block that heavy, at least not that anybody can ship. You can get pigs (cut in half) which weigh around ~52 each, or bags of shot to fill a rectangular box. They also make smaller rectangular blocks you can stack.

http://www.rotometals.com/Lead-Products-s/20.htm

[brian0918]

Thanks!

[hobo finds]

If I wanted to get a small block of lead to weigh something down, say about 150-300 lbs, where would you suggest to get one? I'd like it to be a solid rectangular block if possible.

Have to be lead? If not how about boxes of cents?

[coppernickel]

If I wanted to get a small block of lead to weigh something down, say about 150-300 lbs, where would you suggest to get one? I'd like it to be a solid rectangular block if possible.

Have to be lead? If not how about boxes of cents?

Solves two problems, storage and weight.

[dakota1955]

you could always get tire weights and melt them and then pour your own bar

[AGgressive Metal]

Things like forklifts and other warehouse-esque equipment often has big lead weights in them - you could talk to your local scrap yard.

[AGgressive Metal]

I think I just found the next product Copper Cave needs to offer

[hobo finds]

Are they door stops?

[everything]

I made a door stop out of copper pennies filling up a jug or jar, two quart jar works for this heavy door I'm dealing with usually I'd just use a box of pennies. Wow, Mercury that's some heavy stuff. http://www.coyotesteel.com/assets/img/P ... icfoot.pdf