Quote Originally Posted by Graysmoke View Post
I used my melting pot at the weekend, managed to get it pouring very well by stirring the lead, cleaning the nozzle and adding flux to it, and I emptied the pot completely, the next time I use it I want to put in some pure lead and make some revolver bullets.

But ive noticed a rather nasty crusty residue in the pot, its a light brown colour and doesnt come off, I presume this must be oxidised Tin in the pot, and does anybody know how to remove it?

- Tom
fine sand paper or a wire wheel on a dremel like tool, ive just cleaned out a friends lee melting pot the nozzle was completely blocked and i noticed a yellow powder in the bottom which turned out to be (later found out that sulphur is added to lead to help it flow better