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lead weight - 11/9/2012 1:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Anybody know a good source for some lead weights? Im tired of running to my LHS for those little stickys every time i need to add weight. theres got to be something ealse im not thinking of. somthing i can drill and use screws on. I have used rolls of pennies and epoxy with pretty good success but i need a little more this time. any ideas ? Thanks, Joe

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 1:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		BB's   (usually at ammo dept) are a great source get then at walmart  , 5 pound plastic container  about 8 bucks  pore the amount you need into a plastic bag . you can also add epoxy to secure them in the bag.
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 1:54 AM   
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http://www.targetworld.net/

I'm sure you have something, similar in your area.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 2:03 AM   
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 3:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		Gary  Prince ( ram3500 - rcu) sells steel powder that you mix with epoxy to form a thick paste that can be applied to the inside of cowls or other areas up in the nose. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10576473/anchors_10903110/mpage_27/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10903110   pm him for more info or search for more of his threads.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 3:34 AM   
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 3:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've used 1/4" thick steel plate cut out to fit the firewall. Then mount the engine. Usually on short nose round cowls like on Zero's and Stearman's. Of course it helps have a metal cutting band saw.
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 3:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		I use lead flashing for chimneys. Get it at hardware stores and Home Depot You can fold it quite easily and make blocks.
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 11:45 AM   
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 1:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		And if you need nose weight, on my last two models I bought flat round or triangular fishing weights at Academy sports. Then drilled and tapped the sides of my engine mounts and screwed the weights to the engine mounts. Puts the weight as far forward as possible, minimizing the amount needed and lets you remove or lighten the amount if needed as you get comfortable with the plane.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 1:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		My buddy and I use a small cupcake metal cooking sheet. Fill the cupcake form with shot or whatever you like and hit it with the propane torch. Let it cool and turn the sheet over and you have a nice block that you can drill a hole through or glue on.....recommend the bolt on method. Again, use the mini cupcake sheet.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 1:48 PM   
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I did want to try that "SteelPowder" someday too

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 1:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'd say Wal-mart for lead sinkers, but those things are rather expensive..... but they can be pounded into whatever shape you need and then held in with silicone adhesive...

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 3:06 PM   
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ORIGINAL: dash3riprock

Anybody know a good source for some lead weights? Im tired of running to my LHS for those little stickys every time i need to add weight. theres got to be something ealse im not thinking of. somthing i can drill and use screws on. I have used rolls of pennies and epoxy with pretty good success but i need a little more this time. any ideas ? Thanks, Joe


This is where i get my lead

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=lead+ingots&_sacat=0&_from=R40

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 3:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		dash3riprock; go to your local "Scuba Dive Shop" in your area, they should have a good selection of various lead weights, size, shapes, weights etc., that can be drilled and attached to your aircraft to suit your needs.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 4:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Why not usable weight? If you need to add weight, purchase a larger battery. It does'nt make sense to add dead weight. A larger battery will solve your balance problem as well as adding more flight time.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 4:25 PM   
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 4:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		I get mine at the local dive shop. You can get some that goes on a weight belt, and shot thats in a strong woven bag. On the bag I emty out whatever amount needed.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 5:47 PM   
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My buddy and I use a small cupcake metal cooking sheet. Fill the cupcake form with shot or whatever you like and hit it with the propane torch. Let it cool and turn the sheet over and you have a nice block that you can drill a hole through or glue on.....recommend the bolt on method. Again, use the mini cupcake sheet.



Great idea...

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 6:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		I go to my local tire store and ask for some used tire weights. They are usually reluctant but when I tell them what I want them for they will give me me a couple handfulls. Bring your own bag. They are using steel instead of lead now so there is less and less lead in the mix. They are dirty but the price is right.
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 7:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Decoy strap weights work great. They are soft and flat and can be easily cut, drilled, or bent to shape.

Walmart has them http://tinyurl.com/bchqoe5

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 8:04 PM   
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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 8:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would recommend Ram3500 (gary Prince) and his steel powder. Very easy to use and besides lead is toxic when melted. I took some old paper tubes from wing tubes, sealed the end with packing tape, mixed up 30min epoxy and poured it in. When its cured it can be cut on a band saw without clogging up the blade. Best thing is you can cut it to any size you need. And its heavy stuff when its mixed.

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RE: lead weight - 11/9/2012 10:21 PM   
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RE: lead weight - 11/10/2012 2:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		Edwins steele firewall is a clean idea,you dont need to epoxy a bunch of crap to the cowl just BUILD it into the plane.good idea ED.

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