Leads and scrap metal
Does anyone still cast leads? Does anyone take scrap hot lead in exchange?
I’m going to end up with many pounds of cast lead I won’t need. Most is lines set on a Ludlow and there’s a little that came from a Linotype. The stamp shop I got all this from used that as a base for metal cuts.
I’m rather short on leading material though, so I was hoping there is someone who would take this “scrap to me” lead in exchange.
I am wondering where you are located?, I have some leading material and am wondering how much material you were looking for.
I’m in connecticut. Feel free to email me.
Sehr gut - Guttenberg!!
Paul, I recently purchased a slew of type, leading and rule material. I have enough leading to last as long as I can imagine for any hand setting I will do. All my “stuff” is currently packed into a room in my basement while I restore the concrete floor in the shop. Once it’s all back in place and settled I’ll go through the slugs and other metal material I don’t want and drop you an email. We’ll see what we can work out then.
I can’t help you with the scrap lead, but there should be metal recyclers in the area that take lead. It does have value. I used to manufacture printed circuit bds. in the Austin area and we did have the scrap lead recycled.All American Recycling in Austin takes lead I believe.
Do you make printing plates? I am looking for someone to show me how. I have old Ad Mattes from the 1930’s through the 1960’s for movie advertising. I am looking to print them and need assistance. Any help you could give me in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott