Source for Lead in Calgary

[Brian Ross]

I'm looking for about 5 kg of lead to use as a counterweight. Does anyone know of a source for lead in Calgary?

 

[CalgaryPT]

Try the scrap yards like Empire. Don't know if they sell but last time I was there they had tons of wheel weights. Another option is lead sheets used in commercial roofing. Perhaps a commercial roofer would have a contact. They would be new though.

 

[Dabbler]

I used to buy lead from Canada Lead. I think their minimum invoice is too pricey for your need. Eco Pave used to sell me lead flashing for about 1$ a pound. Indications thay have changed business models, so they might be a bust. Federal metals separate lead and they used to sell it also. Good luck!

 

[PeterT]

If slugs & scraps prove to be difficult to locate, maybe another option is shot. Some guys have the know-how to melt. I've also heard of guys making a slurry of shot & epoxy & molding it into recesses, but that's kind of application specific.
https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting-category/lead-shot

 

[Brian Ross]

Thanks for the info. I have to swing by Federal in the next couple of weeks anyway so I'll check there. If that doesn't work I'll look into some of the other suggestions.

Brian

 

[Tom O]

How about a fishing weight for a downriger?

 

[Dabbler]

Melting lead is very easy. Go to a thrift store and buy a cast iron pot. Torch. etc. No need to be spendy by going to a gun store for a ladel..

 

[johnnielsen]

I have some in billet and slug form if you haven't sourced any yet. Send me a personal message.