What temperature do you run your pots on when casting Linotype? I usually run about 650 with COWW lead. Does it work better on Linotype at a higher temp.?
Thanks!
What temperature do you run your pots on when casting Linotype? I usually run about 650 with COWW lead. Does it work better on Linotype at a higher temp.?
Thanks!
You will have to experiment with what works best for you and your molds. My molds (Lee and NOE) like coww closer to 700/750. Running my pot full of COWW at 650 doesn't do well for me and mine. If I'm running the small 223 molds I have to run it hotter than 750.
I dont have any way to check temp. I like to cast with linotype thought, it fills mold very well. I melt the batch of metal completely then lower temp on pot. All I have is an adjustable rheostat so I just go by how my mold is throwing. If lino metal is too hot the slugs have a frosted appearance. But still shoot ok.