Another Metal thing (And it's big)

[jamest64]

Well, I thought last months junk was interesting. Just pulled this metal thing out of my neighbors yard. It hit a solid 35 on my Nox 800 using park 1 settings. It is solid, it might be made of lead. It says "Willard" on it. Found it about 5 yards from a power line pole. Does anyone have a clue what this giant hockey puck thing is?

 

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[ticndig]

it's an ingot of plumbers lead

 

[jamest64]

Really? What or should I say, how do you use it? Melt bits off? thanks for the quick response...

 

[DCMatt]

it's an ingot of plumbers lead

Willard Lead Products Company, Charlotte N. C. Started 1957

 

[Tony in SC]

You melt it in a lead pot then use a dipper to pour it around drain pipe joints.

Really? What or should I say, how do you use it? Melt bits off? thanks for the quick response...

 

[ticndig]

as stated it was melted and used to seal the joint on pipe. most often cast iron. it was replaced by a neoprene gasket back in the 1970s . I still have all my lead packing tools. you can melt it and pour your own fishing weights if you buy a mold or sell on Craigs list

 

[jamest64]

Well, then I should sell it to help pay for this metal detecting gear, what can I get for 1 ingot? Assuming I don't find any more
Also, thanks guys for all the info. I learn a lot from you.
JT

 

[ticndig]

Not much money , it's a 5lb block . a buck or two a pound if you're lucky. 50 cents a pound at the scrap yard.

 

[Georgivs]

I found a very similar one not too long ago.

 

[jamest64]

thanks fellas this is interesting.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Well, then I should sell it to help pay for this metal detecting gear, what can I get for 1 ingot? Assuming I don't find any more
Also, thanks guys for all the info. I learn a lot from you.
JT

Could advertise on a local shooter's site, they could use for it making home made bullets.

 

[Anduril]

Really? What or should I say, how do you use it? Melt bits off? thanks for the quick response...

Lead is toxic to the environment, so if you don't have plans for it... recycle it.