tkhoffman
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If you got a milling machine then a slow speed should work. It soft, should cut like butter as long as it doesn't load up the toolI know people will call me nuts but now I gotta know...can I successfully turn lead.
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lpalma
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With lead being so soft you will be needing to tighten the bolts on a regular basis.
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Robert - boy that shinny smooth lead sure looks nice. Now, I "generally" agree with Lew that it's very likely you'll probably have to tighten the bolts regularly.
As I mentioned previously I mounted my lead weights (about 50# each) on the inside of some flat style cast iron Simplicity weights. I put the lead weight right against the cast iron and then added a piece of 2" flat stock steel about 6-7" long that crossed over 2 of the 4 bolt holes, and then installed the nuts along with washers and lock washers. (I obviously used the other 2 bolt holes for mounting the weights to the wheel). The flat stock spread the pressure across the lead enough that I didn't need to re-tighten the nuts. I know this because I checked the torque on them after using them a few times because I didn't want the lead falling off. Even after a full winter season the nuts were still tight. Pretty certain you'll need something like this or you'll be doing as Lew says.
As I mentioned previously I mounted my lead weights (about 50# each) on the inside of some flat style cast iron Simplicity weights. I put the lead weight right against the cast iron and then added a piece of 2" flat stock steel about 6-7" long that crossed over 2 of the 4 bolt holes, and then installed the nuts along with washers and lock washers. (I obviously used the other 2 bolt holes for mounting the weights to the wheel). The flat stock spread the pressure across the lead enough that I didn't need to re-tighten the nuts. I know this because I checked the torque on them after using them a few times because I didn't want the lead falling off. Even after a full winter season the nuts were still tight. Pretty certain you'll need something like this or you'll be doing as Lew says.
Great idea Harry,I'll do that.
Went ahead and mounted 1 side to make sure it all fit,worked out great,about 75lbs per side. Harry I am gonna take your advise and run a strap across 2 of those bolts.
Use a big fat washer or have someone make them from S/S then polish them and put a chrome nut cap on 'em!!
You're right,good eye Dave...I forgot the flat washers!
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And Robert - you need to stop rubbing your tires up against sidewalk edges and curbs. I see the cuts in the outside of the treads.
I moved my wheels out and away,this is from turning one of my trailers to sharp...
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