I started pouring my own sinkers and really like the results. I am having problems finding lead. I’ve called several recycling centers and they pretty much tell me “good luck” when I ask to buy lead from them.. Are there better sources around here?
Here’s the only place I know of…and rumor has it that they aren’t selling any longer either. But it’s worth a phone call.
Kirschbaum-Krupp Metal Recycling
1728 North 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411-3408
(612) 521-9212
Try going to any auto repair shop or tire shop. Ask them if they have any wheel weights that are being discarded. Many shops have them and are more than willing to part with them for free. Good Luck in your search! 
I tried Kirschbaum Krupp last summer and they were no longer selling lead to the public. They got pinched for not collecting sales tax on lead, so they stopped selling it. Most tire shops I talked to already had an arrangement for wheel weights. One other source is chimney flashing if you know any roofers.
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Try going to any auto repair shop or tire shop. Ask them if they have any wheel weights that are being discarded. Many shops have them and are more than willing to part with them for free. Good Luck in your search!
X2… that worked for me 
You might be able to get it from a plumber if you know any.
I buy lead came all the time at J-ring glass…use it to make stained glass windows. It comes in 6′ lengths for about a buck a foot….not sure if this helps. 
…but you can get it at any stained glass shop.
jp
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/do-it-molds/099910000002.aspx
Also, you can get a couple seasons worth of jigs out of one downrigger ball. 
When I was looking I’d grab a couple 5 gallon plastic pails to use for exchange, many places seemed to dump their wheel weights in them and it was easier than unloading them into something else.
Try tire shops first, gas stations rarely seemed to have much.
Be prepared to pay for it, there’s enough smelters out there that the shops have figured this out.
Once you have a pail or two, smelt this stuff into ingots either outside or with a exhaust fan that moves a lot of air, you’ll get a ton of smoke and flumes.
I use a old water heater burner and a cast iron pot on a home made stand.
If you haven’t done this before, be careful, and do not get water near the melted lead, trust me on this one.
Eye protection and gloves are a must.
Al
Metro Gun Club in Blaine sells recycled shot from the fields. little smokey on the initial melt down but works great.
Before I posted this I tried the Fleetfarm in lakeville at their auto service center. The person told me he can’t sell lead because they are following Wisconsin’s decision to ban it. I said what about the 2 tons of lead jig heads you have for sale on the shelf? He didn’t respond..
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Try going to any auto repair shop or tire shop. Ask them if they have any wheel weights that are being discarded. Many shops have them and are more than willing to part with them for free. Good Luck in your search!
A lot different than around here. I checked around this area last year and was quoted $50 per 5 gallon pail!!! 
I know a plumber…. 
For the price of lead ingots on e-bay it is not worth the time to look around for it.
What about Water Gremlin factory?
Tire shops work well. 5 years ago I got pails for free but now they charge.
I have one shop save pails for me and when they have 2-3 pails full, I get a call.
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Words of caution here.
Mr J.Horn could be my best friends Dad…but since he’s a new user here, with no information in his bio and his email address doesn’t seem to come up with any search engine… I would advise proceed with caution.
Not a great way to welcome a new Ido Member and I do apologies for that. Tell us a bit more about yourself and I’ll delete my post with a more happier welcome.
I have some lead 763 464 7075
you didnt believe me when i told you about tire/auto shops huh!!!? i got a few more ideas tho…
I am not a new member, I read post all the time, recently changed my email handle etc. Sorry for the confusion.
Just off the phone with Jerry, he’s located in the NW Metro with over 150 pounds of lead that’s been sitting in his garage for about 20 years.
He’s open to offers.
Jerry, what kind of work were you in? Someone might have a lead for you here.
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Just off the phone with Jerry, he’s located in the NW Metro with over 150 pounds of lead that’s been sitting in his garage for about 20 years.
He’s open to offers.
Jerry, what kind of work were you in? Someone might have a lead for you here.
gbfan was the original poster, he should really have first crack at it, but if he doesn’t want it, what’s he want for it?
He looking for a job??
Al
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He’s open to offers.
Yes, he was layed off two weeks ago…now don’t ask me what kind of work he was doing…please. 
I work as a project manager estimator commerical HVAC
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Here’s the only place I know of…and rumor has it that they aren’t selling any longer either. But it’s worth a phone call.
Kirschbaum-Krupp Metal Recycling
1728 North 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411-3408
(612) 521-9212
They dont sell to public anymore. At least I was toldthat.
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