The web cam got a lot more activity than expected. The phone calls coming in made it fun. Tony Bollers was the caller of the day.

Thanks go to Bob Kjellberg for his ballast mold demo, Scott Todd, Doug Wotring and the rest of the lead pouring team and a new friend, John Stoudt for showing us how to make a tool called a broach. I learn something new each year. Thanks guys.

DB

Dave,
Any pictures available? I missed the pourcam

Paul

The highlight was lunch. Everyone standing around eating pizza and wings and not a boat in sight. [:D]

Mike Denest
EC12 #899

I accomplished everything I wanted to. 10 hours of doing absolutely nothing productive. Thanks for the hospitality DB!

MR

Hello Dave: Thanks for the Video. As you know, I have been to the Pour Party since its inception. This was the first one I have missed as I have now moved from Maryland and have retired to Venice,FL. I hope the technology will be far more advanced to allow more cameras with 2 way audio capability for next year's Pour Party! For all those who have never attended one, you have missed having a great time! Kudos, Dave!

Paul: I think there may be some pics but I don't know who took them.

Tony: The networks are clamoring over the rights to broadcast the 2010 Pour Party. [:D]

Mike: The pizza was tasty.

DB

hey guys.
In the past i noticed you were pouring into a concrete mold.
If so, what did you do to control any moisture in the concrete from
exploding. did you coat your inner mold surface with anything in particular?
thanks.
ps- Is the video from the 09 pour party on-line?

Tony,
We use stepping stone material to make the molds. I think the brand name is Diamondcrete. It sets in an hour. So you can make both halves of the mold in one night. As far as curing, 28 days is suggested. To speed that process, I have cooked molds in the oven. Not so sure that is good for the longevity of the mold though.

Any moisture in the mold will cause the lead to bubble. Even the old molds kept in my basement will suck up enough moisture to bubble the lead the first couple times it's used at the Pour Party then they start to behave. <b>Extreme caution is suggested at all times when dealing with molten lead</b>.

The quickest time from making to using a mold for me was 6 days. The mold sat by the fireplace for that time period.

DB