lead free fishing

[OldTimer]

(12-29-2013 11:59 PM)jan Wrote:  

(12-29-2013 11:28 PM)Eli Wrote:  Old Timer, if you carry out this project I will gladly purchase rock weights from you. Seriously. The only reason I use lead still is because of a lack of suitable alternatives out there.

I remember reading a while ago that tungsten (the most commonly used lead alternative) is also toxic, just in a different way.

I as well would be in for a set of your weights ...
will have a look at home depot for a suitable drill bit...

Tungsten dust can be toxic if inhaled long term, but few of us will ever see such exposure......... and highly unlikely from the currently available sinker products.

Problem with tungsten is the WOW cost......... it's way over the top.

Here's a few links I quickly gathered in this subjects regard (no recommendations - just sharing info....):

http://www.rockybrooksinkers.com/

http://www.ecofervor.com/Eco-friendly-st...B007304CX6

http://www.greentackle.com/catalog/produ...ategory/5/

http://www.oemstone.com/

http://www.ehow.com/how_12067170_make-si...rocks.html

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BTW - diamond bits can be purchased in quantity at reasonable prices online through the likes of EBay, etc.............

If you do try this project - buy more than a few spare bits - they can snap easily and do get dull ........

Cheers,

OldTimer