very new at casting----are lead fumes a consern while casting

very new at casting----are lead fumes a consern while casting

Breathing the fumes not recomended...not just for the lead content, but most alloys have other nasty things in them that you'd be better off not breating....put a box fan at your back if there is no breeze. More likely to ingest it, so don't smoke or drink while casting and wash after..should be wearing gloves and eye protection, as well as COTTON clothing and good work boots (tay away from syenticic clothing that can melt and stick to you).

DHaymore,
Lead fumes are something to be cooncerned with.
It appears that some people have less resistance to lead poisoning then others.
Over 50 years of exposure;some heavy exposure,id not cause me to fail a heavy metals blood test.
However,now I have a fan blowing the fumes away from me.
Be careful;you may not be as lucky as I am.
Frank

Fummmes from lead the affekt have noe so not conserned abouts them. Been suck'en up fer yars and nuttin rong wit me!

DHaymore,
Lead fumes are something to be cooncerned with.
It appears that some people have less resistance to lead poisoning then others.
Over 50 years of exposure;some heavy exposure,id not cause me to fail a heavy metals blood test.
However,now I have a fan blowing the fumes away from me.
Be careful;you may not be as lucky as I am.
Frank
Like Frank says :cool:
I've be casting since the mid 70's no problems yet. Due to other health concerns I have a complete blood work up every 3 months, once a year that includes a check for heavy metal and have yet to have any thing more than "normal" levels
Ventalated area and proper precautions i'd say go for it

I cast in my garage so both garage and side doors stay opened. I keep a fan at my back to vent away from me and wash my hands after each casting session. My casting (old) clothes also get washed periodically. As mentioned before, don't forget the safety glasses, gloves, and sturdy shoes (not synthetic sports shoes). These are just some basic safety rules when working with molten lead.

thank you all for the info----great help

You need good ventilation for a variety of fumes produced while casting and fluxing. That said, lead fumes are not a major concern. Your typical casting operates at 625 to 800 F. Lead doesn't fume until well over this. Lead contamination usually occurs via hand to mouth contact.