Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Here Come the Confederates

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Okay,

so remember last time when I estimated that my remaining 14 pounds of pewter would net me 140 soldiers?

Well, after four casting marathons I used up that 14 pounds of pewter and got...




140 soldiers.

Once I collect all of the flash and filings I might be able to eke out one more.


I'll keep you posted.

Soldier on!

Mannie

p.s.

This was a pair of (very thin) pewter candlesticks.  This is where cheap casting pewter can come from.




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3 comments:

  1. Scott B. LeschMarch 7, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I was lucky with Pewter. My father was a Pewter Smith and his scrap became whole regiments.

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  2. SpringinsfeldMarch 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Hmmm, I have a couple of old pewter tankards somewhere, and my grandmothers mantelpiece could do with a tidy up....thanks for the idea
    cheers
    Mike

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  3. Jess.March 11, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Hi Mannie,

    l live in Australia and have just recently joined your site, l think it is great. Take care and fix bayonets.

    Soldier on..........Jess.

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