Weight????

Ed Wright · 05-20-2008, 02:07 PM

I need to build a weight bar. Years ago I knew what a cubic inch of lead weighed. Easier to build a weight bar when you know how long tubing of a given size you need to use. Does anybody know what a cubic inch of lead weighs?

Thanks, Ed

art leong · 05-20-2008, 04:04 PM

I read lead is 6.53 ounces per cubic inch

Ed Wright · 05-20-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by art leong

I read lead is 6.53 ounces per cubic inch

Thanks!

Ed

Wade_Owens · 09-16-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I need to build a weight bar. Years ago I knew what a cubic inch of lead weighed. Easier to build a weight bar when you know how long tubing of a given size you need to use. Does anybody know what a cubic inch of lead weighs?

Thanks, Ed

Using rec tubing .083 thick, 2"x2"x1 foot long weighs 13lbs, 2"x3"x1 weighs 19lbs and 2"x4"x1 weighs 25lbs. this is lead shot, not melted.

Wade O

Bench Racer · 09-21-2008, 05:08 PM

Art, lead is the best bet for more weight in a smaller package. The price of lead has gone sky high, (can you say reloading ammo ain't cheap) shotgun shot is handy as well as pretty clean. The best bet for lead weight is to find old wheel weights at a tire store and melt them down. They may be hauling them to the recycler too. If you melt the lead do it outdoors, remember the fumes are not human friendly. The best bang for the buck (if size is not a problem) is weight plates from a sporting good store, or better yet a second hand sporting good store. Hope this helps, Don Jackson

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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Weight???? I need to build a weight bar. Years ago I knew what a cubic inch of lead weighed. Easier to build a weight bar when you know how long tubing of a given size you need to use. Does anybody know what a cubic inch of lead weighs? Thanks, Ed __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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09-21-2008, 05:08 PM	#5
Bench Racer Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Green Creek (Tryon) North Carolina Posts: 331 Likes: 69 Liked 99 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Weight???? Art, lead is the best bet for more weight in a smaller package. The price of lead has gone sky high, (can you say reloading ammo ain't cheap) shotgun shot is handy as well as pretty clean. The best bet for lead weight is to find old wheel weights at a tire store and melt them down. They may be hauling them to the recycler too. If you melt the lead do it outdoors, remember the fumes are not human friendly. The best bang for the buck (if size is not a problem) is weight plates from a sporting good store, or better yet a second hand sporting good store. Hope this helps, Don Jackson