Information on making a lead hardness tester.
I am a black powder muzzle loader shooter.
As such, I am constantly seeking pure lead to cast round balls.
It can be hard to tell at times with alloys about the place, the marking of pure lead with a thumbnail,not withstanding.
Therefore I seek a hardness tester.
Too hard to import a manufactured one at the moment, so I am hoping to make one.
If you have heard of a homemade one and can direct me to an internet article, I would be obliged.
I already have one from the Cast Boolits Forum using the drill press and bathroom scales but this type is not suitable when you are at the scrap dealers.
Thanks
Grahame