ID and value of some lead

[dudley2112]

so i was given 5 sheets of lead today, they are about 7"x12" and about 1/8" thick, each weighs in at 4 3/4 lbs and they are SOFT, ive been told most likely xray shielding, so if thats the case what are they worth? and whos willing to trade me some WWs

 

[gunrunner8]

Price of pure lead is around US $1.20/lb so for the local BP enthusiast or shotgun slug caster it might be worth $20-$25 or so b/c for outside buyer the shipping expense will kill the deal.

 

[ben hunchak]

Foundry lead is around $1.20/lb, however scrap lead, which is what you have is around 50% of that, I usually pay .40 cents a lb. for used sheet lead.

 

[mwjones]

Looks like x ray shielding to me! My mom worked at the hospital in the x ray department, and when they renovated, she scored all of the shielding from i think 3 x ray rooms for my dad. Looks about the same, though the stuff we ended up with were larger, like 2-3 foot sheets, all folded up to save space

 

[Walter Hornby]

looks to me like old sheathing for plumber roof vents.

 

[teenahlake]

whatever, i would keep it and go buy some ww's if you need it