Lead torpedo

[redruns]

Great find! About 35 lbs of soft lead. These were used as part of a flow measurement rig as the weights suspended from a bridge into flowing water. The deflection of the suspension cable and a little math was used to measure the velocity of the flow at a specific depth. This then determined Q. There are neat things to find if you ask about.

 

[yomomma]

I got a 600 lb keel I have yet to pick up.

 

[freire]

I got a 600 lb keel I have yet to pick up.

Do you need a hand? ☺

 

[yomomma]

You are becoming more of a LEAD-SLUT than me.

And I might

 

[gnmontey]

Great find! About 35 lbs of soft lead. These were used as part of a flow measurement rig as the weights suspended from a bridge into flowing water. The deflection of the suspension cable and a little math was used to measure the velocity of the flow at a specific depth. This then determined Q. There are neat things to find if you ask about.

Almost too unique to melt. I'll trade you an equal amout of lead for the smaller one. You make it up to Calgary very often?

I'm such a pack rat, it's pathetic

M

 

[Rust]

Those are too cool to melt. Might be worth reselling.

 

[gnmontey]

Those are too cool to melt. Might be worth reselling.

Ok.... I already put my bid in. What's yours?

M

 

[Rust]

Ha!
Just giving a little encouragement in your favour.

 

[Trinimon]

They sure are a conversation piece. I would be hard pressed to melt it down but that's me. Save the small, melt the big one.

 

[Philthy1]

You weighed them? Sure looks like more than 35lb.

 

[gnmontey]

You weighed them? Sure looks like more than 35lb.

Shsss!!!! You guys are screwing up my offer....

M

 

[redruns]

Weighed them today. Small one is 30 lbs, larger is 50 lbs.

If these were made by W & L E Gurley then there would be some value to someone. There's probably a collector out there somewhere. Me? pew pew pew