| |
Re: Derby car weights
Alpvalsys@AOL.COM
Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:21:31 EST
In a message dated 99-02-27 14:26:30 EST, Steven G. Tyler wrote:
<< there's no concern with metallic lead as such, which is used in fishing
weights and the solder that electrically connects the components in electronic
gear, among other purposes. >>
Steve,
There are concerns in both cases. I believe lead fishing weights have been
banned in most, if not all, areas of the U.S. (as they have been banned in
shotgun shells) because animals that we eat have ingested the lead.
And hobbyists know well how difficult it can be to work with lead-free
solder, but that's all that is available in most shops.
Ralph V. Balfoort, Unit Commissioner
Albany, NY
I used to be a Beaver.... (NE III-135)
In the Beaver Patrol as a Scout, too,
and now Ktemaque (Beaver) Chapter,
Haudenosaunee Lodge #19, OA
|
|
 |
|
|
