Best source of lead shot?

bonjo (is that, like, a banjo played between your knees?) ;o): tireguy's right re: the best sources for lead shot. i'd suggest you NOT use lead shot alone, however, to fill your stands. a 50/50 mix of lead shot (i prefer #8-#12) and high-quality silica sand provides better damping. and it's cheaper to use such a mixture. my tt stand is loaded with 250 lbs. of lead shot/sand; don't know what i'd do if i ever sold or replaced it. -cfb

You might want to consider steel shot if you have (or expect) children in your home. Not as heavy but quite a bit safer. Lead dust is a serious health hazard for all ages but expecially the young. The dust is the problem, so be sure to seal all the openings after you get through.

Listen to Rhard...lead shot is a problem looking for a place to happen.

The lead-based-paint thing is no accident. Federal law requires any home that was built prior to 1978 have a Lead Based Paint Disclosure available to any potential buyer(along with other notices and/or disclosures that may vary by state) when it is placed on/in the market. There is even a 10k fine if the seller/broker doesn't do this. ...

Lead shot may not be as known a concern as lead based paint is..but why take the risk?

Why?.., lead paint is a serious health concern for young childern.

Sorry, but this is not subtle...look it up on the "net".

Lead shot IS NOT in the same category as lead paint. The hazard of lead paint is twofold: 1) Sanding old surfaces produce lead dust, even if the original lead paint is sealed under several layers of non-lead paint. Inhalation is EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS FOR CHILDREN! 2) Bright paint chips and flakes are naturally attractive items for young children to taste/chew on. I also understand that lead paint chips have a sweet taste (couldn't say personally). Steel shot is quite a bit lighter than lead. If you choose lead, be sure to seal ALL OPENINGS as Rhard suggests. Happy Tunes!

Anyone tried iron shavings?

KP