Leads / Slugs

Cast metal leads and slugs are provided in 23" strips, and sold in a minimum order of 10 lbs. per size. Note that the figure 1 or some larger figure has to be placed in the quantity box to order the minimum quantity for 2 pt and above. Thus, placing a 3 in the quantity box indicates 3 x 10 = 30 pounds of that item being ordered.

Note that strips from 2 pt through 6 pt are cast solid, while 12 pt and up are cast cored. The cost per pound is the same, but the larger sizes give more "bang for the buck," as a pound of cored material will fill a larger area than a pound of solid material. Note that 12 point and larger do not readily cut in hand operated lead and rule cutters.

Type metal leads and slugs ship direct from the supplier in a large flat rate USPS box. We can ship up to 60 lbs. in one box, anywhere in the United States, for $19.25. Larger orders will require multiple boxes.

Type metal leads and slugs are normally put up in 10 lb. packages. There are fifty-seven 2 pt leads (23" long) in a 10 lb. package. There are nineteen 6 pt slugs in a 10 lb. package. There are fourteen 12 pt slugs in a 10 lb. package. There are thirteen 12 pt tie-up slugs in a 10 lb. package. There are eleven 18 pt slugs in a 10 lb. package.

We keep a stock of leads and slugs of standard height (.765") ready to ship in these sizes: 2 pt, 6 pt, 12 pt, 12 pt tie-up, 18 pt, and 36 pt.

We can provide other sizes, such as 3 pt, 4 pt, and 24 pt, plus a large variety of rules. In some sizes we can also provide, on special order, other heights, such as .854" and .875" for use as base. Please inquire if you would like something other than our standard stock items. Special orders will be cast in units of 10 pounds only.