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[William Hubbell]

Inorganic (elemental) lead is very poorly absorbed through the skin, so it is extremely difficult to get lead poisoning by this route.  I wouldn't worry about touching lead shot, etc. with your bare hands.  I probably wouldn't eat it, though.  The organic lead compounds are much more toxic.

Bill Hubbell

On Apr 12, 2011, at 1:09 PM, HallGrenn at aol.com wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> As Tim said, lead was commonly used.  I've used lead shot a couple of  
> times and the split lead fishing weights work well too.  I'd use rubber or  
> plastic gloves or wash your hands after handling the lead as it does build up in 
> your system and that isn't good.
> 
> Bob Hall
> Group Corvair
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