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We have found a replacement source for leads and slugs. Our former supplier passed away 2 summers ago, and as he was the major US supplier, a replacement has been hard to find. In the meantime, metal prices have increased, even with the current economic slowdown, and labor has to be charged at the going rates. Thus the price is now $8.50 a pound and to make shipping simplified, leads and slugs are sold in units of 5 pounds.

Leads and slugs are provided in two foot strips, with a minimum order of five pound units for 2 pt through the larger sizes, and one pound for brass products. Note that the figure 5 or some larger figure has to be placed in the quantity box to order the minimum quantity for 2 pt and above.

Typemetal is heavy in relation to number of pieces received. 12 point and larger sizes should be ordered in sufficient quantity to have enough material to work with. 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 located in Northern California. UPS rates calculated on this website are from our location in Colorado, so actual charges will vary depending on destination. Please be aware of th1s especially on PayPal orders.

 
"Brass Lead, 2 point, hard brass (same as in brass rule), 2 foot strip"
$5.00
LS292 Quantity   
 
"Brass Leads, 1 point, 2 foot strips, (softer brass, same as used in thin spaces) per pound"
$14.00
LS80 Quantity   
 
"Leads, 2 point, 2 foot strips, per pound, in units of 5 pounds only"
$8.50
LS282
Price is per pound. Leads and slugs are sold in units of 5 pounds only, at lengths of approximately 24 inches. These are drop shipped direct from our supplier. Prices reflect the current prices for replacement Linotype metal and the labor involved in making this product. In the order box, put the total number of pounds wanted, in multiples of 5 pounds, like "15."
Quantity   
 
"Leads, 3 point, 2 foot strips, per pound, in units of 5 pounds only"
$8.50
LS283A
See notes on 2 pt leads. In the order box, put the total number of pounds wanted, in multiples of 5 pounds, like "15."
Quantity   
 
"Slugs, 12 point, 2 foot strips, per pound, in units of 5 pounds"
$8.50
LS287 Quantity   
 
"Slugs, 6 point, 2 foot strips, per pound, in units of 5 pounds only"
$8.50
LS286A
See notes on 2 pt leads. In the order box, put the total number of pounds wanted, in multiples of 5 pounds, like "15."
Quantity   
 
"Steel Leads, one point, 24 inch strip. Cut on any hand lead and slug cutter."
$2.00
LS-81
Steel leads are widely used by die cutters for stability where plastic or card stock spacing will compress under lock up pressure.
Quantity   
 
"Slugs, 18 point, 2 foot strips, per pound, in units of 5 pounds"
$8.50
LS288A Quantity   

NA Graphics, P.O. Box 467, Silverton, Colorado 81433
Phone: (970) 387-0212 - Fax: (970) 387-0127
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