Effective Ball Mill Media: Alternatives to Lead and Steel Balls

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The discussion focuses on finding affordable alternatives for ball mill media without purchasing new materials. Participants suggest using lead sinkers, steel balls, and steel BBs as makeshift options. There is a cautionary note regarding the use of lead, with a reminder to prioritize safety and legality, hinting at concerns about potential misuse in explosive creation. The conversation emphasizes resourcefulness in sourcing materials while being mindful of safety implications.
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What are some good makeshift ball mill media's I can use with buying anything much?(I'm poor till I get paid a week from now) I'm currently using various lead sinkers, a couple steel balls (as many as I could find), and some steel BB's.
 
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Get the lead out and you are good to go.
 
this wouldn't be another question about how to make explosives, would it?
 
Probably, since lead was mentioned.
 

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