My powder coating method
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Mitty38
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These guys here are great. I believe the reason why is lack of ego's.I love the way members of this group aid and assist other members in such a hands on way.
They have not lost that Tru passion for what they are doing. Willing to pass on the tradition to those honestly willing to learn.
Plus if you noticed they have never left the "discovery mode" They thrive from learning their self. Have not taken that know all attitude as others have.
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CWLONGSHOT
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I cast and powder coated them all!!
I sized the 40,45's and some of the 30's. I finished all I could this AM. (Ran outta GC).
Sages has 5000 more headed my way.
CW
I sized the 40,45's and some of the 30's. I finished all I could this AM. (Ran outta GC).
Sages has 5000 more headed my way.
CW
Spindrift
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@Mitty38 , some great looking bullets you have there!
You’re of to a really good start! Like with any new skill, there is a learning curve involved. And while we can learn a lot from each other, there always seem to be some details of the procedure related to the particulars of your components/tools that you have to figure out yourself. Good luck with your shooting!
You’re of to a really good start! Like with any new skill, there is a learning curve involved. And while we can learn a lot from each other, there always seem to be some details of the procedure related to the particulars of your components/tools that you have to figure out yourself. Good luck with your shooting!
Ian
Notorious member
Mitty, you can remelt the "failures" in your casting pot. Float them on top and skim off the skins with a spoon when the bullets melt. Looks like you got the coating process working out well for you.
Reynolds non-stick foil does work. Just make certain you're using the NON-STICK SIDE. it matters and the sheets are marked. It also helps to rake the bullets off of the foil about 30 seconds after you take them out of the oven because they will stick a little after they have completely cooled.
Also, while it is difficult to pose them for a photo this way, it's more accurate to measure your bullets perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, in other words 90 degrees from how you have them in the photo. With calipers, use the thin part of the jaws near the tips for your measuring.
Reynolds non-stick foil does work. Just make certain you're using the NON-STICK SIDE. it matters and the sheets are marked. It also helps to rake the bullets off of the foil about 30 seconds after you take them out of the oven because they will stick a little after they have completely cooled.
Also, while it is difficult to pose them for a photo this way, it's more accurate to measure your bullets perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, in other words 90 degrees from how you have them in the photo. With calipers, use the thin part of the jaws near the tips for your measuring.
Mitty38
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Thanks, guys.
Ye, I did measure them the proper way, I just locked the caliber and laid them down for a good photo.
My wife is mad about me using her foil so I think I will buy myself some parchment paper or a silicon mat. Might save me from a few lumps on the head.
Might give it a try with the foil again. Guess it all comes down to the first thing I see when I am out.
Oh, and I have to get a screen to sift. If my wife found out I used her spaghetti strainer, that may just be an issue. Shhhhh.
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Mitty38
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You are assuming I stood them up.
Oh well live and learn. Ain't like I don't have enough PC.
Ian
Notorious member
He blew the group to 1-3/8", too. 
Emmett, those pliers were bought by my first wife, over 20 years ago, for the sole purpose of getting a stuck penny out of the bottom of the cigarette lighter socket in her car. Back when people used them to light cigarettes instead of charging smartphones. The pliers went into our house tool kit and I inherited them along with everything else (including the debt) when she walked out.
Emmett, those pliers were bought by my first wife, over 20 years ago, for the sole purpose of getting a stuck penny out of the bottom of the cigarette lighter socket in her car. Back when people used them to light cigarettes instead of charging smartphones. The pliers went into our house tool kit and I inherited them along with everything else (including the debt) when she walked out.
Mitty38
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Mine were my dad's, he left them in the pickup he willed me.He blew the group to 1-3/8", too.
Emmett, those pliers were bought by my first wife, over 20 years ago, for the sole purpose of getting a stuck penny out of the bottom of the cigarette lighter socket in her car. Back when people used them to light cigarettes instead of charging smartphones. The pliers went into our house tool kit and I inherited them along with everything else (including the debt) when she walked out.
Sandspider500
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Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
The bed bath and beyond wire baskets CW is using are great. I have the same size and they will fit 2 baskets side by side in my toaster oven. Some I stand up, prettier than way, some just toss in lose. When they come out I simply drop from a couple of inches on to 3 layers of terry cloth. Come out without a problem.
I believe it was a post CW did last year with mention of the baskets from bed and bath, I thought that's the ticket. So thanks CW, if it was someone else, thanks.
I believe it was a post CW did last year with mention of the baskets from bed and bath, I thought that's the ticket. So thanks CW, if it was someone else, thanks.
CWLONGSHOT
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Made another video with information on my methods.
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Will
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These are the best thing I ever bought for powder coating. I use pliers to stand them up but I never could make it to the oven without half of them falling over.