Josh Smith
06-09-2009, 11:18 AM
Hello,
I set up my permanent bullet casting station yesterday, and tested it last night.
It was much easier to do than my reloading station will be (it's still in the temp spot) due to climate control considerations. The casting setup is in my garage on an old metal table; the reloading setup will be inside with heat and central air.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/paradise.jpg
Just out of the picture are a bright overhead light, and two windows.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/setup.jpg
The fan helps pull the fumes away from the immediate area. They then exit through the open garage door.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/boolits-1.jpg
I'm finding I have a definite preference for water dropping. I know I need a five gallon bucket, but the one I had got used for an oil change. I'll have to stop by the dollar store sometime.
I really should move some of the stuff further away, but it works for now. Math is easily done on cardboard boxes within reach!
It's a small setup, but I still managed to churn out 245 water dropped, fully formed and filled, boolits last night in just a couple hours.
I'm finding that with both casting and reloading, I like the minimalist approach: Small setups on plenty of space.
Josh <><
I set up my permanent bullet casting station yesterday, and tested it last night.
It was much easier to do than my reloading station will be (it's still in the temp spot) due to climate control considerations. The casting setup is in my garage on an old metal table; the reloading setup will be inside with heat and central air.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/paradise.jpg
Just out of the picture are a bright overhead light, and two windows.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/setup.jpg
The fan helps pull the fumes away from the immediate area. They then exit through the open garage door.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/boolits-1.jpg
I'm finding I have a definite preference for water dropping. I know I need a five gallon bucket, but the one I had got used for an oil change. I'll have to stop by the dollar store sometime.
I really should move some of the stuff further away, but it works for now. Math is easily done on cardboard boxes within reach!
It's a small setup, but I still managed to churn out 245 water dropped, fully formed and filled, boolits last night in just a couple hours.
I'm finding that with both casting and reloading, I like the minimalist approach: Small setups on plenty of space.
Josh <><