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  1. Thread: Furnace Repair

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    I've pulled the needle & wire-brushed it...

    I've pulled the needle & wire-brushed it spotless. The seat is the problem, I'm sure - I mentioned using a 45 bore brush engaging the seat are, aith no joy. I'll pull the needle and take a picture...
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    Poll: Gloves both hands. Leather gloves bought at...

    Gloves both hands. Leather gloves bought at Costco, seems like I remember 3 pair for $20 - yes, some time ago!
  3. Thread: Furnace Repair

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    Furnace Repair

    Long time no speak. I have an old SAECO pot that still functions sorta well. I just had an incident that has me stumped. I turned it on (in the workroom), came inside t do whatever, went back out 30...
  4. Thread: Clogging problem

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    When I make my alloy, I try to emulate the...

    When I make my alloy, I try to emulate the standard WW+2#Sn, so most of my stuff in 2+%Sn, 4+% Sb, remainder Pb.
  5. Thread: Clogging problem

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    Can hardly go from the bottom. There isn't enough...

    Can hardly go from the bottom. There isn't enough room to get serious - I HAVE used an opened-up safety pin, and another wire device, and the way is clear, if one allows 1/32" to be clear.
  6. Thread: Clogging problem

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    I've torched it a couple of times, for a period...

    I've torched it a couple of times, for a period of time, with no result. Well, the first time, I DID get a couple of drops of alloy, but that's all.
  7. Thread: Clogging problem

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    I poured the lead out, about a half load. Floor...

    I poured the lead out, about a half load. Floor of furnace is totally visible.
  8. Thread: Clogging problem

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    Clogging problem

    And NOT Dancing! I bought a new RCBS furnace about a year ago. Used it some, but finally moved it indoors off the patio when winter hit. And the pour spout clogged up on me. I couldn't clear it, so I...
  9. Thread: 8mm Mauser 98

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    Thanks to all - I'll try the 06 conversion...

    Thanks to all - I'll try the 06 conversion...
  10. Thread: 8mm Mauser 98

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    8mm Mauser 98

    I have this k98 that has a sporter stock on it. I bought a new military stock from Numrich, and it looks great, but I had no furniture to go with it, so it languished for a while. Son Jim said he...
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    I'll take the final 2 boxes..

    I'll take the final 2 boxes..
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    True. He's only getting less than 2% Sn, meaning...

    True. He's only getting less than 2% Sn, meaning he is casting dang near pure Pb...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Someone else said "A Fool and his money are some...

    Someone else said "A Fool and his money are some Party!"
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    WTS Are there any problems? I f not, I'll take it....

    Are there any problems? I f not, I'll take it. Let me know your address and I will send a check.

    Ed
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    You would have 160 ounces of alloy, of which 6.6...

    You would have 160 ounces of alloy, of which 6.6 ounces is tin. Six point six divided by 160 is .04+, so you would have a tad over 4% Tin, and that is probably sufficient for good mold fill-out.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Poll: 86 - been casting for decades...

    86 - been casting for decades...
  17. Thread: 45 ACP pet load

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Bingo...

    Bingo...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have a patio full of stuff, and I make several...

    I have a patio full of stuff, and I make several alloys, but they are all copies of the old standby WW+2%Sn. Alloy 'Z' is 2/1 Lead/Lino +1% Sn. Alloy 'M' is 3/1 Lead/Monotype. Alloy 'F' is 4/1...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Roger on the -477 - outstanding boolit!

    Roger on the -477 - outstanding boolit!
  20. Thread: eutectic solder

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    Eutectic solder (60-40, actually 63-37), when it...

    Eutectic solder (60-40, actually 63-37), when it melts, goes directly to a liquid state - from solid to liquid, with no plastic state in between. ALL electrical work should include eutectic solder....
  21. Thread: K98

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    K98

    Hope this is the right thread - I have a nice k98 that has been re-stocked with a nice cheek-piece stock that I want to replace with an original stock and hand-piece. So I bough a new-manufactured...
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    See previous response dealing with micro-quantity...

    See previous response dealing with micro-quantity of teflon giving off micro quantity of noxious gas.
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    Yeah, but there is such a small actual amount of...

    Yeah, but there is such a small actual amount of teflon that the amount of noxious gas emitted is trivial.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Poll: I'm 86, and have been casting for decades!

    I'm 86, and have been casting for decades!
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Leather gloves, cargo shorts, knit shirt, glasses...

    Leather gloves, cargo shorts, knit shirt, glasses (been wearing glasses since 2nd grade!), work shoes. Get the occ pinhead-sized splatter on a knee, and have survived those. And am careful...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check