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I know this probably sounds stupid, but I'm not educated enough to know anything about graphite or its properties. Has anyone ever attempted mixing powdered graphite into a lube where it would be...

Oh darn....... I was hoping we could bring bacon into this, so much for wishing upon a star....... If they made a cologne that smelled like bacon I'd buy it, heck, if I could marry bacon I would!

I had a thought the other day; it's obviously not something for a practical bullet lube, just a fun thought. What about the idea of using bacon grease/oil? Might smell good. Just a thought.

I'm in SLC and when I pick up a bucket of WW's they average 70% lead vs Zinc/Steel. I think it may vary from state to state considering states like California and Florida are bent on going green with...

I thoroughly fluxed my alloy... Maybe I should use the flux Rich suggested instead of "cedar wood chip bedding" from IFA (though I really love the smell of this stuff). After grabbing a magnifying...

I grew to suspect my alloy (being cast rounds from other shooters that I picked up at a range) as part of the issue... I swapped my alloy with straight FMJ/TMJ lead cores and added a lil pewter. I...

So I went to Wal-Greens and bought that $15 hot plate, I put the setting between Medium and High, and after a while I poured some.... after 45 seconds of still seeing liquid lead, I gawked "lord all...

My name is Steven. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. I've been studying for months now on casting and have a small amount of success, but still feel the need to get together with an experienced caster...

Oh I don't smelt or cast in house, LOL, it's all done outside, the smoke somehow still seems to work its way into my home (even with the windows shut) and sets off my wife allergies. I DO love your...

What do you think about poly-carbon fans from a duct fan? They're meant to be installed in a houses duct line. That's the fan blade I installed on a stronger motor. What drove me to even bother...

Thanks Whiterabbit, I love what you provided, that was very helpful! There's so much information and it's easy to get lost in cyber world. I'll have to find some time to read more up on that.

The...

Brad you sound really upset? Are you alright? I haven't called anyone dumb.... These forms as an opportunity for new guys (like me) to debate, discover and learn and find out what others have learned...

The purpose of the above post was to explain that it isn’t practical to test for the presence of tin with a magnet because too many factors can change the variables of magnetism.


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Busting myths about Tin, Magnets and their reactivity:

Tin comes in two Crystal structures: Tetragonal (White Tin), and Diamond Cubic (Gray Tin).

“β-tin (the metallic form, or white tin), which...

Range Hood Non-Ducted (carbon) Filtering. Fans lubricated with oil will collect dust and smoke particles, to avoid this use graphite spray, you can sometimes find it at autopart stores, it's also...

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This is a rough draft of a filtered ventilation system for a casting pot for those who 1.) Use tin solder that has toxic chemicals that have to burn off 2.) Cast often and 3.) Do not have a...

*Polyolester oil*, commonly called POE oil, is a type of Synthetic oil used in refrigeration compressors that is compatible with the refrigerants R-134a, R410A and R-12. Its recommended by experts as...

I'm finding the time to make a batch myself even with college finals around the corner. In addition I won't be relying on my aim, a vice is getting used. Soap and Petroleum products have become...

They're made by Atamont in Illinois. If you order some pay extra close attention to mention to them if your firearm is ambidextrous so they can cut the grips to fit around the safety "arm" that moves...

Anyone want to share their custom leather work?

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Forgive my ignorance. Can someone help me understand this? Are they failing to list everything? Is there a relationship between these and Sodium Stearate?

That statement has driven me to become an alcoholic.

By the way, I need to throw this out there. I'm currently a student of Psychology and finals are around the corner, I'm under a ton of stress....

Doc, my MP mold is .452, I size them after I electroplate with a .452 sizer

Man, you can't afford typos or brain farts on this forum. My unknowns are of an internal working model that I regard as a necessary flaw. You can't expect to create something new when you live in the...

btroj, I use to be a truck driver (long haul, Owner Op, flat bed, 48 states) and every time I drive through your state I can't help but wonder with all the turned over trucks during windy days and...