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I now think I was having trouble getting to the temperature I needed plus was low on propane. Ran out, and with a refilled tank, it’s quite a difference.

The amalgamation in the photograph has...

That was an extre step I didn’t think I needed.

I suppose the question is then, when did they start making zinc wheel weights? And why? If just lead, it makes it better for us, but I imagine...

I wasn’t getting a nice silver sheen, like I usually do. It was looking pasty.

Source was wheel weights sitting in a back yard from when I thought zinc was used.

With lead melting at 622F and...

Given Ace Hardware is a mile away and that’s where I get propane tanks from, it’s easier just to run out and get my next tank than to keep a spare one.

How do I figure out how many BTUs my unit uses?

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My wife is amazed that I can take grungy, disgusting lead wheel weights and turn them into shiny ingots. I feel like Merlin.😀

It is satisfying turning such rubbish into something useful and...

I only want to do lead, the same composition as my bullets.

I know, it’s Christmastime, easy enough to just fast up a few while casting bullets. Paint them up and place on the mantle for the holidays. If you run short of lead for bullets, just melt them...

I have plenty of lead. While I cast bullets, I thought of casting a few lead soldiers as well. Anyone do this and what mold is recommended?

My research indicates you are correct. I’m surprised to find out this to be the case and even more surprised to discover the alarm doesn’t have a dedicated circuit, installed the time the house was...

Everything on there is on one Circuit, and was code when the house was built 2012-13. The only thing added was one outlet as the burglar alarm now requires three plugs for various components,...

There it is, 800 Watts. Didn’t see that on the decal attached to it.

Well, I finally got around to casting bullets yesterday after years of wanting to do so. Except none were never actually cast yesterday.

The reasons for the long delay are many. I work too many...

I have carburetor cleaner. Thanks! I didn’t feel like driving somewhere as a wasted trip.

I have a new mold and can’t find a degreasing agent. Before running out to get something, are any common household agents an option? If not, what’s recommended at the local auto parts store?

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Or, anyone want to sell one second hand?

How much is the Star? It says to call for pricing and I did that today and they were closed.

Can someone post a link to a Saeco and a Star?

Comments, anyone?

It’s Christmas shopping season so what’s the best device? I’m impossible to shop for Christmas and this might be an option:
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Post #2 and Post #11 are especially helpful. Hopefully I should get going on this soon. In the meantime, a turkey fryer is necessary to create ingots. Now is probably the time of year to order one.

How do I even answer that question? To cast viable bullets for a wider selection and an economy of scale for personal reloading???

What’s the best video to watch on how to do this? I want to start casting soon, but it seems a little overwhelming.

Also, what should I consider for apron & gloves.

Thank you! Went to respond but lost message. In any event, thank you for the offer, but Nonte (1972) was much later than the time frame I am researching.

I enjoy reading these for the historical aspect of this. Such as "Handloading Ammunition" by J R Mattern, published in 1926. I would certainly never load using the data in them but the prose part...