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All I can say is wow. I completed this project back in the beginning of this thread and haven't been paying attention since. You guys have really made some great improvements. Also, the...

I am going crazy trying to figure out why my hi-tek isn't working.

I used this same exact hi-tek powder purchased December 2017 for thousands of bullets last winter without any problems.
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unless you're doing very small 9mm or 380 bullets use the large spring for pistol. I have to use the small spring for anything under 100 grains or the bullets are able to flip end over end in the...

I use aquanet on glass and have to pry things off, no problem with adhesion.

Looking good. Now all you need is one of these!
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Has anyone had any success dropping nose down 95gr .380 round nose bullets. The bullet is so short it falls over unless the collator is tipped almost vertical but this stops the bullets from sliding...

Mine is running great on my sizer. I am working on a few different sized spring housings and nose down flip plates since I'm having problems with shorter bullets falling into the spring housing...

Am I missing something? It doesn't appear the bullets are going anywhere.

I used these switches https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NSRHK3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did drill out the rivet, open up the switch and tweak the spring to make it lighter.

Got home from work this morning and my new tall collator was done!! :drinks: Got it installed and running in no time. I didn't have to drill out any of the holes this time. One slight problem,...

I'm satisfied with the setup right now, however I'll be printing the taller walled base. I can't put too many in without having them spill out right now. Here's a few pictures.

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I did some filing on the base and got it to work much more reliably. It only jammed once in about 400 test bullets. Here's a picture of the one that jammed. It's tough to tell from the picture but...

Mike,
I'll try to get a picture later tonight. The ATP isn't the issue, the bullet lays down just fine. The issue is once laid down the bullet gets wedged against the inside of the ramp on the...

Mike,
I reprinted my 45 plate and now unfortunately it's too small/the bullet holes are too big. What's happening now is the bullets are falling sideways when they pass over the flipper plate like...

I slightly expanded the first couple of rings and pushed it in. It feels plenty secure. I ran over 1000 bullets thru it this weekend and it didn't fall out.

Here is the spring housing I am using, it works great with the MBF spring.

I designed a spring housing for smaller bullets because I was having the same problem. If you want I can send it to you this afternoon when I get home.

Great job, looks nice. What was the setting that made the difference? Now you'll have a couple hours swearing at it getting it to run right, especially if you're going nose down. I enjoy tinkering...

I took the molds out, scrubbed them down with hot water and soap. They cast wrinkle free. There are still pinch marks on the seam but I'll learn to live with that. I did add a second to the sprue...

Every different type of PLA should have a recommended temperature range on the package. You should be sure you're within that range.

I suspected this had something to do with it. I can see the mold slightly twist when the sprue plate is opened. The master caster has two guide rails that hold the mold halves together. I've tried...

I did all my parts at 80%. What brand PLA are you using? Are you using Cura? If you are, make sure your printer settings for nozzle and material size are correct.

Fred, I'll try waiting another second or two. I guess I'm just being too picky worrying about perfect bullets.

You said you printed with a brim. Did the brim lift too or did the part separate from the brim? Are the parts all lifting from the same place on the bed?

I spray across the glass about 4 or 5 times, making different rows as I go, holding the can about a foot way. Just like you would spray paint. Try not to overlap the rows too much so you don't get...