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Thread: 2011 Annual Cast Bullet Workshop - May 21st 2011 - Shirley Rod & Gun Club

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    2011 Annual Cast Bullet Workshop - May 21st 2011 - Shirley Rod & Gun Club

    You are all invited.

    This has turned into an annual NES event, and if anyone here is in the New England area at the end of May, and wants to attend, you are WELCOME!!

    We cover the subject of casting, soup to nuts....... Processing of raw materials (wheel weights or range lead, pure lead) into ingots, casting bullets, mold preparation, sizing, lubing, etc, etc, etc.

    We'll have a gaggle of experienced casters on hand, showing equipment, explaining how, and allowing everyone to have a hand at the DOING of it.

    It's a great opportunity for anyone who's thinking of getting into casting. At the end of the day, you'll be somewhat proficient. We'll have dozens of the recent and popular molds from Group Buys, as well as some standard molds from all the regular companies. You'll get to try them out.

    We ask that anyone coming bring 20 pounds of raw wheel weights or range lead. We'll use that to make the ingots. You'll get to take home your lead as ingots and bullets.

    So, if at all possible, join me at the NES Third Annual cast Lead Bullet Workshop:

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    Nice! I wish I was closer!

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    Need any help?

    I am in Portsmouth NH and would be delighted to volunteer to help. I have all the tools from soup to nuts. 2000 lbs WW's, 600lbs ingots, 300lbs linotype, smelter setup, ingot moulds, casting pots, tons 'o moulds, etc. It sounds like a fun day.
    I think Shirley is about an hour from here down Rte 2. (95S/495S/2W).
    Let me know.
    Weaponcraft? I am a graduate of Peter's (I think that was his name) courses many years back. Even won Top Gun Award once. (well, I think it was second place if I recall).

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    First I have heard of this event. I will surely try to be there.
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    For those (here) who are interested in attending, please try to sign up on the referred to thread. That way we'll get a sense for how much food, volunteers, etc.

    We're very happy to have as many people as possible. Looking forward to seeing you all there.


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    This is a very cool thing your doing for the ART of casting. Spreading the knowledge as your doing. I am very glad someone is doing this. I wish more gun clubs would share this knowledge and pass on the ART.
    From what I understand there was about 50 participating last year or the last time you held one of these. Gotta give ya a great big hand on that one.

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    Every once in a while I wish I was still in NH. Very infrequently, especially in the winter! This qualifies as one of those moments.
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    Years ago, I gave a demonstration on casting for a Boy Scout troop.
    I'm glad that I did but it had its own consequences.
    It seems that one of the kids, -well he's pushing 30 now so I guess his not a kid-
    has been for years going around to some of my favorite haunts and getting the W-W that I used to get.
    I did not know who he was until I found out his name.
    Oh well, that's just the way it goes.
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    What would be the odds of having someone video this and post it on youtube?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hickory View Post
    Years ago, I gave a demonstration on casting for a Boy Scout troop.
    I'm glad that I did but it had its own consequences.
    It seems that one of the kids, -well he's pushing 30 now so I guess his not a kid-
    has been for years going around to some of my favorite haunts and getting the W-W that I used to get.
    I did not know who he was until I found out his name.
    Oh well, that's just the way it goes.
    That's funny!!!! As Clare Boothe Luce said, "No good deed goes unpunished."

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    Just wanted to BUMP this thread for anyone in the area.

    Our Cast Boolit Workshop is Saturday May 21st, just a couple of weeks away.

    If you are able to attend, please join us. Whether experienced as a caster, of just a fresh new wanna be caster, we'll have some tips and ideas for you.

    We'll have plenty of molds on hand to try, and lots of material to run.


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    I'm just starting out in casting............So I'll be there!

    Thanks for doing this!
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    Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING that you need to know will get covered in good detail.

    Look forward to seeing you there.

    Quote Originally Posted by rbertalotto View Post
    I'm just starting out in casting............So I'll be there!

    Thanks for doing this!


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    This looks great–I'd like to attend. Just registered on NES website, but waiting for an email before I can post. I'll keep an eye on it. Meantime, count me in!
    Thanks,
    Sam
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    Last edited by sffar; 05-20-2011 at 09:28 AM. Reason: add'l info

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    is there anything like this in the North West? sounds interesting and fun!
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    Another bump.

    I'll be there tomorrow!

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    I've added you to the list.

    Quote Originally Posted by sffar View Post
    This looks great–I'd like to attend. Just registered on NES website, but waiting for an email before I can post. I'll keep an eye on it. Meantime, count me in!
    Thanks,
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    If anyone up your way would like to organize such an event, have them PM me, and I will share the details of how we run this one.

    Quote Originally Posted by mpbarry1 View Post
    is there anything like this in the North West? sounds interesting and fun!


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    DukeInMaine,
    You guys did a great job today. The workshop was informative, well orgnanized and a lot of fun. Thanks for putting it together.
    Sam

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    I'm a bit late checking in. Thank you for attending. Everyone seemed to have had a good time, and I have had lots of follow up emails and private messages. People are already diving in with both feet. Making propane tank smelting pots, securing massive lead deposits, doing first smelts, buying custom molds, and pouring bullets.

    Another couple of months and we'll have to start planning next Spring's event!


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