Lube Question for molds

[mrblue]

So Im looking at maybe casting a few of these so called boolits tonight for my first try. I know i need to lube the sprue plate and the pins. The only lube i got on hand is lyman orange lube. IS it safe to try this out? Also where is the bull sprue page and how much does that stuff cost? Thanks

[Bullshop]

Try the link at the bottom

[turmech]

Bull Plate and Zip lube are sold here if that is what you are referring to. There is a section labeled vendor sponsors near the bottom of the main page. It is rather inexpensive and last a long time. You will most likely spill it before using it up. Seems to be the reoccurring theme anyway.

I can't say about the Lyman lube for sure but I don't think it will work well.

I use both Zip lube and Bull Plate the same way. I preheat the mold. Fill the cavities(this is important as you don't want the lube in the cavities). Put a small amount on the top of the mold blocks and under the sprue plate with a Q-tip. Open the mold and put a small amount on the aliment points. Repeat every so often to the mold block tops. That is how I do it anyway.

[MtGun44]

Bull plate lube is highly recommended, from BullShop. The boolit lube will work,
sort of but will burn on and leave a nasty stain and mess. Order Bull plate ASAP,
use the orange stuff to lube boolits, and only rarely the mold. Consider it for
emergency use only.

Bill

[williamwaco]

Lyman Orange will work.

Nowhere near as good as Bull Plate.

You can also use bees wax.

When using one of these on a temporary basis I cannot over emphasize the importance of using a VERY SMALL amount and you MUST be sure that none of it gets into the cavities.

Apply it to the sprue plate screw after the mold is hot. I apply it to the joint between the top of the plate and the screw body.

Very small amount means a blob about this big . on the tip of a tooth pick.

[MBuechle]

I use turbine engine oil, it seems to hold up to heat better than bullplate. Some guys use full synthetic 2 stroke oil too.
Where you at in MI?

[runfiverun]

i wanna hear what william has to say about it....
i use anti-sieze or two stroke oil cause i have it.

[mrblue]

Im up in the thumb area

[warf73]

I use 2 stroke oil also with no issue and on both brass and alum molds.

[TXBRILL]

2 stroke oil for me, I check that the cap is titght give it a couple of shakes, take the cap off and use the oil in the cap on a qtip, a little gous a long way

[williamwaco]

i wanna hear what william has to say about it....
i use anti-sieze or two stroke oil cause i have it.

How the deuce did I make three copies of that post?


I have used copper based anti-sieze too.

It worked very well but it was hard to apply because it doesn't penetrate into the joints. Unfortunately, I misplaced the tube.

I have never tried the others.

I have a lifetime supply of bull plate, When I lose or spill that bottle, I will probably try the two stroke oil because I live about 6 blocks from Auto Zone.