simple Hi-Tek coating

[wlkjr]

Google says it's 9033 miles from Atlanta. Doesn't look like I'm going to make this session. Bummer, sounds like fun.

[Tazza]

Google says it's 9033 miles from Atlanta. Doesn't look like I'm going to make this session. Bummer, sounds like fun.

If you leave now, you may just get here in time

[T-Bird]

Just don't try to drive!

[Jatz357]

Had a productive evening yesterday. 1st batch I’ve done of 136 grain button nose wadcutters. 100kg coated in Candy Apple.

[HI-TEK]

Had a productive evening yesterday. 1st batch I’ve done of 136 grain button nose wadcutters. 100kg coated in Candy Apple.

How pretty are these. Well done with coating. Now keep it going, and post results of your shoots.

[HI-TEK]

Where is my invite??????
Joe would want one too..........

The missus and I need a few days off with a break.. I need a break from working around the clock and am happy to go north to bend Bananas for a few days. Just would need to organize things here first. As in US there was a workshop set up with casting and coating. I would be happy to be there to add my two cents worth. Unfortunately I cant bring meat to the barbeque as it wont be too fresh by the time we get there. It may be great if we can get a few to be attending so we would possibly need a application from people who would be interested in attending.

[Tazza]

A break sounds like it's somerhing you sure need. August up here is still pretty nice, our winters are pretty weak, but it's also ekka time when it's windy and flu is about, so stay away from people

[Ausglock]

The Errol Harper Memorial IPSC match is on the 17 and 18th August at the Gold Coast Pistol Club. So that weekend is out for me.

[Jatz357]

Unfortunately I do most of my coating for others and don’t get a lot of time trying these out. Most of my spare time is in the shed tinkering around making and modifying machines to process these projectiles and what remains is time spent with the family and their pursuits. After all that I might get to have a shot.

I’d be interested to meet some of the local Oz blokes, be bit of a drive for me to go North but doable.

[Ausglock]

So... what type of ovens do you use?

[Jatz357]

So... what type of ovens do you use?

Homemade infrared and conveyor, many hours of R&D but happy with results so far.

[Tazza]

Unfortunately I do most of my coating for others and don’t get a lot of time trying these out. Most of my spare time is in the shed tinkering around making and modifying machines to process these projectiles and what remains is time spent with the family and their pursuits. After all that I might get to have a shot.

I’d be interested to meet some of the local Oz blokes, be bit of a drive for me to go North but doable.

I hear ya... When i get time to cast i spent far too much time messing with my machine to keep it running Any other time i have, seems to be eaten up with outer projects, normally not for me either, the last little bit is spent with the wife who complains about not seeing me enough...

[Jatz357]

I hear ya... When i get time to cast i spent far too much time messing with my machine to keep it running Any other time i have, seems to be eaten up with outer projects, normally not for me either, the last little bit is spent with the wife who complains about not seeing me enough...

Yeah, just back from a day and half away with the fam and I’m back in the shed preparing another batch now. At least this gives me a break from my day job.

[Jatz357]

It’s 8 degrees in the shed and 2 outside now. This is my attempt at a drying rack / compartment. I use it to just lift the temp of uncoated product when very cold and then to quick dry and pre-heat to go into the oven. Haven’t had it fully loaded yet but it will hold 500kg, 30 trays (6 not visible in this photo)

[Ausglock]

interested in your oven..

[Gatch]

How long do you lot leave your hitek to dry ? I'm struggling to get a tray to pass the wipe test.

[Jatz357]

interested in your oven..

Hi Trevor, sent you PM

[Jatz357]

How long do you lot leave your hitek to dry ? I'm struggling to get a tray to pass the wipe test.

Dry time or bake time?

[Gatch]

Drying time. I've been using my ladies old hair drier to speed it up, but have only been waiting 15minutes or so. I'm leaving 3 batches overnight to see if that will help. Bake time will be different for each oven I guess.

[Ausglock]

Gatch head over to Bunnies and grab a $20 Fan heater.
Coat them and put in front of the fan for 10 minutes until they are warm. shake the tray to break their contact and leave for another 5 minutes. then warm on top of the oven and then insert and bake.
Simples..