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  1. 10-04-2015, 08:24 AM #1
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    TC mold rebuild kits

    Just got back into casting after 25 years or so and messed up a tc mold I've had for years.
    I started getting a little splash or lip at the base of my bullets so I tightened up the sprue plate screw. Worked good until the mold got up to temp or a little hot, I'm not sure. Long story short, I sheared the screw holding the sprue plate on.
    I know, dumb move.
    So the question is, are there any mold rebuild kits that will work with a tc mold?
    the one I broke is a tc, aluminum 50 maxi ball, if that helps.
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  2. 10-04-2015, 08:31 AM #2
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    If you can get the broken screw out of the mould 80% of your problem is solved.
    Sounds like you only need to do after that would be to get another retaining screw.
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  3. 10-05-2015, 09:49 AM #3
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    I have never seen a repair kit for a TC mold. If the screw doesn't come out easily a trip to the machine shop might be worth it as these have not been made in years and AFAIK no one has picked up the designs.
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  4. 10-05-2015, 01:23 PM #4
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    I "think" Rapine contracted to make their aluminum molds??
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  5. 10-05-2015, 01:36 PM #5
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    I bet Erik could fix it but if it is a 2 cylinder it would be cheaper to buy a new one.
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  6. 10-06-2015, 05:04 AM #6
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    I have 2 of the same mould. it is a single cavity. I would bet you could move the sprue plate pivot to the opposite corner.
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