Bullet mould rentals?

[Cowboy_Dan]

This may be the wrong place to ask, but another member would like to rent one of my moulds. Only problem is neither of us knows what a fair rate would be. So, is there a going rate or what would you say is reasonable? He wants to use it for about 2 weeks if that makes a difference.

[rancher1913]

if I knew the person and knew they would not damage it, I would just let them pay shipping and not worry about rent, but then again I need all the good karma I can get. the key ingredient I think is how high is the risk factor of damage.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I've borrowed molds...they pay shipping both ways...that's it.

[country gent]

While I dont like letting my moulds out I will have friends and club members come out to cast with me. They get the bullets I have some control of the molds and thier treatment. I will also cast test batches for people to far away to come and cast.

[1989toddm]

I would agree, my opinion would be a loan with the member paying shipping both ways.


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[dverna]

I would never lend something to a stranger. Heck, I got burned lending a vehicle to a "friend". Returned with a dent in the rear quarter panel.

[wv109323]

I would be hesitant to loan a mold. I may cast some bullets and sell them to him at a modest price. If he is picky about the alloy have him send you the lead to cast.
If he is experimenting a few hundred should be enough.

[scottfire1957]

This is actually simple. Rentee pays shipping both ways, and pays replacement cost, before mould is shipped. Rentor can refund what he wants, when mould is returned in good shape.

[gwpercle]

The cost of a new mould....
Don't "lend" anybody anything you want back undamaged.

[tward]

A friend wanted to borrow my Lee 358 105gr Swc mold, I found it was easier to buy a new 6 cavity mold and give him the old 2 banger! Money well spent to keep a friend. Tim

[ShooterAZ]

I would not "lend" anyone one of my boolit molds. Nor would I ever ask if I can "borrow" anyone's wife.

[dondiego]

I would not "lend" anyone one of my boolit molds. Nor would I ever ask if I can "borrow" anyone's wife.

A guy asked to "borrow" my well trained German Shorthaired Pointer once! That wife swap comment was my response. I was single then.

[Walter Laich]

would cast for someone but not loan mold.

[bedbugbilly]

Kind of like when a "friend" wanted to borrow my 48" level - a nice brass bound mahogany one. I let him take it and yes, he did return it . . . covered in cement as he used it for putting in forms and left it laying outside when they poured and splashed all over it. Or a couple of my 48" bar clamps that I loaned out . . . 20 years ago and am still waiting for the guy to return them.

Each person must make up their own mind but personally, I no longer loan, rent nor borrow any tool. I might agree to cast up some to let them try them out . . which I have done and others have done for me in the past. But, I would never ask to "borrow" nor "rent" somebody's molds. Too many things can happen in the process . . . including losing a friendship. May sound tough but with age comes experience . . . .

[Old Scribe]

Each person must make up their own mind but personally, I no longer loan, rent nor borrow any tool. I might agree to cast up some to let them try them out . . which I have done and others have done for me in the past. But, I would never ask to "borrow" nor "rent" somebody's molds. Too many things can happen in the process . . . including losing a friendship. May sound tough but with age comes experience . . . .

Agree! It takes a while to build a friendship and only a moment to destroy one. As far as lending to someone I don't know...not likely.

[ArrowJ]

This is actually simple. Rentee pays shipping both ways, and pays replacement cost, before mould is shipped. Rentor can refund what he wants, when mould is returned in good shape.

If it is not an out of production mould or a pet mould this is the solution that avoids problems and allows you to help out.

[fredj338]

I would also hesitate to loan a mold, especially alum, too ruin it.

[condorjohn]

I lent a member one of my molds once, got it back cleaner than it was when I sent it.
I think our members are mostly trustworthy, honest people. Let them pay shipping and agree on a date for return.

[Kraschenbirn]

I was a carpentry contractor for over 20 years and learned (the hard way!) to never loan tools to anyone...even employees who (should?) know how to take care of them...and treat my casting and reloading equipment the same way. There are a few folks might consider loaning to but, oddly enough, I seriously doubt any of them would ever ask. Might ask me to run off a few boolits for them to try or size some of theirs to a diameter they don't have dies for but that's about it.

Bill

[Thumbcocker]

I have had 2 molds on loan to a member here for 2 years. There is no doubt in my mind that they are well cared for and available any time I need them. I have never lost a penny dealing with any list member.