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  1. 02-14-2017, 03:36 PM #21
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    I bet the 20 you kept were your last 20 when your mold was at the proper temperature.
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  2. 02-14-2017, 04:22 PM #22
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    what is the technique lyman describes? I hold my molds even and pour right into the holes, well sometimes I let it hit the edge of the sprue hole and then trickle in. but I have never had problems just pouring right into the holes, so I am interested in this lyman technique you speak of.
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  3. 02-14-2017, 04:46 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by HeavyHev View Post
    I bet the 20 you kept were your last 20 when your mold was at the proper temperature.
    It's possible, but not entirely sure. I did weight 3 of these and their weight 160gr +/- 0.5gr, so I think they filled out fairly well. Not bad for the new guy anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesp81 View Post
    WW ingots from eBay.
    I agree, more heat, but the ebay lead may also be the issue. You have no idea what you are getting as to alloy. Turn the heat up, flux it really well, then cast at 750+. You can also try pressure casting, the spout hard against the spru plate, then form your generous spru. Also make sure the mold cas are really clean, toothbrush & degreaser clean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oklahoma Rebel View Post
    what is the technique lyman describes? I hold my molds even and pour right into the holes, well sometimes I let it hit the edge of the sprue hole and then trickle in. but I have never had problems just pouring right into the holes, so I am interested in this lyman technique you speak of.
    Hold then mold at 90°, put the spout in the sprue hole and tilt both the mold and ladle upright. Pull ladle away leaving a sprue puddle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TexasGrunt View Post
    Hold then mold at 90°, put the spout in the sprue hole and tilt both the mold and ladle upright. Pull ladle away leaving a sprue puddle.
    It's also refered to as pressure casting.
    The hardest part is leaving a full spue puddle. Not too much but just enough!
    I usually don't leave enough or pour lead all over the mould and runs down the sides .
    Mastering the puddle is the secrete to pressure casting.
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    the lyman method is also called the twist.
    you line the sprue up with the ladle face and make contact then roll them over mold side down and move your hands apart.
    I do the roll/twist and count to 5 then roll back and do the next cavity.
    then pour some of the remaining lead in the sprue holes and on the plate so I can get the sprues back off the plate.
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