Barrel conditions are so critical to cast boolit success that I suggested we rake a lot of good info out of other threads and consolidate it here for easy reference. So I got volunteered to do the job, ignorant as I am of the how-to-moderate-a-forum protocols. I ask for your consideration - and tolerance - as I learn the ropes. Meanwhile, feel free to jump in if you think of something interesting to the crew. PM me if you have any ideas, suggestions or criticisms.