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Thread: Sprue cutter inquiry?

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    Sprue cutter inquiry?

    Seeing one of my (many ) favourite moulds on an auction site, I chose not to let it pass me by. An RCBS 2-cavity 45-255-SWC -- imho great for .45 Colt -- it came with a sprue plate unlike any I've seen before. Quite thick metal, with blueing exactly as mould is, I doubt if it is a "home made" plate, albeit this is possible.
    For no other reason than perhaps me being "Curious George" -- might any of you learned, wise, experienced guys or guyettes have any idea re the origin/manufacturer of this plate?
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    Thanks much!
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    I'd guess it to be made by someone with the right skills and who had access to a decently equipped machine shop.

    It looks like it would work perfectly to be handy to turn wearing a heavy welder's glove.

    If it was from RCBS or a aftermarket place, we'd have heard about them before now.
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    That mould is set up for a Magma or Balisti-Cast casting machine.

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    Thank you Red River Rick! And thank you, too, for the URL link for "Heavy Duty Replacement Sprue Plates..." in your signature line. Don't be surprised if you hear from me shortly.
    geo

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