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  1. 02-29-2020, 04:36 PM #1
    Andy45
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    "Ball" mold handles?

    Howdy,
    What does it mean when someone recommends getting "Ball handles" to use for mold blocks?
    And why does this matter?
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  2. 02-29-2020, 06:08 PM #2
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    I've been casting for more than 60 years and I have no idea what you are referring to.
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  3. 02-29-2020, 07:05 PM #3
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    Well, I guess i'm a beginning caster with just 52 years casting experience but I've never heard of "Ball handles" either so I will also be curious to see what follows as well!

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  4. 02-29-2020, 07:50 PM #4
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    never heard that term in over 60 years of casting alloy. i use lee large handles for all my molds, most of which are custom.
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  5. 02-29-2020, 08:01 PM #5
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    Hmm... OK, but thank you guys anyway!
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  6. 02-29-2020, 09:43 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy45 View Post
    Hmm... OK, but thank you guys anyway!
    Andy
    A ball handle is usually used on a reloading press ... could it be a case of mistaken tool identity ?
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  7. 02-29-2020, 10:14 PM #7
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    well some ball molds had a close screw hole not centered so they did not close tight --old stuff 1800-early 1900---most had the handles made to the mold-
    you can cut about 1/4 in off of a lee and file the inside about 1/8in to make them work
    but all new molds i know were drilled new center
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  8. 03-01-2020, 04:19 PM #8
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    Or is the OP asking about handles for those brass round ball/conical for cap and ball pistols?
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  9. 03-01-2020, 09:22 PM #9
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    No Wayne, I'm not. I think the gent who told me this is pulling my leg.
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  10. 03-03-2020, 04:41 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne Smith View Post
    Or is the OP asking about handles for those brass round ball/conical for cap and ball pistols?
    The all metal cap and ball moulds did need wooden handles , usually home made and attached with screws , if you wanted to cast with them without too much burning hand/finger burning .

    Which mould blocks are we talking about ?
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  11. 03-04-2020, 09:54 AM #11
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    In the future when this guy gives you "expert" advice take it with a grain of salt!!

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