Originally Posted by Mal Paso
Having a pot you can turn your back on leads to the kind of complacency that could get you hurt. I like my pots a little edgy, I own Lees.
Never heard of the Lee drip called a safety feature before.
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Having a pot you can turn your back on leads to the kind of complacency that could get you hurt. I like my pots a little edgy, I own Lees.
Never heard of the Lee drip called a safety feature before.
My Lyman pot is still going strong after 20+ years.
Dave C.
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Bite the bullet and get the Pro Melt, you will not regret it.
Ok. Aug. 25 I'll be 40. The wife said I could order the pro melt for my birthday!
I finally get one ! Very stoked to retire my drip O matic !
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
I got one a couple months ago from Optics Planet $355 and free shipping. I've been collecting some Linotype this weekend the RCBS got put to work 200 pounds of smelted Linotype. So far it seems to work flawlessly. Temp control is correct. Pours very nicely. Just a few more lots of lead to smelt.
Don't smelt wheel weights or range scrap in you Promelt!
Oh no ! Only clean metal !!!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
You should check the swap and sell section of the site. There was one, used but well maintained, for 225$. As he included shipping, and RCBS stands by their products, I felt like his price was reasonable.
Based on reviews, I bought mine new about a year ago. It was trouble free, good temperature range, when I used it. Afterward, I bought a Magma so it hasn't got a lot of attention
if I do elect to part with it, it'll be via this site. I wish I could compare to a cheaper pot like a Lee. I just don't have one. Consider your use. The. RCBS is well built. Resist the temptation to save $ if long term dependability is a factor. ...can't tell you how many times I've reasoned that Harbor Freight was the answer for new tools to only have them break a few weeks after purchase
I bought the RCBS Pro-Melt two weeks ago, and love it, no more dripping, nada. The mold guide took a little getting used to, and for small two cavity molds I just swing it completely out of the way and use a block of wood wrapped in sheet metal as my guide. One of the things I like best about it is that it does keep a very consistent temperature. With my Lee pot I kept having to fiddle the dial to maintain the temp as the pot emptied. I did send in the $50 rebate as well. Get one.
I'm going to order it today or tomorrow. Does it have a thermometer, or just a dial like the Lee?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
Dial...you supply temp gauge
Good to know. I should order one from NOE.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
Linotype works best in bottom pour pots...especially smaller calibers (30 caliber and under). Very seldom do I have to cull bullets.
Whenever I cast with softer alloys I use a ladle.
I toasted two Lee pots early in my casting days. Had a 20 pound pro melt for 30 years now and it just keeps on working. Bills are over rated, get the pot and be happy
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