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fal_762x51
02-05-2012, 10:56 PM
I found this RCBS Lube-a-matic at my pawn shop a couple of months ago. I finally finished cleaning it up. Not that bad for $45 and some effort. I left it in the oven on warm which leeched the old lube out and used electrolysis to remove the rust. Some paint and it almost matches.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/calegal/lubematicrust.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/calegal/lubematicelect.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/calegal/lubematicspray.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/calegal/lubematicfinal.jpg

Now I need sizing dies and top punches. The real plus is that I don't have to use my Lee sizer and pan lubing anymore!

-Pat
canyon-ghost
02-05-2012, 11:03 PM
Wow, you did good! Nice looking work there, oughta get some miles out of it.
theperfessor
02-06-2012, 01:48 AM
What brand/color paint is that? Sure looks good.
fal_762x51
02-06-2012, 10:15 PM
Rustoleum hammer finish, deep green.
cheese1566
02-06-2012, 11:37 PM
Very nice job!
jimkim
02-07-2012, 01:07 PM
I've been putting off painting my RS because I can't find the old wrinkle paint. I wonder if the old girl would mind some of that nice hammer finish stuff. I AM IMPRESSED. Good job.
beagle
02-08-2012, 01:20 PM
That is a really nice finish. I have a few "green machines" that could use some TLC as well./beagle
Sasquatch-1
02-08-2012, 01:37 PM
Do you have the rest of the rods and linkage that goes with it or did you have to order them from RCBS. The last picture still shows it incomplete. Other then that, I wish mine looked that nice.
003402
02-08-2012, 03:06 PM
impressive! how did you do the electrolysis set up? that looks pretty simple to do.
fal_762x51
02-09-2012, 03:28 PM
I have all the parts, I just was too lazy to assemble it that night. The only thing I am missing is the wrench. I'll be welding the mounting plate for my table tomorrow and take some pictures of the reloading bench.


Electrolysis is easy and awesome. Here is my Gahendra before and after with 4 hours in the bath. It is a quite lengthy explanation I'll get pictures of the setup and explain later.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/calegal/DSCF1911.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/calegal/ctionelectrolysis.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/calegal/DSCF1936.jpg
Sasquatch-1
02-09-2012, 04:03 PM
I have all the parts, I just was too lazy to assemble it that night. The only thing I am missing is the wrench. I'll be welding the mounting plate for my table tomorrow and take some pictures of the reloading bench.

Well in that case it sounds like you got a great deal. I am sure you can pick up a small ratcheting wrench from just about anyplace that sells hand tools. Northern tools has a set with one the size you might need for $17.00.



http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_13559_13559