"Ball" mold handles?

[Andy45]

Howdy,
What does it mean when someone recommends getting "Ball handles" to use for mold blocks?
And why does this matter?
(Keep it clean now!)
Thanks, Andy

[Guesser]

I've been casting for more than 60 years and I have no idea what you are referring to.
Watching/following!!

[longbow]

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!

You're never too old to learn!

Longbow

[rfd]

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.

[Andy45]

Hmm... OK, but thank you guys anyway!
Andy

[gwpercle]

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 ?
Gary

[too many things]

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

[Wayne Smith]

Or is the OP asking about handles for those brass round ball/conical for cap and ball pistols?

[Andy45]

No Wayne, I'm not. I think the gent who told me this is pulling my leg.

[gwpercle]

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 ?
Gary

[jaguarxk120]

In the future when this guy gives you "expert" advice take it with a grain of salt!!

The go and get information from a reliable source.