View Full Version : Does anyone here use something like this to organize their mold inventory?
My dad used to have one of these on his tool pegboard and it made me think it would work well to hold molds vertically:
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/Ole1830/31PW5VVHSYL_SS400_.jpg
So does anyone store their molds with a pegboard screwdriver holder like the one pictured?
Any drawbacks? How do you store your molds? I finally have enough that I'm getting tired of just keeping them on a shelf.
geargnasher
10-02-2010, 05:34 PM
I'm thinking rust and dust. Depends on how nice the atmosphere is where you plan to hang your moulds. I store mine in a drawar, each wrapped individually in a mechanic's red rag saturated in "wet" pure silicone spray.
Gear
I'm thinking rust and dust. Depends on how nice the atmosphere is where you plan to hang your moulds. I store mine in a drawar, each wrapped individually in a mechanic's red rag saturated in "wet" pure silicone spray.
Gear
All my molds are aluminum and I was thinking of mounting these inside a large cabinet door.
Bosshaug
10-02-2010, 06:25 PM
I keep all of my molds in drawers with dessicant packs.
imashooter2
10-02-2010, 06:26 PM
All of mine are in a large Cabela's "dry box" with some desiccant. I just can't picture degreasing a mold AGAIN every time I want to use it.
Bret4207
10-03-2010, 09:03 AM
I use a dead refrigerator. A 15 watt light bulb and large desiccant pack help with rust and I've got them grouped my caliber and the caliber written on the interior wall. With 80+ moulds the fridge is pretty full. I also store my powder in the door section.
TCLouis
10-03-2010, 11:40 AM
Rust here in the humid SE is death for the non aluminum ones, so all of mine are stored in ammo cans.
I got a deal on ammo cans a few years ago and stocked up.
cbrick
10-03-2010, 12:02 PM
There have been several threads on storing molds. I need to take a picture of the containers I use to keep my molds clean, dry and rust free. Once I get the oil off a mold I sure ain't puttin it back on. It's a food storage container with a silicon gasket seal in the lid from the grocery store, completely water and air tight. Before I started buying and using these I filled a 5 gallon bucket with water and placed one of these with a desiccant chip in the bucket, I used a couple of bricks to hold it on the bottom. After a few days the inside and the chip were completely dry.
They come in several sizes, my most common one holds two 2 cavity molds but I have some that hold two 6 cavs. They aren't expensive at about $4.00 each and considering how well they work, the price of molds today and the hassle of oiling molds every time they're actually quite cheap. Every time I went to the grocery store I'd buy one or two, that way I didn't have the shock of buying 40 or more of them at one time.
They stack very well and with 60+ molds (and counting) that's a big plus. I'll try to get a picture today in case anyone is interested in these.
Rick
geargnasher
10-03-2010, 12:21 PM
All of mine are in a large Cabela's "dry box" with some desiccant. I just can't picture degreasing a mold AGAIN every time I want to use it.
"Degreasing" is simple if you use a dimethylpolysiloxane spray with no hydrocarbon oils. A dry knit rag (old tee-shirt) is used to wipe off excess, a Q-tip saturated with brake cleaner swabs out the cavities, blow the cavities dry, and preheat the mould. Done.
Gear
Old Caster
10-03-2010, 02:08 PM
Same thing as Gearnasher except I use air instead of the rag and I have no problem. It might be years before I get some moulds out again.
mooman76
10-03-2010, 02:16 PM
I keep mine in an old foot locker in the original boxes, standing on end so I can see what the moulds are. I occationally move them to shelves or a drawer trying to reorganize better but they usually make it back.
Uncle Grinch
10-03-2010, 03:14 PM
Mine are kept in a Rubber-Maid snap close container, although it's not air tight, it keeps them organized and fairly clean. Before storing them, I take a used dryer sheet that I spray with machine oil and wipe them down. Then a sheet is placed inside the mould and closed (not all the way - don't want to spring them). Then the flaps of the dryer sheet are wrapped around the outside and they are then placed in the container.
Yeah, I have to clean then each time, but I've never had any rust show up and here in middle Georgia, it's easy to grow that stuff!
imashooter2
10-03-2010, 08:03 PM
"Degreasing" is simple if you use a dimethylpolysiloxane spray with no hydrocarbon oils. A dry knit rag (old tee-shirt) is used to wipe off excess, a Q-tip saturated with brake cleaner swabs out the cavities, blow the cavities dry, and preheat the mould. Done.
Gear
My process is just a bit simpler.
Open box. Pick up mold. Done. 8-)
btroj
10-03-2010, 08:29 PM
What is this organize thing you speak of? I am not familiar with it at all.
I have the moulds I use most sitting on the bench next to my casting pot. Those not in use get put in a cabinet in reloading room. Organization is not what I would call it. My wife frequently agrees, and comments on said lack of organization.
To each there own, but no system made will work for me as I would never follow thru. Do whatever will work for YOU.
Brad
I hate to say it but I have odd containers of cast bullets, some sized and lined, all over too!
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