bgokk
10-04-2010, 06:41 PM
I received the modified round HP pin and 5 sided HP pin set some time ago but just this past Friday got a chance to cast with it.
I Had problems getting the pins to slide freely in the blocks. I found that the guide rods were not parallel and after I got them adjusted they worked well.
As with the MiHec 358395 HBWC I placed the mold on the hot plate which was turned to high. I cast first with the 358395 HBWC (see other thread).
My results with the original pins was not good at all. I had to use pliers to remove the boolits from the pins. I did get about a dozen decent boolits by holding the mold in the melt for about 30 to 45 seconds. But could only get release for about 3 fills and then would have to put the blocks back in the melt. Too much trouble.
WELL now that has all changed. The modified round pins are releasing just great. Melt at between 800* and 875*, WW with a little tin and the boolits are falling of the pins with at most just a little shake.[smilie=w:
This was just a test of both of these molds as I had worked all night Thursday and had driven home (150 miles) after work and was tired. At 70 years of age I find that I seem to run out of steam a lot quicker. Duh! :veryconfu
The boolits ran about 208.5 grains avg. weight. I again for got to mic them as with the 358395 HBWC, will edit this weekend.
Love the new round pins. I have not tried the 5 sided ones yet, I get aroundtuit.;)
BG
I Had problems getting the pins to slide freely in the blocks. I found that the guide rods were not parallel and after I got them adjusted they worked well.
As with the MiHec 358395 HBWC I placed the mold on the hot plate which was turned to high. I cast first with the 358395 HBWC (see other thread).
My results with the original pins was not good at all. I had to use pliers to remove the boolits from the pins. I did get about a dozen decent boolits by holding the mold in the melt for about 30 to 45 seconds. But could only get release for about 3 fills and then would have to put the blocks back in the melt. Too much trouble.
WELL now that has all changed. The modified round pins are releasing just great. Melt at between 800* and 875*, WW with a little tin and the boolits are falling of the pins with at most just a little shake.[smilie=w:
This was just a test of both of these molds as I had worked all night Thursday and had driven home (150 miles) after work and was tired. At 70 years of age I find that I seem to run out of steam a lot quicker. Duh! :veryconfu
The boolits ran about 208.5 grains avg. weight. I again for got to mic them as with the 358395 HBWC, will edit this weekend.
Love the new round pins. I have not tried the 5 sided ones yet, I get aroundtuit.;)
BG