All the parts are ordered and I am really pumped to build this. I will post pics of my build.
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All the parts are ordered and I am really pumped to build this. I will post pics of my build.
I've finally got my annealer going and was just wondering do I need to dump the annealed cases (3006) in water or just let them air cool ? I've read both on here I was thinking a smaller case might need it say 221 FB or .223 . Just wondering Thanks guys....
I do not use water. If you can hold the case head after annealing with a bare hand, you are OK.
Jmorris, how high is the surface of your blade from the aluminum deck? Mine is 1/2" and I'm having issues with my 223 cases tipping over (forward). It's like the blade is too high on the case and/or too much drag on the head of the case. I've polished my aluminum deck but it didn't help. I think my blade needs to be closer to the deck. Just wondered if you had a similar experience in your build.
A 1/2" is too high, I would try half that distance and see how it works.
Would also like to purchase the plans and index plate.
THANKS
Jerry
Send me a pm and I will get you fixed up.
Pm sent
thanks
Bought a Bench Source annealer recently...and absolutely love it...had some problems with it..and the manufacturer was on it in a heartbeat...and got me
back up to speed...they are the nicest folks to do business with...bought the machine from Grafs & Sons....
tried to pm you, but it says it's full. I want to build a machine, and need a plate.
thanks
Cleared it out and my email is in post 196 on page 10.
My build isn't quite as fancy as most, 'cause I used drop (free) stuff from our shop. One thing I'm going to change is to swap out the plain PWM with one of these.
Building my prototype now. What diameter case spinner seems to work best for you guys?
Thanks,
Terry
I don't use a "spinner", even annealing is done by the two opposing torches. Also lets the process happen faster thus reducing the risk of heat transfer to the case head.
Finished the annealed today. Works great! Would post pic and video but don't know how
Great thread and great info! Just what I needed, another project... I am getting sick of annealing thousands of 300BLK cases by hand!
Inspirational! Well done sir.
I got all my parts together and fab'd up. Here is a video of it in operation. My plate is about 3/16" above the table. I ended up buffing the aluminum table and waxing it to get my .204 Ruger cases to stop falling over. Here is a video of it in action. http://youtu.be/wnauUsa4dXQ
Well done sir!
Thank you John. There was some learning along the way. One big thing I learned is that welding causes internal inclusions to your machined surfaces!