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Star were rather fond on the 27 pitch threads as their primary business was irrigation parts for the Citrus growers.

That brass plug may also be tapered.

I have machined a lot of...

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I have a Magma die at 0.501".

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Dave

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If no success, check out McMaster-Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/handle-grips/

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Dave

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Yes, it is sad that Starrett is outsourcing to Communist China.

However, watching eBay will still get Made In USA Starrett tools.

Some are well used, others have been stored in...

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I ship with the USPS Padded Flat Rate Envelopes.

Slip the die box into the envelope, remove the sticky tape strip, then fold the envelope in half to restrain the contents.

For...

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We had a batch of metal X-Ray analyzed at the local scrap yard.

Came back with a high Silicon content, about 2%.

Next visit, we asked the yard man to clean the lens of the...

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Link to Cramer Moulds...

http://castpics.net/subsite/HistMolds/CramerMolds.html

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Dave

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Rich Daniels used to machine a nice one out of brass. He has ceased production.

Hoag used to machine one out of hard anodized Aluminum. Again, out of production.

Watch eBay as...

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New, unopened, one pound can of IMR4831 at local Goon Show.

$40.00 including HAZMAT and handling.

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Dave

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Here is a link to the Modern Bond moulds...

http://castpics.net/subsite/HistMolds/ModernBondMolds.html

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Dave

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Sounds like the alignment pins are not doing the job.

Remove the handles, and sprue plate from the mould.

Now, try to move the blocks in opposite directions when assembled.

Do...

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"According to the standard (ISO 6506), the test load should be increased to its final value within a minimum of two to a maximum of eight seconds. Generally, the dwell time for the test...

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I have machined many 1/2-27 nuts for the Star machines.

You buy a length of 11/16" hex bar, 12L14 alloy.

Either chuck in a three jaw or use a 11/16" hex collet.

1/2-27 taps are...

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There are several "flavors" of Simple Green.

I wrote to them mentioning what metals and finishes I wanted to clean.

They replied with a specific formula available at Grainger.
...

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Do not give up on the Phelps. While not as well finished as the Star they do function the same.

You might grow to like the bullets being ejected with only one down stroke.

Dies...

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Most likely a Phelps. It is not a Star.

For punches and dies, watch eBay.

Or, make friends with a good Machinist or Tool Maker.

The dies require machining, heat treating, OD...

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https://www.zwickroell.com/industries/metals/metals-standards/brinell-test-iso-6506/

"The test force is to be selected so that the average indentation diameter d is between 0.24 D...

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FEDEX are two entities. Express and Ground.

FEDEX Express is run by employees of FEDEX.

FEDEX Ground is farmed out to local delivery companies. Read the small print on the side of...

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What diameter do the bullets drop from the mould? Please mention alloy used.

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Dave

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Found this webpage that lists various Babbitt materials.

http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Print.aspx?Page=BabbittIDGuide

Magnolia Anti-Friction is a Lead based Babbitt.
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How much excess on the 0.750" diameter for grinding?

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Dave

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The long button nose suggests it was cast in a Magma mould.

Okay for revolvers; but, the nose is too long for bottom feeders.

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Dave

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Federal used to use a Nylon coating to reduce Lead fumes while shooting indoors.

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Dave

Three one pound bottles of unopened Swiss Black Powder #1 1/2 for $75.00!!!

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I also have a can of similar vintage Red Dot.

The old stuff chronographs slower than the new stuff.

However, the velocities of the old stuff compare closely with the old Speer and...