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    I have done top punches for my old Lyman 45 in...

    I have done top punches for my old Lyman 45 in PLA - thousands of bullets and have yet to have one wear out. PLA is actually stronger than PETG for parts that aren't exposed to heat.
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  2. For smelting dirty lead, I use a tablespoon of...

    For smelting dirty lead, I use a tablespoon of plumbing flux for ~20-25 lbs more or less depending on the amount of dross.
    Once that has reduced the dross, scrape out the dirt and junk - don't do...
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    3D Solutech mostly

    3D Solutech mostly
  4. SOLD PID Controller with Two Thermocouple Probes and Probe Mount

    SOLD - thanks

    Rex C-100 PID Controller (°F/°C) with SSR (1500W MAX controlled power)
    4" Stainless Thermocouple with Probe holder for Lee Pro 20lb Pot (holder may work on other pots)
    Second...
  5. Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Candle Wax, (unused) toilet ring wax, synthetic...

    Candle Wax, (unused) toilet ring wax, synthetic 2-stoke oil and crayons for color - makes a decent but smokey lube in a pinch at a very low cost.
  6. Doing the autotune from cold doesn't give the...

    Doing the autotune from cold doesn't give the best settings (even for an autotune) - the phase change can throw off the tuning.
    Best way is to heat up to full liquidus then allow to cool to where...
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    Forum: Our Town

    In Massachusetts - Each town is a fiefdom unto...

    In Massachusetts - Each town is a fiefdom unto its own. The cheif of police determines what level of training you need above state minimum, if you need referal letters and from whom, and if you will...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I usually don't even wait for it to char - the...

    I usually don't even wait for it to char - the volatiles in the wood work as flux also
  9. Amen - He is good Your grandson has a great...

    Amen - He is good

    Your grandson has a great Granpa

    That's a pretty complex part for 45 minutes without a drawing - good job and wish my skills were at that level
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    This - I purposely cast a little higher in temp...

    This - I purposely cast a little higher in temp to get a frosted bullet to get good adhesion.

    Sizing before coating will leave lube residue that will affect coating even if you meticulously clean...
  11. Thread: New Compressor

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    I use a cheap HF oil lubed 10gal 4cfm compressor....

    I use a cheap HF oil lubed 10gal 4cfm compressor.
    Didn't work well with impacts until I changed over to high flow couplers. With high flow couplers the impact had much more power and ends up using...
  12. WTS: Lee 3-hole Turret Press, 9-38/357-44-45 carbide dies, AutoDrum powder measure

    38/357 set still available - all else SPF

    Sets are used
    45 ACP set - No Case
    9mm has the instruction sheet
    38/357: $40
    45 ACP: $35

    9mm, 44, 45 - SPF
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    This is true for the section that includes the...

    This is true for the section that includes the actual thermocouple.
    If you swapped the wire types on the internal cable (from TC connector to PID) but get the polarities correct then you will see a...
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    Forum: Our Town

    If you aren't using pins then primer pockets and...

    If you aren't using pins then primer pockets and insides aren't getting wiped the same way the outsides wipe against each other to clean.
    The idea is to get the cases clean so dirt doesn't damage...
  15. USA made tap and a tap guide in the same setup...

    USA made tap and a tap guide in the same setup used to drill

    https://www.shars.com/spring-load-tapping-guide
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    A big part of the 3d printer issue is the...

    A big part of the 3d printer issue is the controller fails heater on so the thing overheats and flames out.
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    Not all thermocouple wire has the same color...

    Not all thermocouple wire has the same color coding- from your offset it looks like you have the jumper wires reversed.

    Swap the jumpers and retest.
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    If they work really depends on your bullets and...

    If they work really depends on your bullets and loading style.

    If there is no case to grab the bullet from the fingers the bullet gets dropped on the floor (you can hold the slider to stop this...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I saw a drawing for the mold somewhere but it...

    I saw a drawing for the mold somewhere but it wasn't very good.

    If anyone here can get me a readable drawing of the bullet, I'll design one and ship a couple of printed ones* for just shipping....
  20. Isoheet - no need to go to the pharmacy...

    Isoheet - no need to go to the pharmacy
    https://www.goldeagle.com/product/iso-heet-fuel-line-antifreeze-injector-cleaner/
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Have access to a 3d printer? I have made several...

    Have access to a 3d printer?
    I have made several top punches in PLA and they work very well - have even crushed a bullet or two by misaligning where the bullet was damaged but the punch was no worse...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I toss carbs in the ultrasonic - if they are...

    I toss carbs in the ultrasonic - if they are really gummed up I fill a pyrex beaker with solvent and the carb and put that in the cleaner (saves solvent and reduces the amount of evaporation)
  23. Once you had a hole in the bullet you should have...

    Once you had a hole in the bullet you should have opened it up as large as possible with larger drills - at that time you could have taken the die outside and popped the primer off with no risk.
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  24. Drill press? Yes, then use it as a ghetto lathe...

    Drill press? Yes, then use it as a ghetto lathe
    Chuck up a hardwood dowel and go at it with a rasp/file until you have a section that will fit tight into the die and extend down to the bullet tip. ...
  25. push the whole thing out with grease - I have a...

    push the whole thing out with grease - I have a lathe so a threaded adapter to add a zirk fitting to the decap pin opening would be an afternoon task.
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check