RCBS Pro Melt Upgrades

[OpenNRG]

Just ran a test using a Lee 6x9mm mold, K Type thermocouple in the 3rd hole and a TM6801 Thermometer. Used a tiny bulb type thermocouple so it would fit through the sprue hole. Links below.

Heated mold to 250f in the sprue, which I know is way cool but I'm a bit short of time right now. Shelf temp was 85f.

At 2, 5 and 10 seconds I could not see a drop. At 30 seconds on the shelf it was down to about 240f. At a minute it was down to about 220.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Ther...item4ae2c0aa5a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-Type-Therm...item54081c4219

[kalison]

So you were measuring an empty cavity?

[OpenNRG]

Yes. I know it would be different with lead and 500 degrees.

[HighHook]

Great idea! I just ordered one...

[VHoward]

No need to get excited. I was just stating what I observed between using the RCBS mold rest rod and the shelf. When I use the rod, my preheated molds do not act like they are too cold for casting. When I use the shelf, my preheated molds act as if they are cooling off faster and you have to cast many rejects until the shelf heats up. But yesterday, I used a propane torch on the shelf for 30 seconds or so and I did not have that problem. Still keeping the shelf.

[OpenNRG]

I wasn't getting excited. Was actually curious myself. I expect it does draw some heat off.

[OpenNRG]

Just a quick FYI. We've got a bunch of new products coming out next week for a different market. (not gun related) There is a good chance we'll be sold out of the upgrade kits for a while. Right now we have 7 of the RCBS kits available.

thanks for the orders and the feedback. DeWayne

[Leadmelter]

I finally got to use this product. It works on my 1980's vintage pot. It takes the strain off my shoulders.
Very nice addition to my setup.
Leadmelter
MI

[MaverickNH]

Any problems anticipated heating up the pot with the lid on, removing to flux with wax/pine shavings, and replacing when the smoke fades? I figure the lid could sit on the bottom shelf while fluxing.

[dromia]

I have fitted this kit to my Pro Melt and it is a big improvement, especially the shelf when using moulds with base pins like the NOE RG moulds.

Drilled a hole in the lid to take the temp probe for my PID.

The parts are well made and easy to fit.

[garymcgehee52]

Received my Pro Melt upgrade today. 15 minutes I had it installed. Fit and finish is great. I will cast with it tomorrow.

[stanford]

No need to get excited. I was just stating what I observed between using the RCBS mold rest rod and the shelf. When I use the rod, my preheated molds do not act like they are too cold for casting. When I use the shelf, my preheated molds act as if they are cooling off faster and you have to cast many rejects until the shelf heats up. But yesterday, I used a propane torch on the shelf for 30 seconds or so and I did not have that problem. Still keeping the shelf.

VHoward,

I am glad you posted this, I am using this shelf with my Lee pot and as noted there is definitely a difference when using the shelf and heavy loads for me. I thought about the blow torch but have not tried it yet, hopefully this weekend I will have time to do so. I really like the shelf, I always have to adjust height when using 2 cavity molds and 6 cavity molds. Other than that its a great addition and worth adding to your pot.

[PbHurler]

I don't own an RCBS pot (yet), but just ordered the kit for when I do. (I always wondered about the functionality of the RCBS mold guide rod with RG type molds)

How's that for being ate-up with this hobby?

Is this Forum a support group or an enabler group?

[VHoward]

An enabler group for sure.

[swamp]

I got the Pro-Melt upgrade and really like them. The shelf works much better than the rod.
swamp

[Nick Quick]

I just ordered a lid few minutes ago. I did not order the shelve because is perfectly horizontal and I like to keep the mold inclined a bit so the sprue puddle goes in the opposite direction of where the next hole to be filled is on the mold. The idea of a shelve is fantastic but I'll wait until they would be available with an angle option.

[WILCO]

Just found this thread. Neat concept.

[M-Tecs]

Great product and very good price.

[Walter Laich]

these are the sprinkles on the ice cream cone.

[bazzer485]

Oh, I recently bought the Lee pot and kit. I did not know about this kit for the Pro Melt otherwise I would have gone that route. Just a question, why is the Pro melt kit much less expensive than the Lee kit? If anything it looks like more work in making the pro melt kit.