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Thread: Anneling : Am I doing this right

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    Boolit Master Wolfdog91's Avatar
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    Anneling : Am I doing this right

    Am I doing this right ? Used the 750 tempilaq and they all look pretty uniform. Side note this isn't a how to video it's more of a video journal


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    Sorry, not quite.

    You need to put the tempilac inside the neck, not outside.

    The oxidation marks look good, but that’s not a great indicator.

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    Put an index mark on your socket and count the rotations and hold brass at the very tip of the light part of the flame ( the hottest point of the flame ) and make sure the drill turns at a constant speed .

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    I anneal in a dark garage and look for a color change. I use a small drill motor with a 1/4" drive 1/2" deep socket for -06, 08, and x57 brass. When I get the color to a dull red I tip it in the bucket of water. Gloved hand sets the new case in.
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    I started out with the dark room and watch for the color change, then built a primitive setup using an automotive power window motor on a hinge, a couple sockets, and a RadioShack 12 volt power supply. I used the Tempilaq and timed a few cases, then just timed the cases before dumping them into a pot of water. The unit is hinged.

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    That worked ok for me, however, I did build another unit with plans off of YouTube under $100 which I still use. Sorry for the sideways pic but when I click on the pic it sobers up.

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    Many methods are used and with time you too will find one which fits you and your wallet.

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