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  1. 03-11-2024, 08:41 PM #1
    castmiester
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    1975 RCBS mold

    Just got a RCBS .44-240-swc gc mold. I am assuming it's cast iron but in the booklet it came with says high grade tool steel. Booklet is dated 1975
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  2. 03-11-2024, 09:25 PM #2
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    That is a puzzle. Maybe cut with Tool Steel. Hmmm, ......not sure.
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  3. 03-11-2024, 09:39 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chill Wills View Post
    That is a puzzle. Maybe cut with Tool Steel. Hmmm, ......not sure.
    High grade tool steel is used exclusively in machining moulds
    Duh! how did I read that wrong ! LOL Nice mould though..... it's heat blued.
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    Quote Originally Posted by castmiester View Post
    Duh! how did I read that wrong ! LOL Nice mould though..... it's heat blued.
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    I'll never forget the first time that I got bi-focals,,, "wholly Cow! there is a serial number on this printed circuit board that the parts department has been after me to record on the work order!!!"
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