I have 2 James Steward Better Shotmakers.
1 is a Black MAX
1 is just a standard one.
First I would like to say that I am using 2.5 pound ingots and it doesn't appear that these machines are powerful enough to keep up with 7 double droppers in the machines. I ended up plugging several holes in the standard and two outside holed in the black max. These are the 220V machines. Is anyone else having this issue? I have been per-heating my ingots in an oven to 450 degrees even before putting them into the shotmaker.
I ran a couple hundred pounds of shot through these over the weekend. I know my lead is good. But I am, having trouble wit the shot sticking to the bridge. The snuff can of "Jims red stuff" is used up. I am officially done with this stuff as it hasn't worked very well for my applications. Talked to Jim on the phone and he is saying not to polish the bridge but something needs to be done. These things are driving me CRAZY.
What are guys using for these bridges on these shoemakers?
Comma Copper Ease Comma Copper grease anti seize compound 85G ? I cant find this but I hear it is great.
My understanding is that some of you guys are using a spray on graphite. Spraying it on while it is cold then letting it heat up and bake on there. Then only brushing the boogers off the bridge when it happens and not applying fresh while hot.
Past some links of stuff that works please.
Thanks.