Howdy,
What does it mean when someone recommends getting "Ball handles" to use for mold blocks?
And why does this matter?
(Keep it clean now!)
Thanks, Andy
Howdy,
What does it mean when someone recommends getting "Ball handles" to use for mold blocks?
And why does this matter?
(Keep it clean now!)
Thanks, Andy
Last edited by Andy45; 02-29-2020 at 05:54 PM.
I've been casting for more than 60 years and I have no idea what you are referring to.
Watching/following!!
Well, I guess i'm a beginning caster with just 52 years casting experience but I've never heard of "Ball handles" either so I will also be curious to see what follows as well!
You're never too old to learn!
Longbow
never heard that term in over 60 years of casting alloy. i use lee large handles for all my molds, most of which are custom.
Hmm... OK, but thank you guys anyway!
Andy
well some ball molds had a close screw hole not centered so they did not close tight --old stuff 1800-early 1900---most had the handles made to the mold-
you can cut about 1/4 in off of a lee and file the inside about 1/8in to make them work
but all new molds i know were drilled new center
Or is the OP asking about handles for those brass round ball/conical for cap and ball pistols?
Wayne the Shrink
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No Wayne, I'm not. I think the gent who told me this is pulling my leg.
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In the future when this guy gives you "expert" advice take it with a grain of salt!!
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