Annealing

[paul o']

The ugly Annealer is a good cheap mech but not as cheap as my home made unit .

 

[Bavarianbrit]

It was just a thought , might be worth starting a thread as to the expected life of brass in various chamberings.
Who knows , 8 to 10 for the .270 may be exceptional ?

Regards

P.S . I would do it if it weren't for my crippling laziness.

Slightly off topic but during lockdown I made up an Excel list of all my powders, primers, bullets held in each calibre, if it is factory ammo or reloads with all relevant load date. It was a real PITA to do but now works really well, as after a loading session I just update the list it make tracking of what you have and where it is much easier, shocked me though how many bullets with lead cores I had collected during my USA trips.
If anyone wants a blank start up copy just PM me your email address.

 

[YoungCurrie]

Or build your own for about £150. Plenty of vids on you tube and parts available on Amazon !

 

[YoungCurrie]

It would be interesting to hear from someone who has made, uses and has success with a single torch annealer. Of the three methods I have read about induction would be the most convenient, while the gas torch method would suit someone processing small amounts.

 

[wytonpjs]

It would be interesting to hear from someone who has made, uses and has success with a single torch annealer. Of the three methods I have read about induction would be the most convenient, while the gas torch method would suit someone processing small amounts.

Not made but bought S/H a Caselife annealer. Very, quick, easy to set up and dammed fast. Has done all I needed for a long while in 3 quick short bursts. I usually have a small qty of sacrificial cases that I use to fine tune the speed but once that’s done all I have to do is top it up as it cycles through. KISS - this is beautifully simple!

 

[YoungCurrie]

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

 

[Sabian223]

Currently in the process of building my own. Just waiting on a couple of parts to come in from Amazon and it will be finished. £150ish all in with the blow torch. 

 

[Sabian223]

Currently in the process of building my own. Just waiting on a couple of parts to come in from Amazon and it will be finished. £150ish all in with the blow torch. 

 

[Sonicdmb73]

Slightly off topic but during lockdown I made up an Excel list of all my powders, primers, bullets held in each calibre, if it is factory ammo or reloads with all relevant load date. It was a real PITA to do but now works really well, as after a loading session I just update the list it make tracking of what you have and where it is much easier, shocked me though how many bullets with lead cores I had collected during my USA trips.
If anyone wants a blank start up copy just PM me your email address.

That sounds like it could be useful. I have data, but it is a bit disjointed. As I have used more than one notebook (as it depends on which one I find) at the time.
At least I usually know where my laptop is, and my phone is easier to find than that.

 

[YoungCurrie]

Currently in the process of building my own. Just waiting on a couple of parts to come in from Amazon and it will be finished. £150ish all in with the blow torch. 

That looks really interesting perhaps share the parts list when complete.

 

[Sabian223]

That looks really interesting perhaps share the parts list when complete.

Parts list available in the subject of the Youtube video albeit across the pond. A quick google on each item will point you in the right direction.


TORCH HEAD: https://amzn.to/39Cd36d CASE: https://amzn.to/2UauelX POWER: https://amzn.to/2X4MNeB POWER ADAPTER: https://amzn.to/2RbzEMX SHAFT ADAPTER: https://amzn.to/2UHUvtq MOTOR (verify style matches video): https://amzn.to/2x1HT7r DRUM (verify depth you want! watch video!): https://amzn.to/3aJ1sQC SPEED CONTROL: https://amzn.to/34biDrw

 

[YoungCurrie]

Parts list available in the subject of the Youtube video albeit across the pond. A quick google on each item will point you in the right direction.


TORCH HEAD: https://amzn.to/39Cd36d CASE: https://amzn.to/2UauelX POWER: https://amzn.to/2X4MNeB POWER ADAPTER: https://amzn.to/2RbzEMX SHAFT ADAPTER: https://amzn.to/2UHUvtq MOTOR (verify style matches video): https://amzn.to/2x1HT7r DRUM (verify depth you want! watch video!): https://amzn.to/3aJ1sQC SPEED CONTROL: https://amzn.to/34biDrw

Thanks for doing that.

 

[Dillon]

The ugly Annealer is a good cheap mech but not as cheap as my home made unit .

Glad to read this as I have just bought a Ugly annealer.