Case annealing machine.. Any suggestions??
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Build yourself a Skip Design machine. They work as well as the best commercial machines and better than many on the market. Some have built crude versions for fifty bucks, most cost around a hundred, while my fancy version cost me about a hundred and a half. You need access to a small drill press at least. A few minutes on a table saw would be nice, but not mandatory.
Look here for details: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/434088_DIY_Annealing_Machine.html
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Look here for details: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/434088_DIY_Annealing_Machine.html
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I bought a Mike's Reloading Bench model rather than take the time to build one to Skip's design earlier this year.
I'd recommend a Mike's to anyone; it works great right out of the box, saved me hours already & does a superb job on several case sizes I regularly use.
I'd recommend a Mike's to anyone; it works great right out of the box, saved me hours already & does a superb job on several case sizes I regularly use.
my annealeaze works great
Same here, Love mine!
+2 on "Skips design"
Here is another "Skips design"
http://68forums.com/forums/showthre...ts-list-included!&highlight=Annealing+machine
Tia,
Don
Here is another "Skips design"
http://68forums.com/forums/showthre...ts-list-included!&highlight=Annealing+machine
Tia,
Don
I also have a MRB annealer and it's top shelf; complete, no other "accessories" to buy like with the Annealeeze.
I know you asked about an "automated machine," but I have an Annie
induction annealer and couldn't be happier.
It may not be automated, but it is small, can be set up in the time it takes to plug it in and it is so fast, I can anneal as fast as it takes to load cases in an "automated" machine. I don't have to worry about how much propane is left, what the pressure is, what the shape of the flame is and where can I find enough space to set it up.
induction annealer and couldn't be happier.
It may not be automated, but it is small, can be set up in the time it takes to plug it in and it is so fast, I can anneal as fast as it takes to load cases in an "automated" machine. I don't have to worry about how much propane is left, what the pressure is, what the shape of the flame is and where can I find enough space to set it up.
I saw one of those induction machines at my smiths place last week. I beilieve it was outbof Australia....but man was it slick! A little pricey yho around 1k, but the cases come out perfect every time. If i already didn't have an anealer I think I would be tempted to go the extra. Ile and get an induction machine. Very fast and very safe.
I've bought an annealeez and its ok. But it doesn't compare to my benchsource.
Bart
Bart
Oooppps double posted
Safe, in what way? My house is loaded with open flames, but I don't light a candle directly under my window curtains, I don't store my lawn mower gas on top of my gas stove, and I don't use my propane annealer while I'm measuring powder.
I'm not aware of any annealing machine being used in a responsible way which has caused a fire; are you? Not to say that it couldn't happen, but I haven't heard of an instance. In other words, I'm not sure safety is a real concern even though it is often mentioned as a way to justify purchasing an expensive induction machine.
But what is hardly ever mentioned is the EMF generated by these induction machines. They say low level electro-magnetic fields can cause cancer, birth defects, insanity, cataracts, aches and pains, headaches, depression, lethargy, sleeping disorders, and even convulsions and epileptic seizures as well as autism, ADD, and a few other problems I can't remember.
I'm most worried about insanity. They tell me that some BR shooters using induction annealers are becoming obsessed with weight sorting their primers. Heaven forbid!
rkittine
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I bought one that looks exactly like Mozella's, new from a guy on www.BurntPowder.com for $250.00 delivered and just had to add the propane, tank, which I had. I am not handy enough to make one of these myself.
Bob
Bob
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