Annealeez first look

[Fuj]

I don't normally like doing any type of write up, let alone doing
much annealing. I have a good friend that has a Giraud, and If
I need something done, He'll do it for nothing, but I will get him
a plate of wings and a few brews to wash em' down.....I got a
good chunk of money back on my property tax rebates, so I
decided to get a small unit just for my cat projects. it's been the
norm just to use the spinning drill method and torch since case
quantities are small. The Giraud commands a good pile of coins.
I ran across the Annealeez, and at almost half the cost it should
get what I need done.....Removing it from the box, I promptly
sliced my finger open. That metal tray that the cases sit in is very
sharp !! Set up was a bit of a hastle getting the the torch lined
up and staying that way. The J-hook used to hold the torch will get
pitched into the weeds, and a better method looked at. With it
ready to go, I used a pile off .308 cases out of the scrap bucket
and started to play with speeds. Problem.....This annealer "does not"
do a 360 degree full anneal. As the case moves thru it's wheels the
case enters the flame, moves away, then drops into a bin. Only one
side of the case ever sees the flame. Playing around some more with
the speed rate (slower), and still using beater cases, I got some good
dark color on the flame side, but still too cold on the the opposite side.
Using an old 600 degree temp stick (all I had) proved it out. It's just
a plain and simple uneven anneal.....This thing to do a proper job will
need a second torch.....Other then that, the electronics and drives
seem to function as intended. For the time being, I'll drag out an old
bern-o-matic torch and stand and position the heats to work together.

 

[dolek]

Following with interest, I have been contemplating buying one . I had no idea they did not do a complete 360 while in the flame . I watched a bunch of videos and never noticed that issue.

 

[NA Woody]

I have used the annealeeze for thousands of cases and it definitely will spin them in the flame. Perhaps your cases are slick with lube on them?
The bottom wheel should have a blue tape type of surface for some traction on the brass. If not just glue some emery cloth on that wheel and it will spin the brass in the flame.

 

[Ranger188]

Fuj, it should spin the case at least a couple times around. That's the whole idea.
Something is going on with yours...

 

[Straightshooter1]

I don't normally like doing any type of write up, let alone doing
much annealing. I have a good friend that has a Giraud, and If
I need something done, He'll do it for nothing, but I will get him
a plate of wings and a few brews to wash em' down.....I got a
good chunk of money back on my property tax rebates, so I
decided to get a small unit just for my cat projects. it's been the
norm just to use the spinning drill method and torch since case
quantities are small. The Giraud commands a good pile of coins.
I ran across the Annealeez, and at almost half the cost it should
get what I need done.....Removing it from the box, I promptly
sliced my finger open. That metal tray that the cases sit in is very
sharp !! Set up was a bit of a hastle getting the the torch lined
up and staying that way. The J-hook used to hold the torch will get
pitched into the weeds, and a better method looked at. With it
ready to go, I used a pile off .308 cases out of the scrap bucket
and started to play with speeds. Problem.....This annealer "does not"
do a 360 degree full anneal. As the case moves thru it's wheels the
case enters the flame, moves away, then drops into a bin. Only one
side of the case ever sees the flame. Playing around some more with
the speed rate (slower), and still using beater cases, I got some good
dark color on the flame side, but still too cold on the the opposite side.
Using an old 600 degree temp stick (all I had) proved it out. It's just
a plain and simple uneven anneal.....This thing to do a proper job will
need a second torch.....Other then that, the electronics and drives
seem to function as intended. For the time being, I'll drag out an old
bern-o-matic torch and stand and position the heats to work together.

Something is not right with your Annealeez. You should be getting more that a full 360° turn. I wonder if you don't have the correct wheel as there are different wheels for different size calibers??? Or . . . there's slippage going on between the wheel and the case. I've had might Annealeez for 3 years now and after about 2 years I began to get some slippage where the cases were not all turning fully and having a similar problem you are having. I found that the cause was the flange that the cases rest against as the wheel turns them. So I bent the flange and polished the edge of it to reduce friction that the flange might impart onto the cases and keeping the them from turning easily. It worked and my cases now turn as they're supposed to and I get a full and even annealing around the cases. So, you may just need to take a close look at why your cases are not getting turned as they should and then make some adjustments.

 

[338 dude]

Cases and wheel must be free of any kind of lube clean them with alcohol and as said above check the flange to make sure it is not restricting movement I’ve had one for years and they work just fine somethings going on with yours

 

[Fuj]

I've played back an forth a bit with this today. Upper wheel
is loose and skipping. Everything is whistle clean and that
includes wheels and cases. Tomorrow morning when I get
simmered down a bit, it will all jive. In the meantime, that
J-hook looks like it may be replaced with a Heim joint ball
swivel. Need to turn a bushing and lock collar. And I took
some emery to that thin sheet metal. Good waste of a 5
cent band aid.....

 

[Sandstorm]

Yea Fuj...Mine works great as well.
Your adjustments are not correct in some form or way...?
Ive never had issues with mine...at lest yet
Run some different brass though it and check the fit of your cases between the two wheels when they are spinning.
I know you'll get it to work right.

 

[ken158]

Mine worked as designed from day one... very pleased.

 

[mike mccormick]

I have been using mine for a couple of years. I will repeat what was said before, that the cases need to be clean and dry, or they won't turn evenly. The j hook does fine for its purpose. I have found it beneficial to let the flame burn a while before use, as the flame will then stabilize, giving more consistent results.