Case annealing machine.. Any suggestions??

[DeadEyeDick45]

Should have bought it earlier. It does still have a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE should you not have success with the unit.

 

[lgwatson]

Do you guys recommend a good automated case annealing machine that doesn't break the bank, but works well???

I have the Giraud. Works well and I can anneal a batch of cases in a short time. Use tempilac to adjust the temperature.

 

[majohnson]

I pick up a Benchsource a couple of months ago and have been happy with the unit. Setup is fast and simple, adjustments are straight forward results are consistent once you have it set up for your case.

Since I run multiple cartridges I have compiled a chart on how high to set the torches. Measuring from the top plate to the top of the holders for the torches. It makes it easier and faster when switching cartridges. I watch the flame and case color to make my time adjustments, I found that Tempquil doesn't necessarily tell the whole story.

 

[uda123cat]

Regarding the bench-source machine and different case sizes. I found the easiest way is to set up the torches for a particular case and then draw a ring around the vertical post where the torch holder grabs the post with a fine point marker of a particular color. When you re-set the torches for a different case size, draw another circle around the post/torch holder junction in a different color. This way you can quickly go to different colors for different case sizes and no need for rulers, different heights of washers, etc. Quick and easy. It would be better if the manufacturer just indexed the vertical posts in an arbitrary scale which would make re-setting the vertical height of the posts way more easy. Good luck.

 

[MrBottleneck]

I like my Annealeez.
Super simple and nicely made.
Price is good at $275 shipped.
I like Mikes and I wasnt aware of it when I bought mine but, it does cost over $100 more.
The Annealeez comes with the torch head also.

I have since made a much better torch head holder/adjuster even though the stock one was ok. Pictured is as it comes from Annealeez.
I use 750* Tempilaq on a junk case to get the correct amount of Anneal.

 

[MrBottleneck]

Here is a batch I did.
I like the Bench Source but, you have to sit there and load cases to keep going.
I like the Giraud but, not the price.