Imperial Sizing Die Wax question

[chesty for president]

I bought some Dillon lube the other day, pretty good stuff in my opinion but im a rookie. The only two ingredients in the Dillon lube is Lanolin and isopropyl alcohol. Im not sure what the mixture rate is for the two but I was thinking this Imperial wax is slick stuff but kinda messy, has anyone tried putting some with alcohol to maybe make it a little easier to use.

 

[bheadboy]

for years i have used a mixture of lanolin and alcohol blended to the consistancy that flows and is not so thick as to cause dimples.

never a stuck case.

it works like RCBS lub

Bob

 

[chesty for president]

I live in Texas so theres lots of dates.... umm....I mean sheep for Lanolin but ive honestly never seen it for sale where do you buy it

 

[Steve Blair]

I agree with Bob on lanolin. For regular sizing of a few thousandths, a variety of lubes will work well. For case forming, I Have seen nothing better than lanolin and an alcohol slurry makes it easier to manage the film thickness. [br]
Any drug store should have lanolin. Baaa-aaa

 

[chesty for president]

Im off to the drug store

 

[ReedG]

I like die wax. Takes just a hint of it to size most small to mid-size cases and wipes off with paper towel. Also had good luck with Lee sizing paste in the tube. Apply either with a fingertip.

 

[chesty for president]

Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens....no one has lanolin. So no go on doing the same to the Imperial wax? Im just being lazy

 

[Steve Blair]

Well, here's some at Amazon for future reference. If you buy from them, be sure to click through from this site. [br]
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Lanolin-Pure-Ounce/dp/B000I1OYNK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1334623398&sr=8-2

 

[Juma]

Try equal measure of anhydrous lanolin and petroleum jelly aka vaseline. Heat up gently mixing together and apply.[need only a smidgen like Imperial] Kiwi bullet maker's recipe.

 

[lpreddick]

my concoction is anhydrous lanolin, melted, add a bit of synthetic motor oil and a bit of stp oil treatment until the thickness is just right. a bit messy, but the stuff really lubes a case for full length resizing. the case goes in and out of the die so smoothly that i almost feel it's been resized allready. more than one way to skin a cat...that ages me.

 

[markm87]

This topic came up on M4carbine.net a while back. There was a specific grade of alcohol that the guys were having to order at Walgreens. Wasn't the regular IPA on the shelf...

But they were just 2 parts... Lanolin and the Alcohol. I see no sense in not just paying for Dillon case lube myself....

 

[jaygorski]

I bought some Dillon lube the other day, pretty good stuff in my opinion but im a rookie. The only two ingredients in the Dillon lube is Lanolin and isopropyl alcohol. Im not sure what the mixture rate is for the two but I was thinking this Imperial wax is slick stuff but kinda messy, has anyone tried putting some with alcohol to maybe make it a little easier to use.

I use this Hornady Unique lube, it works great, not messy and you dont need very much at all.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/758495/hornady-unique-case-lube-4-oz-tub

 

[bozo699]

I bought some Dillon lube the other day, pretty good stuff in my opinion but im a rookie. The only two ingredients in the Dillon lube is Lanolin and isopropyl alcohol. Im not sure what the mixture rate is for the two but I was thinking this Imperial wax is slick stuff but kinda messy, has anyone tried putting some with alcohol to maybe make it a little easier to use.

I believe Imperial got there mixture just about right,...it's the best sizing lube I have ever used, I wouldn't change a thing.
Wayne.

 

[jo191145]

Sharp Shootr products makes a die wax similar to Imperial but thinner. And smells real nice too.
Works just fine but you need to pay closer attention to your finger dab or you'll end up with to much.
I agree with Wayne, Imperial got it just about right.

Ya know, just a little heat will make Imperial thinner. It seems to change viscosity with the temperature.

 

[bozo699]

Sharp Shootr products makes a die wax similar to Imperial but thinner. And smells real nice too.
Works just fine but you need to pay closer attention to your finger dab or you'll end up with to much.
I agree with Wayne, Imperial got it just about right.

Ya know, just a little heat will make Imperial thinner. It seems to change viscosity with the temperature.

Joe,
very true, in the winter I keep it in my pocket until I need it

What is the name of the wax at SSS?
Wayne.

 

[jo191145]

http://sharpshootr.com/royal_case_and_die_lube.htm


Not Fred at SSS but the makers of Patch Out/ Wipe Out.

Wayne, When I say this stuff smells real nice I'm not kidding.
You can drag a handpress into bed with you and FL size in comfort and the little woman will fawn all over you. ;D

 

[bozo699]

http://sharpshootr.com/royal_case_and_die_lube.htm


Not Fred at SSS but the makers of Patch Out/ Wipe Out.

Wayne, When I say this stuff smells real nice I'm not kidding.
You can drag a handpress into bed with you and FL size in comfort and the little woman will fawn all over you. ;D

Joe,
Thanks for the site, I have a hand press and I have it in bed with me right now waiting for the big brown truck,.....THANKS!!! ;D 8)
Wayne.

 

[jo191145]

WARNING!!

A dab behind each ear will guarentee late arrival for work in the morning Your choice just be aware. ;D