Annealing Copper

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In my area, it is building code that street lamps/lights, have to shine down. Can't be any of the old type where the bulb shines in all directions below...

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Hopefully there is some gain. These things are pretty hard for copper, they crimp on the base of the cast bullet. You see that cup in bottom of the check...

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I have annealed case necks by heating with a torch until a dull red, then dropped them in water. But these things, they are only small discs .310"...

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I use Hornady's copper gas checks on cast rifle bullets. They are quite hard, they have a concave in the base from drawing out. I have read about annealing...

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I don't know what they are called, but flooring/carpet people use a knife with disposable blades that are square shaped, edge on both sides, and they...

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Good news. One of the best barrel makers in the country.

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My understanding the lathes have a tracing capability but also hydraulic follow rest that maintain a constant pressure to oppose the cutting tool. A...