magnificent Terry, truly inspirational, thank you for sharing. makes me feel a bit insignificant though at 73 'times a wasting..........up and at 'em, back to work !
Looks like a very well designed and well built machine. I agree on the temperature, i think temperature control is a vital key to quality and output of the shot. Good job man!
I really like your two stage heating system. Something a lot of DIYers miss is the importance of temperature control for a consistent product. I'm guessing you are using K thermocouple? I've seen some high volume production stuff that uses fire rods for direct heat. I think for my first setup I'll go with the band heaters. To say the least, thank you for the video.
Absolutely genius! If you look at my videos, you solved the flaw in my system. Constant heat is by far the key. The delivery of heated lead to your mid as to not diminish the temp was a great idea. I find that variation in heat is my only enemy. My shot is not perfectly round, but shoots as well as any factory shot made. What is you percentage of waster per run? It looks like it is minimal. I am around 2%, but it is usually from the beginning of the run until the heat gets constant.
thats how you get the shot polished up and coated with the graphite. You spray the ramp and parts allow to dry per directions on the can and tahts it dont rub or touch it, dont get oil on it !
Hi, what a great way to make your own shot. Especially the way in which the temperature of the lead is maintained as well as the level of lead in the ladle. Top job. I'm gathering bits and pieces in slow time to start my own system. Currently experimenting with SSRs etc and the detail in your vid is invaluable. May I ask one question please about the thermocouple sensor mountings? On the ladle it looks like the sensor is set on the top edge of the front panel: is that correct? Makes sense as you don't have to worry about immersing into the lead. And may I ask to about how the thermo sensors are mounted on the pots? Thanks again and thanks for helping us all out.
Just got Jimmys Maker. Worked great with his sample lead. I separated the zinc & stick ons than melted the rest into ingots. when I use my ingots I have to keep tapping the tray to make them drip whats wrong with my lead? Yes I fluxed it with wax.
magnificent Terry, truly inspirational, thank you for sharing. makes me feel a bit insignificant though at 73 'times a wasting..........up and at 'em, back to work !
That was excellent. Great design taking everything into account. You must be a engineering major. Very cool thanks for sharing that with us.
Wow! You sir, are an amazing inventor! Thanks for sharing!!
Looks like a very well designed and well built machine. I agree on the temperature, i think temperature control is a vital key to quality and output of the shot. Good job man!
Impressive machine. Well thought out in the design. Keep up the good work.
Very well documented and educational. Thank you very much.
Dale
As a retired toolmaker / welder that's to damn cool !! Nice setup . I enjoyed the video ! We
Ingenuitive! Well done man!
You are one intelligent individual. I like the machine.
Wow! Fantastic machine. Always feels great for your inventions to succeed.
very impressive machine! Good work.
Outstanding, great machine.
I really like your two stage heating system. Something a lot of DIYers miss is the importance of temperature control for a consistent product. I'm guessing you are using K thermocouple? I've seen some high volume production stuff that uses fire rods for direct heat. I think for my first setup I'll go with the band heaters. To say the least, thank you for the video.
Simply AWESOME!
Nice job man .
Absolutely genius! If you look at my videos, you solved the flaw in my system. Constant heat is by far the key. The delivery of heated lead to your mid as to not diminish the temp was a great idea. I find that variation in heat is my only enemy. My shot is not perfectly round, but shoots as well as any factory shot made. What is you percentage of waster per run? It looks like it is minimal. I am around 2%, but it is usually from the beginning of the run until the heat gets constant.
thats how you get the shot polished up and coated with the graphite. You spray the ramp and parts allow to dry per directions on the can and tahts it dont rub or touch it, dont get oil on it !
Hi, what a great way to make your own shot. Especially the way in which the temperature of the lead is maintained as well as the level of lead in the ladle. Top job. I'm gathering bits and pieces in slow time to start my own system. Currently experimenting with SSRs etc and the detail in your vid is invaluable. May I ask one question please about the thermocouple sensor mountings? On the ladle it looks like the sensor is set on the top edge of the front panel: is that correct? Makes sense as you don't have to worry about immersing into the lead. And may I ask to about how the thermo sensors are mounted on the pots? Thanks again and thanks for helping us all out.
Just got Jimmys Maker. Worked great with his sample lead. I separated the zinc & stick ons than melted the rest into ingots. when I use my ingots I have to keep tapping the tray to make them drip whats wrong with my lead? Yes I fluxed it with wax.
You sir have done some electrical work before. Nice work.