super sharp shooter Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 After I have made my lead shot I'm told I need to coat it on carbon, but in not sure what sort or where to get it. I've had a look on evil bay but not sure what to get. Any advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brin Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 graphite to stop it bonding together ebay 500grams cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Good job I didn't by any carbon then. Thanks Brin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 i've got a brand new toner cartridge for a laser printer that's died if you want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 It is graphite, not carbon powder. In the old days (1972) we would use Zebrite grate polish, but I don't think it contains graphite nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks guys I've ordered some from the bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 There are two kinds of graphite, natural and synthetic. Natural is a lubricant and synthetic isn't, apparently. A level teaspoon will do 20kg of shot easily, more will just make a mess. Use a paint stirrer on a drill in a bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 So I need natural ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) we used graphite powder in the foundry, plumbago if i remember correctly. still got a bag in the shed. Edited May 20, 2013 by Paddy Galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 So I need natural ? Yes it's just the stuff that locksmiths sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 so are you up and running with it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Made a little the other day and it came out ok but need to do a little tweeking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) welcome to the world of shot making :good: p.s. have you got pics??? Edited May 21, 2013 by fruitloop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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