olddogfox Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 Anyone on here who makes their own lead shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spower Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 I do. Not dripped lead shot for a couple of years but going to fire up the dripper this month to get some more made for my reloading 👍 I bought a ladle from Woodsman243 (YouTube channel) and me and my Dad made a PID controller and made a setup similar to as is shown in Woodsman243 videos on YouTube. I'm by no means an expert but have made plenty usable shot and its enjoyable knowing you're using your own shot. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarepeg Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Spower said: I do. Not dripped lead shot for a couple of years but going to fire up the dripper this month to get some more made for my reloading 👍 I bought a ladle from Woodsman243 (YouTube channel) and me and my Dad made a PID controller and made a setup similar to as is shown in Woodsman243 videos on YouTube. I'm by no means an expert but have made plenty usable shot and its enjoyable knowing you're using your own shot. 👍 Perfect weather for dropping shot.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 I have setup short sale if you’re interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddogfox Posted June 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 Snow White I have a set up thanks. Just having teething problems with my set up. But getting there slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 What sort of problems are you having Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddogfox Posted June 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 I think it not getting the dropper hot enough. I am using a 1500 watt hot plate ring and I do not think it powerful enough. I have it outside because of fumes. I was getting that the dropper would stop/start and sometimes it would run as a continuous flow. I had a small blow torch and heated up the dropper nuts and it was working fine. I also set the droppers back on the ring to try and heat up the ramp and nuts. But this left a slight gap under the dropper and was not getting it hot enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spower Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 I've not had an issue with my 1500watt plate not being powerful enough for the ladle and drippers but it was sometimes an issue with the heat not transferring to the ramp enough and causing the shot to not roll smoothly into the conditioner, not a problem on a still summer day more when trying to drip below 15ish degrees or with a slight breeze. Is your hot plate controlled by a PID controller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 Just a thought here have you fluxed your lead and added a little antimony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddogfox Posted June 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 Yes, I melted down and cleaned lead and added antimony and tin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, olddogfox said: Yes, I melted down and cleaned lead and added antimony and tin. Ok just a thought 😊 maybe just a little bit hotter thermometers are geared to read at sea level if you’re on top of a mountain you may need a little more heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 10 hours ago, Old farrier said: thermometers are geared to read at sea level if you’re on top of a mountain you may need a little more heat Incorrect. If anything you will need less heat at altitude, but I doubt you will notice the difference. Pressure and temperature are linked, and thus at lower pressure (increased elevation), the boiling and melting point of most substances will be lower than at sea level. Assuming of course you're starting from the same ambient temperature... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, udderlyoffroad said: Incorrect. If anything you will need less heat at altitude, but I doubt you will notice the difference. Pressure and temperature are linked, and thus at lower pressure (increased elevation), the boiling and melting point of most substances will be lower than at sea level. Assuming of course you're starting from the same ambient temperature... Oops got it the wrong way around well spotted ⭐️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 04/06/2023 at 08:56, snow white said: I have setup short sale if you’re interested I've sent you a message, I'd be very interested in what you've got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 Farmer sorry not seen your message till just. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 23 hours ago, snow white said: Farmer sorry not seen your message till just. messaged you with my number if that helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 Yes mate will send tomorrow been out for couple beers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 On 11/06/2023 at 20:38, snow white said: Yes mate will send tomorrow been out for couple beers nothing received as yet mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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