June 10, 2012, 02:15 PM | #1 |
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M/L Casting tricks??
Recently bought a bunch of molds and handles from a Buckskinner's relative. Was offered a .457 round ball mold for nothing as they said it was broken. I took a look at it and noticed that there was an old cast, still inside and the sprue, had not been cut. I then explained that it was not broken and would gladly pay for it, as well. Bought an additional four and found that two more were left this way as well. .....
I have been casting for a number of years and have never left a cast this way, nor heard of anyone else doing so. My question is; how common is this practice and to what end? I know that the previous owner, knew his stuff, just not sure whay he did this. .. ... . Be Safe !!!
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June 10, 2012, 02:40 PM | #2 |
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With the old iron molds, some folks used to think that leaving a bullet in the mold would stop moisture from entering the mold and suppress rust.
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June 10, 2012, 03:15 PM | #3 |
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I have read posts from more than one who recommended leaving the last one in the mold.
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June 10, 2012, 08:39 PM | #4 |
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Well , living a stones throw from the Atlatic Ocean I`d never leave a boolit in a cavity for storage .
Clean it & oil it , ya can always degrease it & have a like new mold !!!
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We all have our own ways !!
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