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serf 'rett · July 13, 2012, 03:15 PM

My Uniflow generally empties very well unless the powder is sticking to the sides of the hopper.

Get a light and look into the hopper. You will see if there is any powder remaining. A few bumps will generally be sufficient to cause the granules to drop into the cylinder cavity. If the powder is “sticking” to the side of the hopper, I grab a used clothes dryer anti-static sheet and run it into the hopper and make a few light circles around the sides and hopper bottom (I wrap the sheet around a long screw driver or wood dowel to reach to the bottom of the hopper.) The powder will be dislodged and can then be dumped. Cycle the cylinder a few times to show clear.

MOST IMPORTANT: Store that powder before getting the next powder out on the bench!

My measure has never been cleaned. To clean the sucker would remove the graphite coating.

July 13, 2012, 03:15 PM	#5
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	My Uniflow generally empties very well unless the powder is sticking to the sides of the hopper. Get a light and look into the hopper. You will see if there is any powder remaining. A few bumps will generally be sufficient to cause the granules to drop into the cylinder cavity. If the powder is “sticking” to the side of the hopper, I grab a used clothes dryer anti-static sheet and run it into the hopper and make a few light circles around the sides and hopper bottom (I wrap the sheet around a long screw driver or wood dowel to reach to the bottom of the hopper.) The powder will be dislodged and can then be dumped. Cycle the cylinder a few times to show clear. MOST IMPORTANT: Store that powder before getting the next powder out on the bench! My measure has never been cleaned. To clean the sucker would remove the graphite coating. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.