Liquid ALOX notions - Page 2

Gster · February 9, 2019, 12:57 PM

Lundmark Liquid Wax is the replacement for Johnsons. I still have 3 1/2 cans of the Johnsons left so I haven't had to try it yet. I use the 60/40 mixture and it works great.

This is the new formula for Lundmarks liquid floor wax.
30% LLA or Xlox /30% Lundmark Liquid Wax /40% Mineral Spirits.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · February 9, 2019, 10:45 PM

I roll my G/c'ed 300 Savage tumble lube casts in Alox. I also found a tumbled coat of Alox on some Paper Patched cast quite often are very accurate not being re-sized what-so-ever. Yes Sir's. Some instances >Fat bullets Rule.
So gents ~~~"I would rather go with what I know."
At my age re-investing in powder coating tools? Not a good investment as the cost of would likely takes years of use to recoup ($). And I suspect in time such Powder coating tools will end up in a dumpster where as I can't say the same for a forged RCBS Lube-sizer II w/a draw full of lightly used Fl & Sb re-sizer dies. Every re-loader worth his salt should always be on the scout for a working Lube-Resizer. Just ask Beagle 333 how many Lube-resizers he has?
_________________"That's my story & I'm sticking to it! "

dahermit · February 10, 2019, 12:06 AM

Powder coating tools = A toaster oven bought at a second hand store for $10, a #5 plastic container (salvaged from the garbage after eating the CoolWhip), some airsoft BB's. I used up my entire lifetime savings.

Chainsaw. · February 10, 2019, 09:39 AM

See Im on the other end of the spectrum from dahermit in powder coating investment, I popped for the $12 toaster oven and a three pack of NEW tupperware AND the $3 bag of pony beeds at Michaels. That was a solid $20 day.

Beagle333 · February 10, 2019, 09:52 AM

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Just ask Beagle 333 how many Lube-resizers he has?

I have 10 lubesizers.

And none of them are for sale.

But I'm not giving up my PC equipment either. I have two sprayguns, one HF and one Caswell.

I think that PC, tumble lubes, and lubesizer grease will all keep my guns from leading up if applied properly. It just depends on which one you like to use and in my case.... the weather. I do my PC'ing outdoors and so I have to lubesize if the weather isn't warm and dry.
I do use quite a good bit of BLL (alox- floor wax base tumble lube) too. It would probably handle everything I shoot, but I just like using my sizers and also like the PC colors.

Grey_Lion · February 11, 2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw.

I popped for the $12 toaster oven and a three pack of NEW tupperware AND the $3 bag of pony beeds at Michaels. That was a solid $20 day.

See Chainsaw Splurge!

Splurge Chainsaw Splurge!!! - hehehehe

I didn't even buy the airsoft beads and the toaster > that my wife exiled from the kitchen counter..... nab!

I blew $9 at Harbor Freight for red & yellow thus far......

Chainsaw. · February 12, 2019, 11:30 AM

Gey Lion, Im sure you already know but get some powder from Smoke over on cast boolits. Its far superior to HF power for coating bullets. His purchasing is done through pay pal so its a little odd, he might accept money orderes and..? Eastwood powders are a solid second choice.

Beagle333 · February 12, 2019, 07:28 PM

Smokes powders are the bomb. They coat great! For me, the blues cover easiest, but I use them all.

Grey_Lion · February 13, 2019, 09:10 AM

I've heard of Smoke's PC supplies and intend to go that route right after I've used up the HF stuff I have on hand.

These are my first trial steps into the world of powder coated ammo - just trying to make my first mistakes on the cheap as I build experience.......

LOLBELL · March 30, 2019, 09:59 AM

I can’t bring my self to break out tubes of “red lipstick” to load in my revolvers whenever other men are around. Y’all PC all you want, I have no problem with a Lyman 450 or Ben’s Johnson Wax and Alex formula.

USSR · March 30, 2019, 01:31 PM

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I can’t bring my self to break out tubes of “red lipstick” to load in my revolvers whenever other men are around. Y’all PC all you want, I have no problem with a Lyman 450 or Ben’s Johnson Wax and Alex formula.

Ditto.

Don

Elkins45 · April 1, 2019, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Gster

Lundmark Liquid Wax is the replacement for Johnsons. I still have 3 1/2 cans of the Johnsons left so I haven't had to try it yet. I use the 60/40 mixture and it works great.

This is the new formula for Lundmarks liquid floor wax.
30% LLA or Xlox /30% Lundmark Liquid Wax /40% Mineral Spirits.

The first attempt to modify the LLA I recall was 45/45/10, also called Recluse lube after the inventor's Cast Bolts username. It was 45% LLA, 45% cooked down Johnson's Paste Wax and 10% mineral spirits. I like it just as well as BLL and all the ingredients are still easily available.

I have all the stuff to powder coat but haven't done it yet. I'm still experimenting with the Hi Tek coating.

USSR · April 1, 2019, 08:24 AM

I recently bought White Label Lube's 45-45-10. Have yet to use it, but have found their other lubes to be great.

Don

Chainsaw. · April 1, 2019, 11:42 PM

Ya dont HAVE to use red!!!!

There’s pinks, and purples, yellow, and fun blu....hey where’s everyone going!?

February 9, 2019, 12:57 PM	#26
Gster Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2012 Location: N.central Pa. Posts: 302	Lundmark Liquid Wax is the replacement for Johnsons. I still have 3 1/2 cans of the Johnsons left so I haven't had to try it yet. I use the 60/40 mixture and it works great. This is the new formula for Lundmarks liquid floor wax. 30% LLA or Xlox /30% Lundmark Liquid Wax /40% Mineral Spirits. __________________ Gun control means: Being able to hit what you are shooting at.

February 10, 2019, 09:39 AM	#29
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	See Im on the other end of the spectrum from dahermit in powder coating investment, I popped for the $12 toaster oven and a three pack of NEW tupperware AND the $3 bag of pony beeds at Michaels. That was a solid $20 day. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

February 12, 2019, 11:30 AM	#32
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Gey Lion, Im sure you already know but get some powder from Smoke over on cast boolits. Its far superior to HF power for coating bullets. His purchasing is done through pay pal so its a little odd, he might accept money orderes and..? Eastwood powders are a solid second choice. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

February 12, 2019, 07:28 PM	#33
Beagle333 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2012 Location: Auburn, AL. Posts: 2,332	Smokes powders are the bomb. They coat great! For me, the blues cover easiest, but I use them all. __________________ . . . Have a Colt and a smile.

March 30, 2019, 09:59 AM	#35
LOLBELL Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2010 Location: Fayette AL Posts: 226	I can’t bring my self to break out tubes of “red lipstick” to load in my revolvers whenever other men are around. Y’all PC all you want, I have no problem with a Lyman 450 or Ben’s Johnson Wax and Alex formula. __________________ Don't squat with your spurs on!!

February 9, 2019, 10:45 PM	#27
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	I roll my G/c'ed 300 Savage tumble lube casts in Alox. I also found a tumbled coat of Alox on some Paper Patched cast quite often are very accurate not being re-sized what-so-ever. Yes Sir's. Some instances >Fat bullets Rule. So gents ~~~"I would rather go with what I know." At my age re-investing in powder coating tools? Not a good investment as the cost of would likely takes years of use to recoup ($). And I suspect in time such Powder coating tools will end up in a dumpster where as I can't say the same for a forged RCBS Lube-sizer II w/a draw full of lightly used Fl & Sb re-sizer dies. Every re-loader worth his salt should always be on the scout for a working Lube-Resizer. Just ask Beagle 333 how many Lube-resizers he has? _________________"That's my story & I'm sticking to it! "

February 10, 2019, 12:06 AM	#28
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	Powder coating tools = A toaster oven bought at a second hand store for $10, a #5 plastic container (salvaged from the garbage after eating the CoolWhip), some airsoft BB's. I used up my entire lifetime savings.

February 13, 2019, 09:10 AM	#34
Grey_Lion Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2018 Location: Baton Rouge - Louisiana Posts: 407	I've heard of Smoke's PC supplies and intend to go that route right after I've used up the HF stuff I have on hand. These are my first trial steps into the world of powder coated ammo - just trying to make my first mistakes on the cheap as I build experience.......

April 1, 2019, 08:24 AM	#38
USSR Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2017 Location: Finger Lakes Region of NY Posts: 1,442	I recently bought White Label Lube's 45-45-10. Have yet to use it, but have found their other lubes to be great. Don __________________ NRA Life Member NRA Certified Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor

April 1, 2019, 11:42 PM	#39
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Ya dont HAVE to use red!!!! There’s pinks, and purples, yellow, and fun blu....hey where’s everyone going!? __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.