Any secrets for "quckly" applying Imperial Sizing Die Wax?

jepp2 · July 24, 2009, 08:17 AM

I've tried Imperial and like the way it lubes the cases, but haven't come up with a good way to quickly apply it uniformly. I currently put a small amount on my fingers and spin the cases with my fingers. But I find that to be really slow when I am sizing a large quantity of brass.

So how have you learned the best way to apply, that is both uniform and quick?

MADISON · July 24, 2009, 09:58 AM

I use another brand of Sizing Wax.
I use Hornady's "Unique Grease"/sizing wax.
All you need to do is with each case dip your finger in the wax and coat the case lightly.

Dannyl · July 24, 2009, 10:16 AM

Hi,
I use saddle-wax, but the same method should work for you.
First I hold the cases in bunches of 8 or so, and use an ear-bud to lub the inside of the necks, then I get a little wax on both my hands, and take the 5 cases ant a time, then hold them between my palms and roll them back and forth.

This allows me to apply a light coat of lub very quickly.

Rgds,
Danny

Alleykat · July 24, 2009, 01:18 PM

As long as Hornady One Shot works well for me, I won't be pursuing such a tedious method of lubing cases!

jepp2 · July 24, 2009, 01:30 PM

That is why I asked. I am currently using synthetic motor oil and a carbide neck sizer button. I can lube and size 750/hour with my RockChucker. But I just thought somebody had to have a "mass production" application secret for Imperial.

Smokey Joe · July 24, 2009, 02:39 PM

Jepp 2--

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I've tried Imperial and like the way it lubes the cases

If you're using Imperial you're using quality, and "doing it really right," not speed of application, should be your primary concern. If you just want to crank out blasting ammo, then go with the Hornady One Shot or similar.

Benchresters can use up a whole afternoon just making up 150 rounds, but you know the kind of results they are after.

flashhole · July 24, 2009, 04:30 PM

I rake my thumb across the top and then apply it. The thumb has a bit more surface area and it goes quickly. Wiping it off takes longer than putting it on. Just a very small amount is all that is needed. I also drag my thumb across the neck opening to lube the expander ball. It's all very quick.

Alleykat · July 25, 2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

If you're using Imperial you're using quality, and "doing it really right," not speed of application, should be your primary concern. If you just want to crank out blasting ammo, then go with the Hornady One Shot or similar.

Benchresters can use up a whole afternoon just making up 150 rounds, but you know the kind of results they are after.

To quote Colonel Potter, "Horsehockey!!" A piece of brass sized with Imperial won't be any more accurate than a piece of brass sized with lard or Hornady One Shot or anything else. Double horsehockey!!!

July 24, 2009, 08:17 AM	#1
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	Any secrets for "quckly" applying Imperial Sizing Die Wax? I've tried Imperial and like the way it lubes the cases, but haven't come up with a good way to quickly apply it uniformly. I currently put a small amount on my fingers and spin the cases with my fingers. But I find that to be really slow when I am sizing a large quantity of brass. So how have you learned the best way to apply, that is both uniform and quick?

July 24, 2009, 09:58 AM	#2
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Sizing wax I use another brand of Sizing Wax. I use Hornady's "Unique Grease"/sizing wax. All you need to do is with each case dip your finger in the wax and coat the case lightly.

July 24, 2009, 10:16 AM	#3
Dannyl Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Cape Town - South Africa Posts: 627	applying lub on cases Hi, I use saddle-wax, but the same method should work for you. First I hold the cases in bunches of 8 or so, and use an ear-bud to lub the inside of the necks, then I get a little wax on both my hands, and take the 5 cases ant a time, then hold them between my palms and roll them back and forth. This allows me to apply a light coat of lub very quickly. Rgds, Danny

July 24, 2009, 04:30 PM	#7
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	I rake my thumb across the top and then apply it. The thumb has a bit more surface area and it goes quickly. Wiping it off takes longer than putting it on. Just a very small amount is all that is needed. I also drag my thumb across the neck opening to lube the expander ball. It's all very quick. __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war?

July 24, 2009, 01:18 PM	#4
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	As long as Hornady One Shot works well for me, I won't be pursuing such a tedious method of lubing cases!

July 24, 2009, 01:30 PM	#5
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	That is why I asked. I am currently using synthetic motor oil and a carbide neck sizer button. I can lube and size 750/hour with my RockChucker. But I just thought somebody had to have a "mass production" application secret for Imperial.