Annealing machine?

There are a couple of US companies that make them but their not cheap and a pain in the butt to try and ship to Canada.

Thanks
 
IMG_0049.JPGIMG_0050.JPGIMG_0048.JPGI built an annealing machine a few years back that uses a round plate with holes for the shells and indexing pins around the outside which is driven by another disc with a single stud. The shell being heated is also spun to allow for even temperature around the neck.

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Don't know how elaborate you want to get but there are some videos on you tube....this one is as simple as it gets, you would need to do a little experimenting with the brass time in the flame.. I have done it like this and it works fine...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOqlE53bOfo
 
TrxR said:
My version I plan on building will have two torches for more even heat.

By the way that one is not mine but I plan on making one similar. I just got to figure out how I am going to get a gear like that.

Thanks
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Am looking at using a rear motorcycle sprocket for my project annealer but you probably have had your machine up and running for a while now. May we have an update of what you settled for?
 
I also want an annealing machine. Ken Light builds one that sets the standard for the design discussed so far...but I think I'll go with this type:



Something I really like about this type is that the case rotates several times while in the flame, so there is no question that it got enough heat or that it was heated evenly.
 
I have built Skip's version of the case annealer and it is simple and works well. It originated from one of the members of shootingaustralia.net forum here in Australia, you have to sign up and become a member to view the post. Attached a few photos of the build instructions.
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A lot of work for a simple job. Line cases up on a piece of bar stock over a pan of water. Apply torch in a circular motion around each case while you count to four. Knock case in water and move to next. Dry the cases and move on. No fancy single use wheel to store.

Jeff
 
Cavallino said:
I have built Skip's version of the case annealer and it is simple and works well. It originated from one of the members of shootingaustralia.net forum here in Australia, you have to sign up and become a member to view the post. Attached a few photos of the build instructions.
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Does he offer plans? I thought he only sold complete units? Plans would be great; save a few bucks and no chance on any parts being incorrect voltage. BTW-check his thread. I signed up to ask if he would build one to work on US 110 volt power, before I saw your reply here.
 
weaselfire said:
A lot of work for a simple job. Line cases up on a piece of bar stock over a pan of water. Apply torch in a circular motion around each case while you count to four. Knock case in water and move to next. Dry the cases and move on. No fancy single use wheel to store.

Jeff
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I want the process to be as consistent as possible. I like wildcats, high-quality brass from Europe, and long-range barrel burners. Longer brass life = less money spent on brass and less fireforming.
 
Lee, the attached photos are the plans to build from. Skip has no real specific step by step plans, but from the blue print and seeing the video it is easy to build. The motors are all 12 volts and all you need is the correct 110v step down transformer to suit you market. All parts are available from ebay. If you PM me your email I can send you the attached blueprints in pdf form. I think the whole thing cost me about $50.00 to build not including the gas torch.
 
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