Newby on the block... well, to casting anyways.

[avator]

I've been informed that I need to prep the new mould. I'll do some research on that as well.

[triggertreat]

I've been informed that I need to prep the new mould. I'll do some research on that as well.

It will come with instructions from NOE.

[avator]

Well... not so much...
I bought it new from another member. He bought 2 by mistake. I'm not sure if he has the original paper work but, he has taken the time to completely explain what I need to do. I saved his directions and if I have questions, I'm sure he will talk me through.
It's kinda like anything else new... it will need seasoned in.

[Firewalker]

I saw a 12" speaker down in the barn in my travels. I'm sure it's no good because been exposed to the elements for years. Tomorrow I'm going to cut the magnet out of it. Also going to look around for a good wooden knocker. I may even put that exhaust hood together.

May I suggest using Delrin? It lasts hundreds of times longer than wood and you can use a lot less force with it.

[Firewalker]

Well... not so much...
I bought it new from another member. He bought 2 by mistake. I'm not sure if he has the original paper work but, he has taken the time to completely explain what I need to do. I saved his directions and if I have questions, I'm sure he will talk me through.
It's kinda like anything else new... it will need seasoned in.

Here you go:

"Thank you for purchasing our bullet moulds.
We offer the following tips for keeping your mould like new.
Always close the mould carefully – damage to the alignment pins and seats will cause out of
round bullets.
To season our moulds – run it up to operating temperature (about 350 deg. to 400 deg.) and
let it cool back down to room temp. Do this three or four times. This will give the alignment
pins a chance to seat in. Our molds are engineered to operate at below 600 deg. Running
aluminum moulds hotter than necessary shortens their life substantially and can loosen the alignment pins.
Let the sprue cool before cutting – be careful that the sprue has cooled, if lead smears
across the top of the mould it is not cooled.
Some bullet designs may stick – bullets with a lot, or deep lube grooves and sharp angles
may stick in your mould. If this happens tap on the hinge of the handles with your casting
mallet as you open the mould, the bullet will usually fall out. You may have to repeat the
above with certain designs.
We have furnished you with a sample of Bull Plate lube – To use bring mould up to casting
temperature. Fill cavities with your melt. Cut sprue. Dampen a Q-tip with Bull Plate and lightly
coat top of blocks (with cavities filled) and bottom of sprue plate. Wipe off excess with clean
end or Q-tip. This should go along way in keeping your mould like new.
Thanks again for purchasing our moulds"

Swede Nelson

[Firewalker]

Notice he did not say a thing about filling it up with smoke, washing with Dawn and a toothbrush or any such nonsense? Modern molds are ready to go, if you are unsure, spray it down with brake cleaner, let dry and preheat.

[avator]

LOL David...
I had just copied that and was getting ready to paste when I saw you had posted. So I pasted it to a text on my desktop... tomorrow I will print it.

[EdinGa]

Notice he did not say a thing about filling it up with smoke, washing with Dawn and a toothbrush or any such nonsense? Modern molds are ready to go, if you are unsure, spray it down with brake cleaner, let dry and preheat.

I don't smoke my cavities but smoking the pins will help your hollow points and pellets drop off easier.

[Firewalker]

Notice he did not say a thing about filling it up with smoke, washing with Dawn and a toothbrush or any such nonsense? Modern molds are ready to go, if you are unsure, spray it down with brake cleaner, let dry and preheat.

I don't smoke my cavities but smoking the pins will help your hollow points and pellets drop off easier.

Polishing does the same thing but without the surface imperfections the soot will cause.

Hey, whatever floats your boat, my friend. Im just saying that there are a lot of old rules for molds out there due to imperfect surfaces that have all but disappeared with modern machining.

[avator]

LOL... it's kinda like an old guy said on a video I watch today..
I'm not trying to win a blue ribbon with my bullets at the county fair... I'm casting them to shoot them.

[RonsPlc]

Bill, this is what I use for a knocker... it works well, and is CHEAP
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233807465610

[Insanity]

My biggest advice is if you are happy with the results cast load choot.

[Insanity]

I have one of the NOE knockers I dont like it as much as my lead hammer. It works great but dose not tuck in my armpit well.

[avator]

Yep... I have lots of options around here for knockers.

[brewbear]

I use a cheap leathercraft maul, about $15 on Amazon, 1.5 lb or so.

[avator]

Yeah, I got some old sections of oak handles.

[Firewalker]

Yep... I have lots of options around here for knockers.

[Nvreloader]

Bill
The instruction as provided by NOE are inside the box..............
Tia,
Don

[avator]

Bill
The instruction as provided by NOE are inside the box..............
Tia,
Don

YES !! TY sir.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Yep... I have lots of options around here for knockers.

Like I said... I am cheap.
My knocker is a stick of walnut.