I found a "Lee Melter Furnace" online. Is it the same thing as the "Lee Melting Pot"referenced in the video?
A question about anealing?
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Rick Richard
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Any of the big supply places like Brownells, Midway and etc. should have then.
Lee 90021. I got mine from amazon too
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Amazon has #4 melting pots for $32.00. I have 2 of their bigger pots for melting lead (fishing stuff). Both have bottom pouring spouts and hardwAre inside the pot (won't work). The #4 pot is smaller with no bottom spout (one shown in the demo). Just ordered one.
TheSandman
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- I would think since necks are smaller, less surface area and on end of case causing reduced heat sink that if anything they should be over annealed. Common sense but perhaps there is something else in play. I would like to see a impartial test. This one doesn't make sense. PS, I want to start annealing so I have no prejudice toward any method
If I can only get 650 Templac how much longer in the flame would I need to reach 750. My guess would would be only maybe another second or two when you get that warm. Also will bigger cases need a little more time. Once you have a time figured out should that info be saved and used later or could these anealing times change for some reason.
SilverbulletMAG
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Not directed at you but, for anyone that hasn't gone down this rabbit hole and is interested in salt bath annealing - https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/salt-bath-annealing-doesnt-work-by-amp.220436/
Rick Richard
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Not taking it personally, but there is a bunch of info debunking the AMP article. I can only provide my experience and say it has tightened my groups and brass has numerous firings on them with zero issues. So, I think the SBA method works.
As was posted by @Mram10us the pot # is 90021 . This is the one I use.
This looks like a great solution. I do have some safety concerns though. What vapors does the salt emit? Are they harmful to breathe?
The salt compound contains Potassium Nitrate a.k.a Saltpeter which in high concentrations can be toxic causing breathing tract irritation, stomach upset, headache, anemia, and kidney damage. I'd make sure I used it in a well ventilated area and not handle it without nitrile gloves as it can be absorbed through the skin.
Saltpeter is the oxidizer used to make black powder and is very flammable. Be careful!
Here are the material safety data sheets if you're interested:
https://www.fishersci.com/store/msd...33897&keyword=true&countryCode=US&language=en
https://www.fishersci.com/store/msd...endorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en
I'm ignorant to much of the chemistry except that the company says to keep the salt temp below 550c to avoid boiling the salt and emitting fumes.
I would assume the zinc fumes would be harmful with the torch methods and would think annealing in any form would require fresh air and protection. (Capt obvious here).
By what I have read the vapors are only an issue when the temp gets close to 580C or so which should be monitered closely. As far as other safety precautions I take , I use a welders apron and a face shield when anneling and make sure there are no other distractions to hinder the process.. There is no dough that there are safety concerns as with most annellings processes. Propane tanks and open flame are also dangerous. As far as gloves I have found that tight fitting cotton gloves are better than the welder type gloves used in the video. The big gloves, IMO, make things cumbersom and accidents happen. I have been doing this for over a year now and see no real issues, but safety must always be on your mind as well as in most things in reloading, JMO
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Kmccord
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I would like to see someone using sand in the Lee Melting pot, I would like to see the setup and timeframe the brass would need to be in the sand, along with temperature. How is the temperature being monitored?
