Just cast my first bullets. It is now automated

[thump_rrr]

These are the first bullets I cast out of my new to me Magma Master Caster bought off the EE along with a Star Lube Sizer with heated base and bullet feeder.
It came with 30lbs. of Lyman #2 alloy.
The bullets dropped at 14.9 BNH according to my Lee Hardness tester.

 

[yomomma]

Its best to test hardness a few weeks /months after casting

 

[Auggie Doggie]

Very nice. What molds did you get with it? Looks like the 125gr. 9mm. I have the 130gr. .38 RNFP, 147gr. 9mm and 200gr. .44 RNFP. I'd like to get a .40 mold at some point.

Auggie D.

 

[thump_rrr]

Very nice. What molds did you get with it? Looks like the 125gr. 9mm. I have the 130gr. .38 RNFP, 147gr. 9mm and 200gr. .44 RNFP. I'd like to get a .40 mold at some point.

Auggie D.

Molds 9/125/RN, 41/215/SWC, 45/230/RN

Sizers 355, 356, 357, 358, 411, 452

Now I need to go buy a Ruger Redhawk in 41 RM.

I installed a PID and started my automation project on it.
Now I need to get the solenoid for the lead pouring.
Once that's done I'll decide if I go with a PLC, Arduino, or just a couple of timer relays.

 

[yomomma]

Google "smart relays" relatively cheap and software is usually free

 

[thump_rrr]

Google "smart relays" relatively cheap and software is usually free

I think I have a Telemecanique Zelio kicking around somewhere in the shop that came out of a building I service.

 

[yomomma]

I think I have a Telemecanique Zelio kicking around somewhere in the shop that came out of a building I service.

Let me know I may have the programming cord around here somewhere that I could loan you.

 

[G_Alan]

Nice looking boolits. Setup looks pretty sweet

 

[thump_rrr]

Let me know I may have the programming cord around here somewhere that I could loan you.

Thanks,

If I don't find the Zelio the PicoBoo JR is another easy to program option.

 

[hatman1793]

NICE! Another caster. Shall I drop the powder coat ball?

 

[thump_rrr]

I left room on the panel for a 7” touchscreen that is on order.
Most parts were salvaged from other projects or were taken off of old jobs.

 

[yomomma]

You got a job in my shop any time you want

 

[Deanx]

That is freakin awesome!

 

[bertn]

so cool!!

 

[Procule]

Impressive

 

[izthebye]

I left room on the panel for a 7” touchscreen that is on order.
Most parts were salvaged from other projects or were taken off of old jobs.

Hi,
I am using a Master Caster driven with several P&B timing relays running in sequence. I have a Raspberry Pi and a set of 8 mini relays ready to replace the timing relays. It runs in beta mode with the relays triggering at the correct times. Your set up is the first Raspberry Pi driver I have found! Very nice set up! Are you using a Python program? Will your touch screen be controlling the Pi as well?
Hugh

 

[thump_rrr]

Hi,
I am using a Master Caster driven with several P&B timing relays running in sequence. I have a Raspberry Pi and a set of 8 mini relays ready to replace the timing relays. It runs in beta mode with the relays triggering at the correct times. Your set up is the first Raspberry Pi driver I have found! Very nice set up! Are you using a Python program? Will your touch screen be controlling the Pi as well?
Hugh

I am using Python.
Yes the touch screen allows me to select the program with the proper timing for the mould being used.
It also allows me to surf the net while casting.