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After seeing some similar annealers on youtube I decided to build my own. I can't figure out how to post a video so a grainy picture is all you get. Obviously the gas isn't hooked up to the torch head, but you get the idea. Hopefully I will get to try it on some freshly formed 350 brass soon.

*it really loses something without video - sorry.

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Candocad said:
What plan would that be?

Candocad.
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Look up DIY case annealer. There area various threads and videos on the interwebs. I believe the original was made by an Austrailian. The drum is a 6" baking pan you can get from Bulk Barn (cheapest) or Walmart. The motors and controllers are from the slow boat from China ordered from Amazon.
 
Candocad said:
What plan would that be?

Candocad.
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I never used a "plan" I saw some on YouTube, and just kinda guessed at dimensions etc. One thing I will note, is most use two controls (which is how I originally built mine), but quickly realized it's stupid and unnecessary.



theDuck said:
https:/ /docs.google.com/document/d/1bb_cm10J8urCM2PtKql8VyHtGlovTeI3RnAj7xa0eX0/edit
Look up DIY case annealer. There area various threads and videos on the interwebs. I believe the original was made by an Austrailian. The drum is a 6" baking pan you can get from Bulk Barn (cheapest) or Walmart. The motors and controllers are from the slow boat from China ordered from Amazon.
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I tried a cake pan but found it way too cheesy. It was super flimsy and the sides are tapered, so I machined my drum from solid aluminum.
 
Interesting project..
I don't anneal enough volume to make a case for an auto annealer, but it's still in the back of my mind for the sake of consistency.
I think I saw the same video on YouTube that inspired your build, it struck me as a pretty good unit.
One thought I had was that if you were annealing different length cases from one session to another, you'd simply adjust the torch flame angle in or out to get the case neck exposed to the flame.
Have you noticed any tendency for cases to roll too far out on the "ramp" and either fall off or heat the middle of the case? I'm assuming the head of the case rests against the front wall of the unit after they drop from the hopper.
 
Chilly,
The entire face of the unit is angled backwards - so the cases stay tight against it as the travel down the ramp and while spinning in the drum. And yes, the torch angle and spacing is adjustable with two clamp screws. I too don't really need it, but I enjoy a project - so I figured why not...

*i would be happy to email a short clip of it in operation if someone more computer savvy was willing to post it for me.
 
double gun said:
After seeing some similar annealers on youtube I decided to build my own. I can't figure out how to post a video so a grainy picture is all you get.
FqCtVnyl.jpg


I tried a cake pan but found it way too cheesy. It was super flimsy and the sides are tapered, so I machined my drum from solid aluminum.
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Nice work...before you added the fact that you machined the drum I thought there was definitely skill putting that together and in the finishing. It shows well in the picture . :cool:


Chilly807 said:
I don't anneal enough volume to make a case for an auto annealer, but it's still in the back of my mind for the sake of consistency.
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Same here Chilly. If I ever build one I don't think it will look as good as this one...the box would be wood. Myself and metal don't get along at times.

Regards
Ronr
 
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