Annealing Brass opinions please

[Ruttinbuck]

I've taken to annealing my brass every load. Im holding each brass between my thumb and fingers and twirling them in a propane torch flame close to the flame tip. I remove the brass just after the blue heat line breaks the case shoulder and quench in a wet cloth.
The 1st&2nd annealing I used a wax candle and spun the brass as described in The candle flame until too hot to hold any longer. The soot left on the brass got old quick so now it's the torch method.
The brass in the photos were done this morning. Do they look right? Too hot?
Thx for any input.

 

[156821]

Get yourself a bottle of templaque heat paint. You won’t have to guess.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

I think they look alright. For sure annealed far enough down.

I like to set up a row of cases on the edge of a pan of water. I heat each case with the propane flame, then immediately tip it over into the water.

 

[Ruttinbuck]

Thx for your comments gents. Always learning and looking for better or more consistent methods to apply to our"hobby" RB

 

[DinduNuffin]

8 seconds with the tip of the flame hitting the datum on the shoulder (approx.) I use a AGS V3 annealer that you can get on Amazon for $400 delivered. Works slick and fast.

 

[coyote1664]

Skip the water. Find a socket that the case fits it and it acts as a heat sink. Spin the drill at low rpm with the flame right at the neck and shoulder. Turn off the lights and watch until it just starts to glow. I used this method and it produced consistent results. I found an annealeez in the EE so no more drill.

 

[Sloped Roof Specialist]

Get yourself a bottle of templaque heat paint. You won’t have to guess.

This, 100%.

Not sure where to buy in Canada, but McMaster-Carr will ship to you for about 20$.

SRS

 

[156821]

I built this setup from a kit. Works good and keeps everything repeatable. So far so good.

 

[boxhitch]

 

[Sloped Roof Specialist]

View attachment 908674I built this setup from a kit. Works good and keeps everything repeatable. So far so good.

Looks slick. Can we see a video of it running? Have you run any tests to see how hot the shells are getting??

Cheerio.

SRS

 

[156821]

Looks slick. Can we see a video of it running? Have you run any tests to see how hot the shells are getting??

Cheerio.

SRS

I’m not sure how to post videos, I’ve done a few hundred rounds in it. I used templaque to get it set for the speed to get the temp right. 5.5-6 seconds or seemed to be the sweet spot

 

[Sloped Roof Specialist]

I’m not sure how to post videos, I’ve done a few hundred rounds in it. I used templaque to get it set for the speed to get the temp right. 5.5-6 seconds or seemed to be the sweet spot

Nice.

Are you able to share where the kit came from?

SRS

 

[156821]

Nice.

Are you able to share where the kit came from?

SRS

I bought it off a guy named Richard Bean on Etsy…. I think I’m into it for $230-250 or so.

 

[Big bore dinosaur]

Anneal ez sold me a redubished gen1 model. 165 buck usd.
Works slick.
As far as annnealing times and proper technique.
Watch the eric corrtina video on utube.
Workin in darker conditions will show the brass color change more vividly

 

[Sloped Roof Specialist]

I bought it off a guy named Richard Bean on Etsy…. I think I’m into it for $230-250 or so.

Thank you

SRS

 

[savagefan]

I like that kit, me want, can't find link on etsy.

 

[savagefan]

Good call 156821, found his store on etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/msgbean/?etsrc=sdt he also has a video for building his v 3.0 on youtube. Gonna get one. Thanx 156821 if that is your real name.

 

[track]

You're annealing looks good to me. I use my electric drill, socket and torch to anneal, it arrives similar to your results.

 

[DinduNuffin]

This is the one to get.....works great and will not break the bank. Super compact and durable.
https://www.dominionoutdoors.ca/ags-brass-annealer-30-w-3-sets-of-inserts-sharpie.html

 

[R005t3r]

There is a company In Quebec, Gong Joe that make an excellent unit but it seems they haven't made any in a long time and do respond to inquiries; go figure.