brybenn, we use epoxy anchor bolt adhesive to bond anchor bolts for structures into holes drilled into concrete footings. I wonder if you could epoxy a threaded bolt shank, or small diameter threaded ( 1/4 inch or 5/16, 3/8 maybe ? ) rod into the broken brass ? You only need a 1/16th thick epoxy joint around circumference of bolt. Brass would have to be clean inside, no powder residue on side walls ( use a brush and solvent that won't leave oily film ). Lots of scratches on the inside from enthusiastic use of a wire brush would be a bonus for bonding (" Brodie" plumbers brush used for cleaning up copper pipe for soldering ? , again at hardware or builders supply ). Wad some paper towel or similar into bullet end so the epoxy doesn't bond to the die. Follow instructions for the proper mixing of the 2 part epoxy. Put the epoxy into the broken cartridge, likely only fill 1/2 way, so when threaded rod is pushed into the as yet uncured epoxy, it doesn't make the epoxy over flow and bond the broken brass end to the die. Wait the appropriate time for Full strength development, ( not "set time ", its two different things ). You now have a hopefully attached threaded rod you can use the spacer and nut/washer system on to pull the brass. You may be able to use 5 minute epoxy, or " liquid steel " we of course use industrial stuff. " Red Head" anchor bolt adhesive is a brand carried by most hardware / building supply stores, but the common size available is a caulking gun sized tube and is going to run around $28.00. You may want to carefully apply some sort of bond breaker ( Vaseline ? ) with a tooth pick at the broken brass end / die sidewall to prevent inadvertent bonding of epoxy where you don't want it. Good luck
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Stuck case removal for Dummies
- Thread starter 9.3mauser
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Not at all. At first there was some shading resembling the thread pattern but holding a light on it it appeared very smooth. I got home and tried 3 cases and the shading diminished and the cases look fine. I did however seat the decapper pin lower so I don't need to run the case all the way in. Hoping brass will last longer this way
