it is just "channel iron" which is 10 inches wide. it is made from steel that is called "A36". it should be easy to find at any steel dealer or scrapyard. the open ends of the channel iron were welded shut with the "angle iron" ramp and just flat bar stock on the other end.
Me two questions interest. I not absolutely understand, what you use instead of water? I know use an anti-frieze automobile? As it is possible to use engine oil? And here soap water but as it turns out not absolutely clearly is mentioned. Soap water - will turn out if to use usual water and to add in it a washing-up liquid for ware? Or it is already separate ready product?
The second question. Distance from edge Shotmaker prior to the beginning of water. About 1 inch will be enough?
Me two questions interest. I not absolutely understand, what you use instead of water? I know use an anti-frieze automobile? As it is possible to use engine oil? And here soap water but as it turns out not absolutely clearly is mentioned. Soap water - will turn out if to use usual water and to add in it a washing-up liquid for ware? Or it is already separate ready product?
The second question. Distance from edge Shotmaker prior to the beginning of water. About 1 inch will be enough?
I don't know why the sound has a buzz. I didn't really put a script together because I learned that I could edit in text later. I also added a lengthy description if you were to click on the "more info" in the upper right.
It is just a piece of angle iron that has been given the scotchbrite on a right angle grinder treatment. That buffs it up pretty well. Then I take a buffing wheel with rush chucked in a handheld corded drill to polish up the ramp some more. Then I spray graphite on it, while it is cold.
thats an awsome machine you have but how did you build it i cannt find plans anywhere! it looks like your drippers are adjustable how did you do that?
I first started out with soap stone and then chalkboard chalk. Then I switched up a whole bunch of things at once, one of which was spraying down the bib or ramp with graphite. Maybe that made it run better than the chalk or soapstone. I haven't ever tried switching back. I did figure out that my Tweeco wire welding tips that I am using for orifices aren't actually 0.024" in diamter. They are bigger, so that is why my shot is closer to 0.100" in size. Thank you for your comment.
If you watch my second video, you will see me reach in with my bare hands to grab the wire mesh basket and tin that capture the bad stuff.
So the water does NOT get too hot. At one point, I weighed the 20mm ammo can filled with water. It came out to 80 pounds. So that is around 10 gallons of water.
I will let the thermo engineers figure out how long it takes for x amount of 700*F lead shot to get 72*F water up to 212*F . So far it hasn't happened.
I have been all over the cast boolit, the shotgun world forums, and some UK forum, trying to pick up every last little tip on shotmaking.
I am using water for at least two reasons:
1. I am cheap and didn't feel like splurging on anti-freeze or "All" brand laundry detergent.
2. I am lazy. I wanted to skip the step of having to wash off detergent, anti-freeze, brake fluid, etc...etc... yada yada and get right onto the drying, the rolling and then the graphite-ing.
using water for a coolant is very dangerous, and it reaches its boiling point way to early for the type of application you are using it for. Do a search for shot making and use a more suitable coolant for your shot making.
What drippers are those? Did you make them or buy them? Nice setup.
smaj100 1 month ago
it is just "channel iron" which is 10 inches wide. it is made from steel that is called "A36". it should be easy to find at any steel dealer or scrapyard. the open ends of the channel iron were welded shut with the "angle iron" ramp and just flat bar stock on the other end.
Posercam 9 months ago
could you please tell me which type of steel have used in Pan or it is die cast
dataykhan 10 months ago
Me two questions interest. I not absolutely understand, what you use instead of water? I know use an anti-frieze automobile? As it is possible to use engine oil? And here soap water but as it turns out not absolutely clearly is mentioned. Soap water - will turn out if to use usual water and to add in it a washing-up liquid for ware? Or it is already separate ready product?
The second question. Distance from edge Shotmaker prior to the beginning of water. About 1 inch will be enough?
ourteamukr 1 year ago
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Me two questions interest. I not absolutely understand, what you use instead of water? I know use an anti-frieze automobile? As it is possible to use engine oil? And here soap water but as it turns out not absolutely clearly is mentioned. Soap water - will turn out if to use usual water and to add in it a washing-up liquid for ware? Or it is already separate ready product?
The second question. Distance from edge Shotmaker prior to the beginning of water. About 1 inch will be enough?
ourteamukr 1 year ago
you can try looking for "jim stuart's better shot maker" and/or the "littleton shotmaker" on google.
Posercam 1 year ago
hi there were can hi by a shot makers from hi live in the uk hi wood like to make no5 shot can u let me no thanks
pain548 1 year ago
I don't know why the sound has a buzz. I didn't really put a script together because I learned that I could edit in text later. I also added a lengthy description if you were to click on the "more info" in the upper right.
Posercam 1 year ago
The sound is so awkward. Great machine.
EmperorAst 1 year ago
Oppps... replace "rush" with "rouge" .
Posercam 2 years ago
It is just a piece of angle iron that has been given the scotchbrite on a right angle grinder treatment. That buffs it up pretty well. Then I take a buffing wheel with rush chucked in a handheld corded drill to polish up the ramp some more. Then I spray graphite on it, while it is cold.
Posercam 2 years ago
@Posercam
How did you make your ramp that you talk about to separate the round shot from the shot that is out of round
rorymackiezim 1 year ago
What did you use for the lip that the drippers drip on?
mitchodonnell 2 years ago
thats an awsome machine you have but how did you build it i cannt find plans anywhere! it looks like your drippers are adjustable how did you do that?
billhunthunthunt1 2 years ago
try to use diesel oil.mine is a commercial one it says use diesel oil for cooling
fineshooter 2 years ago
I first started out with soap stone and then chalkboard chalk. Then I switched up a whole bunch of things at once, one of which was spraying down the bib or ramp with graphite. Maybe that made it run better than the chalk or soapstone. I haven't ever tried switching back. I did figure out that my Tweeco wire welding tips that I am using for orifices aren't actually 0.024" in diamter. They are bigger, so that is why my shot is closer to 0.100" in size. Thank you for your comment.
Posercam 2 years ago
put a little soap stone on the bar,it will slide better for a finer shot
swamperk 2 years ago
I made this shotmaker from scratch. I went to the scrap yard and the steel dealers and welded and drilled to put this thing together.
Your other option is to buy a commercial one. There are two big makers here in the States. "Jim's better shotmaker" . Google that.
Or the "Littleton Shotmaker". Google that too.
Posercam 2 years ago
where do I get a shot make like this.
gracewthomas 2 years ago
If you watch my second video, you will see me reach in with my bare hands to grab the wire mesh basket and tin that capture the bad stuff.
So the water does NOT get too hot. At one point, I weighed the 20mm ammo can filled with water. It came out to 80 pounds. So that is around 10 gallons of water.
I will let the thermo engineers figure out how long it takes for x amount of 700*F lead shot to get 72*F water up to 212*F . So far it hasn't happened.
Posercam 2 years ago
I have been all over the cast boolit, the shotgun world forums, and some UK forum, trying to pick up every last little tip on shotmaking.
I am using water for at least two reasons:
1. I am cheap and didn't feel like splurging on anti-freeze or "All" brand laundry detergent.
2. I am lazy. I wanted to skip the step of having to wash off detergent, anti-freeze, brake fluid, etc...etc... yada yada and get right onto the drying, the rolling and then the graphite-ing.
Posercam 2 years ago
using water for a coolant is very dangerous, and it reaches its boiling point way to early for the type of application you are using it for. Do a search for shot making and use a more suitable coolant for your shot making.
inospeak 2 years ago