Swede Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 It's amazing, once you start messing with Pyro, you see everyday things in a different light, especially kitchenware, and in my case today, tools used by the people who reload ammo. I was browsing a Cabela's today and picked up some cool gadgets that definitely have valuable uses in Pyronecromancy. First, nothing fancy, but you absolutely cannot beat the price. A whopping $6 for this nice set of volumetric scoops. Very handy for repetitive chemical additions, scooping BP charges, etc. Made by Lee Precision and available from most stores that cater to reloaders. http://www.5bears.com/firew/ng02.jpg Next is a thing called a "powder trickler." It is used by charging the little hopper with the chemical you want to meter, and rotating the knurled handle. The powder spills out the tube, and onto your scale. Useful only when you are measuring small amounts, but want to get it to a tenth of a gram or better. This puppy was $13... http://www.5bears.com/firew/ng03.jpghttp://www.5bears.com/firew/ng04.jpg The next is my favorite. I literally stopped in my tracks when I saw it. The price was $21. It even has a Pyro name, the "Media Separator." http://www.5bears.com/firew/ng05.jpg It's big. The two green outer shells probably hold 3 gallons each. Suspended inside is a black cage, with a lid, c/w with slots. http://www.5bears.com/firew/ng06.jpg To use, you dump your ball mill contents into the center basket, then give it a few minutes hand cranking. It does a good job separating the chemicals from the media, especially if your composition is a bit sticky or tends to clump. I got the feeling that this unit would gather static, so obviously use extreme caution, and at a minimum I would place it on the ground and let any charge dissipate before use. I would be quite comfortable using it to separate individual component chemicals from the ball mill media, perhaps BP too. I would guess if it can be safely ball-milled, you can use this device, but again, watch out for static. It already saved my bacon today with a clumpy composition that was sticking like glue to the brass media: http://www.5bears.com/firew/gu04.jpg Anyway, the reloading folks have some cool toys, and these will definitely find use in my shop. Remarkeably low in price, too, for what you get. I especially like the volumetric scoop set for $6.
Gunzway Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 Oh that looks awesome. Volumetric scoop would be something I would like to have, just because it's cheap and can be useful.I don't find the powder trickler to be that useful. But it would be good if you need a small amount and considering the price might as well buy one. That Media Separator I got my eyes on
jacob Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 Ooo, that media separator looks great, you've already got me thinking about how I can make one lol.
Frozentech Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 Also, Lyman makes a great mold, for casting lead balls for muzzleloaders. The .50 cal makes excellent ball mill media. I have a Lyman double ball mold, and their lead dipper/scoop. You can get better pricing on eBay than buying direct or through a retailer though.
Yankie Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 I was eyeing off that media separator and just a thought but salad dryer? you know those things you put lettuce in and pul the string and it drys it.any other ideas?
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