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Finally have the automatic case feeder up and running. It really speeds up throughput!

Video below of Greg's annealer in operation from Wombat ordnance.


https://youtu.be/GqYSRLfobHQ

Yeah, was thinking the same thing. Or widening the slot a bit to accept slightly skewed cases. The orange outer wheel is removable without tools to allow for different case size versions to be...

Much better feed reliability with 260 cases.

https://youtu.be/NZUAKkAxfk4

Still have a few feed bugs to work out, but not bad for a first run.

https://youtu.be/BujviMWKw0o

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Quick update on this project. I'm starting to work on an automatic case feeder design add-on for the annealer. The plan is to 3D print the parts and provide the CAD for others. The feeding mechanism...

I have moved all the induction annealer build documentation, parts list etc. to a more permanent website as my dropbox links keep getting broken.

https://www.mgnz-makes.com/

I got OmegaLaq from here: https://www.omega.com/en-us/sensors-and-sensing-equipment/temperature/temperature-indicators/indicator-lacquers-cements-and-epoxies/laq/p/LAQ-0200G

Maybe buying and...

Nice work JohnD!

I have a couple of blank PCB's left if you're keen to build one? I could also build one up if needed.

Some info here for the coil i wound for my setup:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ccgn1x5fqed7u1/Cartridge%20Case%20Annealer%20-%20Parts%2C%20wiring%20and%20use.pdf?dl=1

It really depends on the idiot :P I know some complete idiots that would probably electrocute themselves or burn their house down.

It definitely requires some practical skills to build it. Making...

Still waiting on the second lot of Arduino boards to arrive from china to get out to those still waiting. The boat from China is slooooooow at the moment.

14 NZHS members are building annealers -...

Thanks for the follow up PM's. It's cool that quite a few members are keen to build one.

For anyone else interested, this is how the costs worked out for a small PCB order:

1. Blank PCB - $17 -...

Well, the real things have arrived.

For those that expressed interest in blank PCBs or built units, send me a PM.

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Thanks for the feedback. Looks like there are enough interested people to justify getting some pre-assembled units out of China. I've made some good progress on it - sending out for quote today.
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I've been getting quite a few questions from members wanting to build an annealer like this one and most people seem very capable of building everything, but the electronic controller is the hurdle....

sectioned the 178 30 cal yesterday for my own interest. It would actually be a pretty handy thread to start for choosing a projectile for load dev - not just ELD-X's but all popular projectiles.
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Neither of them took a single step - so at those 400+ yard ranges (2500fps and lower for me) the ELD-X delivered.

Yep, but there has to be other options too

This is a 178gr ELD-X out of my 300WM @ 3050FPS. This went through a spiker @ 380yards and I dug it out of the bank behind it. The core completely separated and 30% weight retention. Hate to think...

looking good

How did I miss this... Awesome Thread!

my Savage 99e 308w

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1955/30767801797_ca450d7633_h.jpg

Thanks for all the pointers team.

Been working up a 73gn ELD-M load for my Savage 16 223.

Reviewing the cases after the range session I noticed some pretty extreme primer cratering, but no sticky bolt, flat primers, extractor...

copper tube $5.95
coolant tank $11.26
radiator $10.80
48V supply $49.87
hose $4.34
pump $5.92
12V supply $3.58
LCD $3.21
ZVS $39.07
arduino controller $4.50