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metal foil - ken s - 08-10-2017
I'd like to expand two of my PP molds. I need some foil tape for the inside of the mold. I've done this before and it works well.
Can't buy it here in Venice FL....
Does anyone have a very small piece...6 or8 inches will do.
I'll send some beer money.....
Thanks for the help....
Ken
RE: metal foil - Gussy - 08-10-2017
Go to a heating/cooling business. They use it for sealing ducts.
RE: metal foil - ken s - 08-10-2017
(08-10-2017, 09:57 AM)Gussy Wrote: Go to a heating/cooling business. They use it for sealing ducts.
Thanks...believe it or not...I found it a Home Depot! $7
RE: metal foil - derskeeter - 08-11-2017
Ok, really stupid question. How does putting metal tape inside of a mold expand it?
RE: metal foil - derskeeter - 08-11-2017
I just figured it out. You put the tape inside the mold halves not the cavity, duh. Sorry
RE: metal foil - Lumpy Grits - 08-13-2017
This will only expand the bullet on opposite sides.
How much larger do you have to go?
What alloy are you using?
What temp are you casting at?
Alum foil works well here.......
Gary
RE: metal foil - ken s - 08-27-2017
(08-13-2017, 06:17 PM)Lumpy Grits Wrote: This will only expand the bullet on opposite sides.
How much larger do you have to go?
What alloy are you using?
What temp are you casting at?
Alum foil works well here.......
Gary
I've done this before. I use only ONE thickness on one side of the mold. yes,inside.
If you keep the lead at 700, you will get no leakage.
I've found that this really does not effect anything, and is a cheap way to try a little larger PP bullet.
Ken