Awesome DIY Annealer for $15

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9 жыл бұрын

I really liked the annealer design on cartridgeanneal.com - but I'm trying to save up for some mods for my Savage LRP 6.5 CM so I decided to go to Lowes and see if I could piece one together - It works perfectly! One tip - if you try to make this like me - use the Lowes brand of black steel pipe - it's a slightly bigger diameter on the inside and fits any 308 based cartridge perfectly if you use the 3/8"x4" piece. The same size pipe at Home Depot was really rough inside and I would have had to ream it out for the brass to fit in.
Materials list -
qty 2 - 3"x5" wood mending plate $.88 each
qty 2 - 3"x7" wood mending plate $1.25 each
qty 1 - 8"x10" shelf bracket $1.60
qty 1 - 3/8"x4" black steel pipe nipple (Lowes brand) $2.50
qty 1 - ceramic drawer handle $1.50
qty 1 - pack of large fender washers $1.10
qty 1 - 1/2 wooden dowel (had it lying around)
misc supplies:
small screws
small washers
red loc-tite
pieces of MDF Trim board

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@fisoxlt 8 жыл бұрын

I gotta admit, at first I was like WTF? but once you started using it, I was like GENIUS! Plus, those kinds of purchases really make the cashier scratch their head too. Love it!

@billkeenan1085 3 жыл бұрын

If it looks stupid, but it works-it isn't stupid.

@jamie57061 8 жыл бұрын

Well done. Probably the best, most accurate and consistent home made anealer I've seen!

@user-ec8fx5hu8c 8 жыл бұрын

+Jamie S And it is important that many expenses aren't necessary! All this equipment costs some pennies.

@druggles1 7 жыл бұрын

Quick and simple ...well done! Thank you, for sharing!

@towerhillbilly 8 жыл бұрын

Very good! having the pipe pivot in the middle is smart and having two torches eliminates the need for rotation.

@hughwhitledge8032 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice implementation of the design. Thank you very much for sharing it with us.

@duanelarson6005 8 жыл бұрын

You are right on the money with all things covered ... well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@cs_yt 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I'll be making one. I'll add a stop(just a flap touching the fitting) and a timer for consistence.

@anderssvensson9957 Жыл бұрын

I am really impressed.Now I know what to build for this process. Many thanks and Merry Christmas from Sweden

@rancidpitts8243 4 жыл бұрын

Winner! Most simple one yet. Plus I already have all the parts in my garage to build several.

@neoprimato1959 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! This is why America is the great country it is....ingenuity and vision! I gotta make one of these now! God bless!

@wincertactical1317 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool setup. Got to give this a try myself. Thanks for the video

@Jeffreinke12 5 жыл бұрын

thanks brother!, I was looking at their system and you just saved me some cash.

@tucobenedicto1780 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome DIY video. Some additions I thought of are mini-bungie cords around the propane bottles to secure them, and maybe make the center tower some type of adjustable screw that can shorten & lengthen for long & short cartridges.

@joekirk167 5 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING ! Very good ideas. Thank you very much.

@jasnonya3005 5 жыл бұрын

Looks quite serviceable and simple!

@theegupper 7 жыл бұрын

That right there is genius! Thanks for sharing.

@fredflintstone6613 9 жыл бұрын

Nice job!, very practical and affordable.

@chasebh89 3 жыл бұрын

i use a drill with 12mm socket attached on the end (smaller/larger depending on case ofc). basically the same concept; set a case in, spin until hot, dump onto rag, repeat

@nathanrichardson3291 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good ingenuity! I’m headed to the part store now.

@murphymmc Жыл бұрын

Nice build, clever and functional.

@q-shine671 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome, if a drill and socket are good enough from before, this is right up my alley! Guess I have a small project for the weekend. Thanks for the Vid.

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

Just a few hour project, and most of this time is putting the materials together.

@rodneyflynn3259 7 жыл бұрын

super cool! i have it all but the torches ! thanks.

@safecracker45 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. It works and that is what counts

@tnekkc 8 жыл бұрын

Great presentation. I wish everyone talked like that.

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

Very impressive, and professional presentation.

@lmorrison17 9 жыл бұрын

you sir are my hero thanks for the vid

@user-ec8fx5hu8c 8 жыл бұрын

The man, you have hands on the place.

@greenstreet5287 2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely making this. Thanks

@user-ec8fx5hu8c 8 жыл бұрын

Cool ! Simply and cheap!

@kingrider75 9 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Much faster than doing it in a drill like I do!

@allanrobichaud6872 4 жыл бұрын

Nice - very quick!

@johnathenstommel6196 7 жыл бұрын

That was cool bud I'm just getting into the reloading hobby and yes money is a issue so cool little hints like this are greatly appreciated

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

Johnathen, This is a great "invention", and works good. I have a brand new BenchSource sitting on the shelf! I take a power screwdriver and shell holder. I sit there with about 170 pieces of brass, put each case in the shell holder, touch the electric screwdriver button, put the heat right at the shoulder seam to the neck, and in less than 4 seconds, I am dropping the "HOT" case in an aluminium pan I do this in a very dim lighted area. As soon as the brass shows a hint of "orange", I immediately drop the brass and go to the next piece. Works great. I set up, anneal 170 cases, clean up, all in less than 15 minutes. It's hard to beat. I believe I am going to build one of these! I wonder how copper pipe would work vs. the black gas pipe used in this video?

@BigDmike24 2 жыл бұрын

@@LiPo5000 I'm sure it would work just fine

@LiPo5000 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigDmike24 so good, I sold my BenchSource! The secret is being in a dim to almost no light room, and when the brass shoulder turns orange, pull it away in 1 second, and the job is done. I would like to have one of the new Annealizers, the heat induction new ones. I really like how they work. Its all about the money.

@J9_j3 5 жыл бұрын

cheap and dirty but works well. i like over-engineered self-feeding, speed--adjusting, electronic indicator ruth golberg contraptions but whe it comes to cheap, quick and simple you can't beat this solution. thank you for sharing.

@autoprime12 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video - simple and inexpensive...

@jacklucas7265 8 жыл бұрын

Very slick.

@ranger5309 3 жыл бұрын

what a great idea!

@skunkworksrifle3443 Жыл бұрын

I'm building mine, I had enough scrap laying around all I needed was the torches 👍

@dennischerone6780 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@John.John.Johnny.John. 7 жыл бұрын

Great job. I am definitely going to give this a crack and save myself a few $$$$$$. Thanks for the vid.

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

I am selling my "BenchSource"!

@6NBERLS 4 жыл бұрын

Most excellent.

@riverman4798 5 жыл бұрын

FREAKIN BRILLANT... I dont like the idea of 2 fixed heat source, maybe thats all good. I would add geared down lazy susan with foot switch to pause for the flip/dump/insert. figure those parts could be had for another 25 bucks. microwave turntable motors are pretty cheap, easy to adjust the speed. Thanks for your vid. it was excellent.. brief and to the point. Nice job

@gregisaacs7091 3 жыл бұрын

I don't anneal but all the ones I've seen the cartridge spins while under a flame, these are stationary. If there's no difference then you've got a great gadget there, if there is a difference you've got a brass killer

@larryoob8754 9 ай бұрын

Anneal-Rite has pretty much the same set-up........ don't know who came up with the Idea first......... I have had and used the Anneal-right for probably 10 years now...... works great

@ckhcvd6211 7 жыл бұрын

cool idea! I use a sharpie mark when I anneal aluminum sheet meal. a sharpie mark will disappear when the temp hits "about" 700 deg. this is the temp aluminum sheet metal is annealed, i then let it "air cool" i can then work it into shape until it hardens then anneal again. i believe the alloy brass shells are made of anneal at 650 - 700 deg. thanks for the video, i like it!

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

Never thought about a Sharpie! I am sure it's cleaner vs. Templac!

@erick7862 2 жыл бұрын

Really good tip. Thank you

@Stangpede67 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice and easy setup, but PLEASE go back to Home Depot and get yourself some strap steel to secure those torches from slipping around or possibly falling

@bounphommarath1810 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@walterpalmer2749 3 жыл бұрын

The case doesn't rotate, but it works well enough. One thing, I think you want to keep that bright blue flame more distant from the case. Nice job.

@BushPigADV 8 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@samdelaet3587 6 жыл бұрын

Get some Tempilaq 750 and your good to go! I was actually thing of making this soon.

@billcarlson852 Жыл бұрын

Love it... Reminds me of TV show MEGIVER.....

@michaelhoran955 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@Tygydyk17 Жыл бұрын

The genius lies in simplicity. That is what MEN do.

@leerobinson7429 7 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. I may do that. LRSU..

@jmg9588 5 жыл бұрын

You should add a timing device to improve consistency

@soonersteve3733 2 жыл бұрын

For timing try loading metronome app on your phone seen it used in another video and the guy was able to get exact time for the time case was being heated.

@jamess6734 3 жыл бұрын

To basically anneal any case sure, for 1000 yard consistency, no. Manual timing, no rotation (uneven heating of the neck) and never being able to reset the torch distance to its previous distance are all major faults that will give you inconsistent annealing. Which in the end will effect your neck tension consistency. Good job though for balling on a budget the best you can.

@270WeaMag 8 жыл бұрын

Very good idea friend, but heat treatment to take effect after the shoulder and neck have changed color should not throw cold water on it?

@turnej2 8 жыл бұрын

+270WeaMag Brass does not require a quenching step to anneal.

@Hickamfield 3 жыл бұрын

i am gong to make one....

@DLN-ix6vf Жыл бұрын

good job ! someone using their brain :)

@tomlodge1256 7 жыл бұрын

Top shape... :)

@RJ-sr5dv 5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps I am a little too fastidious, however unless you anneal by color change or temp with a infrared gun, your brass hardness and the accompanying neck tension will vary. Unless of course you seat your bullets to touch the lands and grooves there by eliminating neck tension as a factor. Annealing obviously will prolong the life of the brass

@jermpexton1 5 жыл бұрын

I use 750 F Tempilaq on a couple cases to get the timing down for the color change then use a metronome like timer to put each case in for the same amount of time

@recklesswhisper 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! ^..^~~

@kingrider75 7 жыл бұрын

Great job! I'm making one of these as soon as I get the parts. Kudos to anyone wanting to lay out the cost of a decent rifle for one of these fuckin machines but not for me lol.

@rootbeer4969 8 жыл бұрын

What exactly does the Temp-i-laq do to tell you the case is annealed?

@muddyhotdog4103 8 жыл бұрын

+rootbeer4969 it changes color and burns once a certain heat is achieved

@SM-cg2dc 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you had to drop them in water to quench them? I know that hardens lead, but brass is different? I think??

@jermpexton1 5 жыл бұрын

No, you don't have to quench them at all. - some people do but not the majority of the Precision Long Range Shooters I go shooting with.

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

I drop mine in a "tin foil" baking pan available everywhere for about a dollar. I keep a fan on the annealed brass as they are hot, and the container will get hot enough to burn the table surface. I prefer to let mine "air cool". Water cools them off instantly, and many people do it this way. Then you have to wait about 2 days to make sure all the brass is "dried" out before proceeding with your reloading. Great simple device that works! This is the way I do it while letting a "BenchSource" sit on the table!

@joekirk167 3 жыл бұрын

If you use one long goad to mount everything on , Every thing would stay put.

@ZeroBoostBuick 7 жыл бұрын

Gotta find a way to spin that brass while it's getting cooked. I'd be afraid it's not evenly annealed around the neck.

@briansutphin4180 7 жыл бұрын

you could add a third torch if you feel the need, that would put a flame every 120 degrees around the neck which would be more than adequate

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

A third burner is a thought. Personally, I feel two are enough, but I am not the expert on heat exchange!

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

PS: It also would be nice if the brass was spinning slowly! I am sure something could be thought up!

@elijahbaley1720 5 жыл бұрын

Brass is a very good heat conductor. There shouldn’t be much temperature difference around the brass neck with two flames swirling around it.

@jivadaya6439 3 жыл бұрын

@@elijahbaley1720 Not much even with one torch honestly

@JoshuaNeedham 9 жыл бұрын

Happened to stumble across this somehow.

@bee17167 3 жыл бұрын

Id buy a temp gum with laser and a readout screen just get a cheap one off ebay maybe $30 a your not contaminating ya bras runs off battery's is what i use as a boiler maker half pull trigger lights laser full pull give temp read out at laser spot supper quick

@G-man45444 5 жыл бұрын

Freaken awesome !!!! SMRT....(Homer Simpson)

@pestguard1 7 жыл бұрын

cheap and very effective

@tubedude54 7 жыл бұрын

Simplicity at its best! Only source of error I see would be measuring the time in the flame! Too short and you achieve nothing.. to long and you lost the cartridge! I'm thinking a toggle activated stop watch that the swing of the pipe activates as you rotate a new cartridge into position. When the watch reaches the time needed you rotate another into position which resets the watch!

@LiPo5000 5 жыл бұрын

dude54, as stated above, I anneal my brass in a very dimly lit room. As soon as I see a hint of orange, which i easy to see, I drop it and put the next case in the holder. On my BR brass (inc's all BR brass, BRX, Dasher, BRA, 6.0x47L), and all the rest of the 6mm family!

@timothyshaner8926 5 жыл бұрын

A copy of the Anneal-Right...

@TheDkb427 4 жыл бұрын

Feel like I'd burn my house down. Lol. How does annealing help anyway

@Billbobaker 3 жыл бұрын

takes the crystallization out of the necks from repeated resizing makes them like new and soft.

@waynebrown2546 Жыл бұрын

much cheaper than an AMP for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@tindoortailgator 4 жыл бұрын

3.4 Seconds Maximum in the Flame. Any longer and you will ruin the brass cartridge.

@jermpexton1 7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback. I've uploaded a video about this annealer with some updates/mods that I think make it even better. Simple tweaks really but here is the new vid if you want to check it out - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7JgitF6ztaahn0.html