Reeder Custom Guns - I'm having to retool my "powder coating" operation

I actually practiced as a minimalist. My oven shorted an element and it's cheaper to just buy a new oven. Wal-mart has them for $20. I have a Harbor freight infrared thermometer too. The thermostats LIE!

I was interested in some silicone mats or mini-ice cube trays to use for standing up the bullets. I've only scattered them mostly flat, in the past. It worked for me. My plastic coffee can and web wire screen work fine for the coating. Compared to some equipment it is a very minimal investment to get cranking up. Easily less than $100 all in!

The more exotic the bullet the more time I'm inclined to take. Or longer rifle type bullets. In the past I mostly focused on bulk plinkers.

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back when I was doing it. Apply powder to about 200 bullets and shake HARD with both hands. Then 20 minutes bake time in the toaster oven at 400' Got out of casting a few years ago. Just don't have the time. Buy my cast bullets now coated.

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Stand them on the base, or on the nose, keep them one way or the other, the base of the bullet is usually larger (better). If any fall over while putting them in the oven, stand them back up.
I use a dedicated vibratory brass cleaner to coat the bullets. I also use Eastwood powder, the Harbor Freight stuff was blotchy and blobby. John Taffin said not to use Harbor Freight’s matt black, because it was abrasive.
Better quality ovens with timers and heat settings make life easier.

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I'm having to retool my "powder coating" operation

I used yogurt or sour cream containers

Cookie sheets parchment paper, and a steady hand