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Back for another year.
Please post questions here. Not sure casting is right for you? Have you hear it's dangerous and unhealthy? Worried about return on investment? What does it cost to get started?
Ask it all here.
Attendees
BillNed PAID
Caveman PAID
Dhuze PAID
headednorth PAID
pastera PAID
Dakar652 PAID
The Goose PAID
HarryPottar and Son PAID
Mark2215 PAID and friend
Radtekk
omfgrubert PAID
namedpipes PAID
603doug PAID
couleel1000 PAID
Location: Fairhaven, MA. Adress to be provided upon receipt of payment.
Door Prizes
Various casting tools and materials.
5 or 6 cast iron pots have been donated.
I believe I have a couple ladles to toss in there too.
Required equipment for participation
Safety glasses or face shield
Work gloves
Close-toed Shoes/boots
Do not count on there being extra safety gear for you to borrow.
Wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty. This is molten lead, after all.
Recommended to bring
Folding Chair
note taking materials/ clip board
Barrels, cylinders, and/or guns that you want to shoot cast boolits in** so we can slug the bore/cylinder throats
Long pants & sleeves
**please provide a heads up on this so we can have the appropriate sizes ready
Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 - Arrival and Set Up of Equipment for organizers
9:00 - 9:30 - Arrival and Registration for workshop participants - Please try to be on time.
10:00 - Workshop begins
10:30 - 12:00 - First round of mini workshops - see below for explanation
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 - Second Round of mini workshops
2:30 - 4:00 - Third and last round of mini-workshops
4:00 - Wrap Up and departure (to Shooting Supply if you want to)
Shooting Supply is less than 10 minutes away and primarily stocks reloading and casting supplies while also being a full service FFL. Get the tools while all the info is fresh in your head!
Seminar Topics
Molten Lead Safety
Casting Terminology
Alloys, Hardness, and Uses
Fluxing
Smelting
Mold Preparation
Casting Techniques
Boolit to Gun Fit
Lubing & Sizing & Gas Checks - Tools & Techniques
Common Problems and Solutions
Further Study: Paper Patching, list of resources
And more
Every attendee will get to participate in each of the above class topics but not necessarily in order. The groups will be assigned after registration. You will get a chance to cover each subject with the group leader in a more one on one and hands on way.
Example: you might do session B first (in round 1) and then session A second (in round 2), and then session C last (in round three).
Yard Sale/Swap Meet: Feel free to bring any casting related supplies to buy/sell/trade. This is your one reminder that all local laws will be followed and there is a zero tolerance policy for violation of those laws. You will be told to leave if found in violation of the law.
I hope this goes without saying, but just in case... No alcohol of any kind during the seminar.
Instructors:
Michael J. Spangler
Shawn Miranda
Attendance Cap: 24
Participants are no longer required to bring your own lead.
$30 participation to be prepaid to Michael J. Spangler via paypal/cash/check/MO
[email protected]
THAT $30 GETS YOU...
Take-home reference material to use in future casting endeavors
whatever you cast during the seminar
Roughly 20#of smelted, ready to cast lead @ current market value (approx. $1/lb)
Food: coffee, donuts, sandwich, chips, drink, etc
Attendees: Let us know what caliber you are most interested in casting so we have enough molds ready. The intent here is to send everyone home with bullets they can shoot. We recommend to pick a caliber that is cast-bullet friendly. Some suggestions: 38 special, 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 45 ACP, 45 LC, 30-30, 308 Win, 30-06, 45-70.... If you have something in mind and aren't sure about it, don't hesitate to ask.
required for casting/smelting: glasses/goggles, face shield, long gloves (welding or fireplace) gloves, long pants, close toed shoes
Please post questions here. Not sure casting is right for you? Have you hear it's dangerous and unhealthy? Worried about return on investment? What does it cost to get started?
Ask it all here.
Attendees
BillNed PAID
Caveman PAID
Dhuze PAID
headednorth PAID
pastera PAID
Dakar652 PAID
The Goose PAID
HarryPottar and Son PAID
Mark2215 PAID and friend
Radtekk
omfgrubert PAID
namedpipes PAID
603doug PAID
couleel1000 PAID
Location: Fairhaven, MA. Adress to be provided upon receipt of payment.
Door Prizes
Various casting tools and materials.
5 or 6 cast iron pots have been donated.
I believe I have a couple ladles to toss in there too.
Required equipment for participation
Safety glasses or face shield
Work gloves
Close-toed Shoes/boots
Do not count on there being extra safety gear for you to borrow.
Wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty. This is molten lead, after all.
Recommended to bring
Folding Chair
note taking materials/ clip board
Barrels, cylinders, and/or guns that you want to shoot cast boolits in** so we can slug the bore/cylinder throats
Long pants & sleeves
**please provide a heads up on this so we can have the appropriate sizes ready
Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 - Arrival and Set Up of Equipment for organizers
9:00 - 9:30 - Arrival and Registration for workshop participants - Please try to be on time.
10:00 - Workshop begins
10:30 - 12:00 - First round of mini workshops - see below for explanation
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 - Second Round of mini workshops
2:30 - 4:00 - Third and last round of mini-workshops
4:00 - Wrap Up and departure (to Shooting Supply if you want to)
Shooting Supply is less than 10 minutes away and primarily stocks reloading and casting supplies while also being a full service FFL. Get the tools while all the info is fresh in your head!
Seminar Topics
Molten Lead Safety
Casting Terminology
Alloys, Hardness, and Uses
Fluxing
Smelting
Mold Preparation
Casting Techniques
Boolit to Gun Fit
Lubing & Sizing & Gas Checks - Tools & Techniques
Common Problems and Solutions
Further Study: Paper Patching, list of resources
And more
Every attendee will get to participate in each of the above class topics but not necessarily in order. The groups will be assigned after registration. You will get a chance to cover each subject with the group leader in a more one on one and hands on way.
Example: you might do session B first (in round 1) and then session A second (in round 2), and then session C last (in round three).
Yard Sale/Swap Meet: Feel free to bring any casting related supplies to buy/sell/trade. This is your one reminder that all local laws will be followed and there is a zero tolerance policy for violation of those laws. You will be told to leave if found in violation of the law.
I hope this goes without saying, but just in case... No alcohol of any kind during the seminar.
Instructors:
Michael J. Spangler
Shawn Miranda
Attendance Cap: 24
Participants are no longer required to bring your own lead.
$30 participation to be prepaid to Michael J. Spangler via paypal/cash/check/MO
[email protected]
THAT $30 GETS YOU...
Take-home reference material to use in future casting endeavors
whatever you cast during the seminar
Roughly 20#of smelted, ready to cast lead @ current market value (approx. $1/lb)
Food: coffee, donuts, sandwich, chips, drink, etc
Attendees: Let us know what caliber you are most interested in casting so we have enough molds ready. The intent here is to send everyone home with bullets they can shoot. We recommend to pick a caliber that is cast-bullet friendly. Some suggestions: 38 special, 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 45 ACP, 45 LC, 30-30, 308 Win, 30-06, 45-70.... If you have something in mind and aren't sure about it, don't hesitate to ask.
required for casting/smelting: glasses/goggles, face shield, long gloves (welding or fireplace) gloves, long pants, close toed shoes
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