Bullet Casting Woes

[jmoore]

Mine came out crisper when I started adding a dash of tin.

Had done that during the "fight" stage. I dunno. Just one of those things that happens when using metal without a pedigree, I guess. Wishing for a bigger bottom pour pot, but it just another one of those items in short supply right now. If there was another outlet on another circuit outside, it would be interesting to try the two old 10 lb pots in tandem. One for casting and the other to remelt the sprues and bad bullets.

The birds overseeing the operation finally feel comfortable enough to feed their young whilst I'm casting. Last week I had to go inside regularly to let them do their thing. THey do help keep the bugs in check. Watched them pick insects out of the bean patch quite often! Good thing, too. It's a "no insecticide" garden. Mostly 'cuz we'll often eat whilst picking!