What do YOU use to anneal brass??

[joelpresmyk8]

I just read a really good article on annealing and I would like to start doing that to my brass. I saw many different ways for it to be done and currently am saving to buy an actual annealing machine but I would like to hear what everyone else does just to help me along until I can afford it. Thanks in advance guys

[WampusCat]

I actually just ordered the last of my parts to build my own machine. Pretty simple to make but mostly I wanted to automate my process so I can be more precise with consistency and not have to handle each case in the process. Hope to be able to set up and run a hundred or two at a time.

Some guys buy expensive machines and some just use a deep well socket, cordless drill, and a torch. There are many options but basically you need to heat the neck and shoulder so it hits 750 and get it out of the flame. Products like tempilaq will let you know when you are hitting the right temp. Quenching in water is not required.

I should be clear that it is time+temp that anneals brass. It can take minutes at 660 or seconds at 750. Minutes in the flame would allow the whole case to heat up and soften the whole case ruining the brass and potentially becoming dangerous to shoot.

[bustedknuckleinc]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0-C-i0Kr2jU

 

I just made one of these and it works like a dream! Cost to build was less than $100

[firstcoueswas80]

Cordless drill and a small propane torch.

[muledeerarea33?]

 

I just made one of these and it works like a dream! Cost to build was less than $100

thats pretty neat. 6 seconds of heat per brass? How hard was it to time that?

[buddydog]

Cordless drill and propane torch also. Get yourself some tempilaq.

[bustedknuckleinc]

I guess it really depends on how much brass you are annealing. If it's just a few pieces now and again then a cordless drill and tempilaq will for great. If your doing several hundred then you might want to look into a faster method.

[bustedknuckleinc]

 

 

I just made one of these and it works like a dream! Cost to build was less than $100

thats pretty neat. 6 seconds of heat per brass? How hard was it to time that?

You can adjust the speed of the drum and case feeder to get the heat right with the tempilaq. It's really super easy.

[azsugarbear]

Cordless drill, deep socket and propane torch. Do it in a dark garage.. you're done when the brass shoulder/neck turns a dull cherry red - not a second longer.