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Cleaning Dies
« on: February 24, 2012, 06:02:53 AM »
I just got a set of 50-140 dies that the previous owner used to reload for his BPCR.   ;D   How do I clean them up for storage until my 50-140 Handi Rifle appears?   ;)  Hot soapy water?   ???
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 05:24:38 AM »
Hi Richard, what kind of crud is on them that they need cleaning?
I always thought this was a "light coat of oil" type storage procedure.
I had a rough 45 colt die, took about a 5/16 bolt, cut the head off , cut a slot in it , folded a piece of 600 grit and stuck it in the slot, used it as an "el cheapo" hone to smooth it up.
Worked great.
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2012, 07:11:35 AM »
Mostly just black gunk in all the knurled or threaded places.  I 'spose it's just powder residue.   :-\
 
Guess I'll just clean them with hot soapy water the treat 'em like any other die set.   ;)
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2012, 09:05:00 AM »
Kroil and a nylon brush ( tooth brush if it will fit in ) . Soak it and wait a few mins then soak and brush.
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2012, 09:17:05 AM »
 ??? Not real sure how somebody could get powder residue on their dies?
Think I'ld use something like a regular gun/bore solvent, that stuff has got to be grease or such.
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2012, 02:38:52 PM »
Ultrasonic cleaner with Simple Green in it. Then rinse with hot water, blow dry, and oil lightly.
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2012, 01:39:32 PM »
Quote from: AtlLaw on February 24, 2012, 06:02:53 AM
I just got a set of 50-140 dies that the previous owner used to reload for his BPCR.   ;D   How do I clean them up for storage until my 50-140 Handi Rifle appears?   ;)  Hot soapy water?   ???

Oh Happy Day!  Progress on the big bore front I hope. :)
 
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2012, 04:21:11 PM »
Unfortunately no.  :-\   I just don't want anything to happen to those dies you found for me!   ;D
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #8 on: February 29, 2012, 04:27:40 PM »
Well, if youse was needing some normal dies, I could just send you up a set...but you got all them cannons now.  Remember shoot to the North!
 
I would just disassemble them and throw them in my case tumbler.  Works for me.
 
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #9 on: February 29, 2012, 04:40:55 PM »
Never thought of that Ben...  :-\   Thanks!   ;D
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #10 on: February 29, 2012, 11:51:21 PM »
Morning Rickard!
 
 I would clean a really dirty set just like any auto part that was cruddy... Diesel fuel/Kerosene and a stiff brush. Followed by compressed air.
 
If not so dirty,  I agree with NO BLADE. I love my ultra sonic cleaner!!  MOMMA loves it too as its unbelievable on jewelry with water and dish detergent!!
 
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2012, 12:40:49 AM »
Brake Cleaner and then a spritz of WD-40.  Degrease before using...
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2012, 07:30:42 AM »
Sounds like I should clean them like any other die...  :-\
 
I usually do like Swampus says but use CLP instead of WD40.  I guess there's no special precaution with them having been used with BP.   ;D   Thanks guys!   ;)
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2012, 04:57:38 AM »
If you use WD-40 make sure all is removerd before use .
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2012, 07:40:48 AM »
Same with any oil.  It can kill your primers.
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Re: Cleaning Dies
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2012, 08:08:49 AM »
WD-40 seems to work really well killing primers non penetrating oils seem not as suited to killing primers. I wish I could find the notice but it was lost long ago that stated WD-40 should not be used on guns other than to stop the blueing process. Seems it had an effect on the metal , maybe in conjunction with the heat generated from shooting. It could have been withdrawn at a later date.
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