cleaning dies
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Re: cleaning dies
KHOOK,
I use Hoppes number 9 to clean my dies, then Hoppes oil to lube the inside to stop it from rusting.
Regards, Albert.
KHOOK,
I use Hoppes number 9 to clean my dies, then Hoppes oil to lube the inside to stop it from rusting.
Regards, Albert.
Re: cleaning dies
First of all I polish dies when I get them with Flitz or JB on a 3/8" dowel if .308 ( split to hold patch). Then on a regular basis clean with Hoppes. About year or so I do the dowel polish again just for 15-30 sec.
First of all I polish dies when I get them with Flitz or JB on a 3/8" dowel if .308 ( split to hold patch). Then on a regular basis clean with Hoppes. About year or so I do the dowel polish again just for 15-30 sec.
Re: cleaning dies
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Unsichtbar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First of all I polish dies when I get them with Flitz or JB on a 3/8" dowel if .308 ( split to hold patch). Then on a regular basis clean with Hoppes. About year or so I do the dowel polish again just for 15-30 sec. </div></div>
Mee too
or even lubricated 1000 grit sandpaper on a dowel or old bore brush on an old rod chucked in a not-so-old drill. Spin the crap out of it - get rough with it. Won't hurt a thing. They too hard to hurt, just don't drill on it for hours n hours!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Unsichtbar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First of all I polish dies when I get them with Flitz or JB on a 3/8" dowel if .308 ( split to hold patch). Then on a regular basis clean with Hoppes. About year or so I do the dowel polish again just for 15-30 sec. </div></div>
Mee too
Re: cleaning dies
Just spray some gun cleaner on a 3" patch, wrap it around a chamber brush and run it up in there, twirl it a time or two... done.
Just spray some gun cleaner on a 3" patch, wrap it around a chamber brush and run it up in there, twirl it a time or two... done.
Re: cleaning dies
OK all above sound good for cleaning them. I was also wondering if anyone has just dropped them in the tumbler to clean?
OK all above sound good for cleaning them. I was also wondering if anyone has just dropped them in the tumbler to clean?
Re: cleaning dies
I don't use anything abrasive with facing this task. I usually use the lighter fuild and Q-Tips approach.
I don't use anything abrasive with facing this task. I usually use the lighter fuild and Q-Tips approach.
Re: cleaning dies
Berryman's carburetor cleaner and Q-tips. Dip the Q-tip in the carb cleaner and rub it up inside the die. I use this for new dies and cleaning out dirty dies. I keep a large box of Q-tips on the bench for cleaning everything. If the sizing die has some build-up, I'll use a naked Q-tip to remove the build-up to keep sizing. A lot of guys also use standard brake cleaner.
Berryman's carburetor cleaner and Q-tips. Dip the Q-tip in the carb cleaner and rub it up inside the die. I use this for new dies and cleaning out dirty dies. I keep a large box of Q-tips on the bench for cleaning everything. If the sizing die has some build-up, I'll use a naked Q-tip to remove the build-up to keep sizing. A lot of guys also use standard brake cleaner.
Re: cleaning dies
I use a chamber brush wrapped with narrow strands of steel wool. I follow this up with patches and acetone, and finish with a light oiling using Hoppe's.
I use a chamber brush wrapped with narrow strands of steel wool. I follow this up with patches and acetone, and finish with a light oiling using Hoppe's.
