Annealeez

[jmccracken1214]

got this baby in today after a month of waiting. Went ahead and annealed 60 of my 6mm brass, took just a few minutes and I didn’t have to do anything but watch! Love it! Wish I got one sooner

 

[jmccracken1214]

 

[Millie]

What is it doing? Looks like heating and squeezing....(Newbie question.)

 

[Chdamn]

I..uh....I really thought this was about some other product and you were just bad at spelling.

 

[Oneofsix]

I..uh....I really thought this was about some other product and you were just bad at spelling.

My first thought as well, lol

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[GymB]

It is such an unfortunate name.

@Millie he is annealing rifle brass. Heat it, no squeeze.

 

[Geezer]

I..uh....I really thought this was about some other product and you were just bad at spelling.

Me, too. Disappointment is high.

 

[jmccracken1214]

Lol at title! Yea the name could have been better but dang they make a good product

 

[JimP42]

I have one. Mostly for converting 300BLK but also for precision ammo. Very slick machine.


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[jmccracken1214]

What is it doing? Looks like heating and squeezing....(Newbie question.)

When it’s fired, it expands, then I size it, and contract the metal. Over time this hardens and makes the neck of the case brittle and it’ll cause it to crack. Heating it to a certain temp, evenly softens the brass.

Think of a piece of thin metal, bend it back and forth, over and over, it’ll crack.

 

[Tim]

I've had one sitting on a shelf for a little over a year. Never set it up. Now that I'm getting more serious about reloading, I'll need to fix that.

 

[jmccracken1214]

I've had one sitting on a shelf for a little over a year. Never set it up. Now that I'm getting more serious about reloading, I'll need to fix that.

Yup, it also helps keep neck tension more even when you size it.

 

[BowWow]

This thread has my attention...…. at that price point, it's worth considering.

 

[jmccracken1214]

This thread has my attention...…. at that price point, it's worth considering.

If you’re loading expensive brass, or shooting for smaller groups possible, there’s no reason not to.

Tiny holes are very expensive to keep, and a never ending money pit

 

[MDof2]

I use mine regularly.
Stop by the LowesDepot and grab a steel drywall tray / trough as your catch pan.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Warner-...A1W1epbJSrJeI29rgb8aApFkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'm about ready to mod mine to add a counter to it.

 

[Bunsen]

Another upgrade to do for under $20 that replaces the cheap torch holder and makes adjusting it even easier:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0748B6XYS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2Q0BVYGI7WCPR&psc=1

 

[JimP42]

I like that!

Ordered.

 

[Sasquatch]

I'm still going strong on my DIY annealer- but unless you really want to make one- I recommend the Annealeze

 

[jmccracken1214]

I use mine regularly.
Stop by the LowesDepot and grab a steel drywall tray / trough as your catch pan.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Warner-14-in-Galvanized-Mud-Pan-28847/205052751?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|VF|D24|Multi|PPG|PLA|Paint|PPG|Liquids|71700000033435678|58700004738652539|92700040254964190&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4aXiBRCRARIsAMBZGz-fdz9Fq_Ax7sEiAroQs_2Si0QTjXspCE1jA1W1epbJSrJeI29rgb8aApFkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'm about ready to mod mine to add a counter to it.

Ever have any issues with the brass, while being heated not spinning freely on the wheel? Sometimes mine will stop spinning for a second or two . Brass is clean also

 

[bigfelipe]

Lol... I had the same thought as @Chdamn and some of the other guys...

Even the logo looks dirty... Can't be a coincidence. Must be someone with my sense of humor...

 

[Rockchucker]

I’m gonna be a cool kid one day.....

 

[MDof2]

Ever have any issues with the brass, while being heated not spinning freely on the wheel? Sometimes mine will stop spinning for a second or two . Brass is clean also

Not more than a random piece or two. I think when that happened I took some rubbing alcohol to the wheel surface and made sure it was clean. Obviously clean brass plays a role in this as well.
Generally speaking, for the price, with a few minor mods, it's a good machine. Induction is remarkably smoother / moe bettah, but it's also not $250 bucks.

 

[MDof2]

Another protip depending on what size feed wheels you ordered, and use: I bought mine with the smaller wheel which would be for larger (308) caliber brass. When you use smaller (223) brass, it would get hung up in the feed area where the wheel comes around the pile of brass and grabs one. Mine would jam up trying to get two in it's place. The wheels would then turn themselves out of sync, PITA ensued. So I took a flat piece of sheet metal stock and clamped it on the feed area which closed the gap where it would only pick up one piece at a time. I've found that clamping a piece of sheet metal or something in there was a lot easier than swapping wheels.

 

[JimP42]

There is a third size as well - thinner for short cases like 300 BLK.


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[Bunsen]

Ever have any issues with the brass, while being heated not spinning freely on the wheel? Sometimes mine will stop spinning for a second or two . Brass is clean also

The blue tape on the wheel is supposed to be slightly sticky but will lose tackiness over time from oil/crud. Wiping it down with rubbing alcohol (70% IPA) should restore it.