DIY annealer

It is done! Second motor mounted in parallel using the same speed controller. I found an aluminum case on Craigslist for $5 and cut a piece off to be the ramp and the hopper. 308 was no problem in the hopper, but 223 had a tendency to stick, so I have a screw in the loading wheel that disturbs the brass every lap.

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jmccracken1214 said:
How much did you end up spending?

I just saw this annealer, called Annealeez

I might buy instead of building. Its $275
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Yep, I mentioned that in one of my posts-

Note: I'm only doing this for fun. I've already spent more time/effort (though not material cost yet) than the annealeze. If all you want is a system to anneal brass, it looks like a sound (primitive design- he's not using an IR proximity sensor!) product. That system is $275 SHIPPED. Even if I make a cooler one than that, I wouldn't sell it for less than what he's asking. But, just like reloading doesn't save me money- I'm enjoying playing around with this thing.​

If my labor is worth anything, it is cheaper to get the annealeze.

Total costs:
$55 for the motors, controller, pan
$5 for an aluminum case.

The other materials were scrap aluminum, various nuts and washers. It was a lot of fun playing "adult lego" with my kid as we made it.
 
JimB said:
You think hot enough?
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Turns out my IR camera maxes out at 612 degrees, and it sat in that for some amount of rotation, so yes, I think it is getting to the magic 750. I'll PM you about your offer of sending some test brass to see if lines up to my tests.

I've been reading some low-tech tests, which are 'slight glow in dark room', so I'll use that as a data point as well.
 
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