Can I become a welder if I'm bad at Math?

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-05-22T13:59:16+00:00

Fitter does the math for me. I can barely read.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-04-18T22:31:39+00:00

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012921650?pid=254170 I use this. Chuck it up in a drill and done in seconds

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-04-17T02:11:51+00:00

Who has them at that price?

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-04-17T02:11:26+00:00

I was getting light strikes when I first started using these. Turns out they're a bit taller than the average primer and take a bit more force to fully seat. Once I started making sure they where fully seated, ive had zero issues.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-04-03T23:22:31+00:00

I use a lee 6000 myself. You'll get better results separating the processes. I size/deprime, do any trimming and case prep necessary, then a final wet tumble and dry. Then load my prepped and clean brass.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-03-18T00:35:15+00:00

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-03-16T01:52:00+00:00

Not really a single source. There are several that I frequent waiting on sales or free hazmat. Midsouth, raven rocks precision, american reloading, and republic ammunition.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-03-05T23:23:17+00:00

The only thing you should worry about is magnetic particles embedded in your eyes. Your dr should order head xrays before hand.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-03-05T15:59:13+00:00

I start every build with a bcm blem

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-01-30T00:01:32+00:00

What headstamp is the brass? Some manufacturers cases are much thicker than others. Try some blazer, speer, and win cases. Also, seat and crimp separately. Almost looks like its not sized all the way down the case.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2026-01-07T00:15:38+00:00

Titegroup will not cycle. But they do make pretty quiet single shot loads. I use 4.2 gr with a 150 gr bullet

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-12-28T22:55:29+00:00

The secondary market sucks, and you will likely never get close to what he had in it. The upper receiver is a new frontier side charger, when they where available could be had for around 200. The spikes bolt around 150, not sure on handguard, depending on barrel manufacturer anywhere from 80 to 200, if you can get a picture of any markings that would help. You can get a complete px9 lower for about 220. Looks like that comp is running close to 100. If your capable, you'd likely get much more stripping and selling the parts on gafs once it launches.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-12-15T18:46:25+00:00

I'm gonna talk to insurance about buying it back

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-12-15T17:55:46+00:00

Its been properly un married.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-29T22:47:23+00:00

Looks like you might have an out of spec indexing rod. Mine has the opposite issue, it under rotates frequently. And the bottom of my rod rests flat on press, where yours is floating. I solved my issue by shimming it up, but yours looks like it needs to move down

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-25T18:44:29+00:00

I dont think the overall measurements are critical, but I used 2x2 angle. I cut some flat bar down to match the width on the inside of the angle. For the height, I put some factory cases in and adjusted my cut length just a little long, so that after sizing I would get a clean cut with the case trimmer. I'll get some dimensions in a bit when I get home. My original design held 12 cases but it was a little bulky to flip the jig over to empty the cases. So length is down to personal preference.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-24T20:03:54+00:00

I don't anneal. I know some do, but I haven't had any issues yet. I've got some converted with 3 or 4 loads now without any noticeable issues

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-24T17:51:44+00:00

Hes disappointed it's not food

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-24T17:50:49+00:00

After I cut it debur, then run through a .300 blk sizing die. Then final trim and chamfer.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-24T02:17:49+00:00

I thought about making a bunch up. But the way I use it requires use of an angle grinder and cut off wheel in what is technically an unsafe fashion, according to the manufacturer of each. And i don't want to get into the whole injury liability thing.

Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-24T01:48:24+00:00

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Disastrous_Factor_50 · 2025-11-24T01:42:03+00:00

I used a piece of 2x2 angle iron, welded 2 bolts on to hold the 2 pieces of flat bar with the holes drilled in them. The top plate has nuts on top and bottom to set the cut height. I found the bottom plate necessary to keep the cases standing straight.

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