Induction Annealing Thread

[Carlos Hathcock]

Not sure how many serious reloaded there are on here but decided to post this up. Been annealing my brass not long after I started reloading (a little over 2 years now).

For those who don't want to spend some serious money on a "professional" annealing setup, many default to the drill / socket / torch method. Very inexpensive but time consuming and ultimately inconsistent.

Found a video on you tube of a guy who made a simple setup for around $250 material cost. Consists of a hand induction heater, 12V power supply, and a simple timer. I bought them on ScamAzon for just around $230.00.

Relay timer came in so I used exactly the case for the timer the video poster used an old plastic bullet box. Done in under 5 minutes. Once the induction heater and power supply comes in I'll make the wiring connections and away I go.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Power supply came in unexpectedly. Took me maybe 15 minutes to wire it up. Programmed and tested. Now just waiting for heater.

 

[squib]

Q: Do you think induction annealing is superior to flame annealing?

I use the Annealeez myself. I'm lazy and prefer automated case prep work.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

I don’t think its as much about better or worse but cost and time efficiency. I suppose of I look at it from a "scientific" perspective induction gives you heat applied evenly for an exact period of time. When I look at flame annealers I see a rotating case in a heat source applied from one side. While this is not the fastest least labor intensive option, it's a step up from my current routine.

 

[squib]

I seem to get good results using tempilaq with my Annealeez.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Power cord coming in. Annealer still touring the mid west with FedEx but got as close as Ohio.