A restoration project -- not COX related

LooksGreat to me! Did you use anything special other than fine steel wool and elbow grease? They both look like new.

Good restore on a quality made product, @andrew. Tells me of the high level of work that you do also on engines and aircraft repairs, too.

Marleysky wrote:........Did you use anything special other than fine steel wool and elbow grease? They both look like new.

Quite sometime ago, I built an electrolysis tank for rust removal -- it's particularly good for removing rust from complex parts and from pitted metal. After disassembly, the press frame and large parts got a good cooking. Then, like Bob, it was steel wool, toothbrushes, brass brushes, fine sandpaper, and a fine wire wheel on a mandrel. The electrolysis took the press down to white metal; the powder measure body was just well cleaned. I reblued what was needed, repainted the press and reassembled.

Haven't done electrolysis, but on a heavily rusted object, soaked a badly rusted steel motorcycle package rack in diluted muriatic acid (diluted hydrochloric acid used to balance swimming pool water pH and plumbing use). Worked like a charm, but would never try on aluminum or magnesium, too strong and reactive. It also etches the steel, so one can overdo it.

Nice job Andrew…. Finish looks perfect… I bet your friend was happy!! … I spent many hours with dad in his shop reloading shells…Don’t remember the rifle’s brand but the shotgun’s was Mec…. We could get about three rounds from them before the crimped ends stated getting weak…

GallopingGhostler wrote:.......Worked like a charm, but would never try on aluminum or magnesium, too strong and reactive. It also etches the steel, so one can overdo it......

The electrolysis will remove paint, but is pretty gentle on steel. However, you do need to keep an eye on it.

rdw777 wrote:..… I spent many hours with dad in his shop reloading shells…Don’t remember the rifle’s brand but the shotgun’s was Mec…. We could get about three rounds from them before the crimped ends stated getting weak…

I've also put a lot of rounds through a MEC -- I had my best reloads using Winchester hulls, but even they would fatigue after time. My father passed away 46 years ago -- growing up, we worked together everyday and I miss that. Most of what I know, outside of academics, I learned from him.

A great job well done! Reloading had intrigued me many years ago, but never got into it as I had enough hobbies on teh go and did not need another. Good thing too as I now mainly shoot .22. The color is pretty darn close as well.

Nice job on the reloader Andrew sounds like a lot of work but Looks great ! I have a vintage Hornady shotgun shell reloader That i can't find a pic of it in the shop has been for a while .. i really need to clean it want take much i think and store it or sell it LOL