Hey all
Did we ever put together a single sticky post containing a shopping list of all the items you'll want to assemble to try Powder Coated boolits?
It would be a link list, but I think with the popularity of powder coating on this forum it would serve a lot of people really well to have the info condensed this way.
I'll start, and I can edit this post as we go.
BBDT method (ball bearing dry tumble)
- Crosman airsoft BB's - Black works best, probably want at least 2,000
- Cool Whip container - the type of plastic matters the most although size seems to matter too, don't go too big!
- Tweezers or hemastats
- Non-stick aluminum foil
ESPC gun (electro static powder coat)
- Self-contained gun
- This one from Harbor Freight seems popular here
- Guns needing an air compressor
- Couple good ones reflecting a price range
BOTH METHODS NEED THESE
- Oven
- Standard oven
- If you've got a full size SPARE oven. Don't cook food in it after. Or whatever.
- Convection oven
- List of good ones
- Toaster oven
- List of good ones (I think we have a thread for this part)
- Must be capable of consistent 400 degrees for roughly 20 minutes
- Must have a decently thermometer - here is a popular one
- Powder
- El Cheapo: Harbor Freight (reg price ~$7, sale price usually ~$4. Don't forget to bring coupons!)
- Mid-level:
- list
- More Spendy but really good results & amazing colors:
- a
- b
- c
- Supplies you'll want to consider
- A jig or tray to cook them in the oven
- Home made versions (thread links)
- Caliber specific recommendations (i.e. 1/4" hardware cloth for 223, etc)
- Bullet design recommendations (HP, etc)
- ESPC powder coating safety equipment (particularly a mask & glasses)
- Gas checks for boolits that require them (before or after PC process)
- etc