Changes to My Powder Coating Process

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Changes to My Powder Coating Process

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I made two changes to my powder coating process.

First, I modified a pair of cheap needle nose pliers. I heated the tips, bent them, and sharpened them. Now it's easy to pick out bullets without disturbing the coating.

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Second, I used a silicone baking mat instead of the teflon-coated aluminum foil. What a difference. Absolutely no sticking whatsoever. The mat you see is the one I used. I can't tell it's ever been used at all.

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Finished product with clear:

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Looks great!
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Good Idea.Thanks. I have some (a, a pair??) of tweezers about 8" long that have worked OK for me, but I think I could get a better grip on the bullet with the modified pliers...
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Re: Changes to My Powder Coating Process

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I've used tweezers but found them to be too flexible and prone to slip. These bite no matter where or how you grab the bullet. Only takes a light touch too.
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