So my case lube of choice is the RCBS case slick, but I am nearly out, and can't find any around locally. So I'd like to make my own. I've heard its lanolin and alcohol. Is this true? And does anyone know what ratio the mix is? Or any suggestions that would be similar, I really like the spray case lube. Thanks
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"I've heard its lanolin and alcohol. Is this true? And does anyone know what ratio the mix is?"
It's true and the ratio isn't critical. Lanolin is the lube and it's thick. All the alcohol does is thin the lube enough you can spray it.
It's true and the ratio isn't critical. Lanolin is the lube and it's thick. All the alcohol does is thin the lube enough you can spray it.
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Iso Heat is the isopropyl alcohol. Available at auto parts stores and gas stations in the red bottle. The lanolin is refined liquid lanolin available at health food stores. Used for making ones own makeup. I use a 10 to 1 mix. to thin the lanolin. You will have to shake it each time you use it until it mixes thoroughly.
What is Iso heat? Not familiar with that
Texas? I'm not surprised your not familiar with it. Heat (Yellow Can) is methyl alcohol. It's been around since the 50's and is used as a gas line antifreeze. When gas started to be mixed with ethanol some of the engine components couldn't handle the methanol, In particular carborator floats. The methanol would dissolve them. They then went to Iso Heat. Is uses isopropyl alcohol. much milder. With the amount of ethanol they are putting in gas now I don't believe in it or use it.
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If you want a spray lube, castor oil and 91% rubbing alcohol will work -- but I haven't worked out the ratio yet. (1:4?) Castor oil dissolves a lot easier than lanolin and it's cheaper and easier to find. I mixed up some 1:7 but it's so thin I don't trust it 
I just need to lube and size some 9mm to give it a try before I use it on rifle brass...
If it doesn't absolutely have to be a spray lube, use Kiwi brand Mink Oil boot dressing and apply it very sparingly with your fingers.
I just need to lube and size some 9mm to give it a try before I use it on rifle brass...If it doesn't absolutely have to be a spray lube, use Kiwi brand Mink Oil boot dressing and apply it very sparingly with your fingers.
Thanks, if I can score some lanolin I'll get some Iso heat.
I'm sure that works, but I'm kinda lazy, real easy to spray a 100 cases in a few seconds.If you want a spray lube, castor oil and 91% rubbing alcohol will work -- but I haven't worked out the ratio yet. (1:4?) Castor oil dissolves a lot easier than lanolin and it's cheaper and easier to find. I mixed up some 1:7 but it's so thin I don't trust it
If it doesn't absolutely have to be a spray lube, use Kiwi brand Mink Oil boot dressing and apply it very sparingly with your fingers.
ISO Heet is available in two flavors, red and yellow. The red is isopropyl alcohol. Available at the auto parts stores although it might be hard to find in Texas, or at least south Texas. Wally World carries it in TN, but again, maybe not in Texas.
91% isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol) available at drug stores will work but not as well as 99% isopropyl. Sometimes you can find 99% isopropyl alcohol at drug stores but you usually have to ask for it.
80% isopropyl alcohol (also know as rubbing alcohol) has too much water in it to work for case lubricant.
91% isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol) available at drug stores will work but not as well as 99% isopropyl. Sometimes you can find 99% isopropyl alcohol at drug stores but you usually have to ask for it.
80% isopropyl alcohol (also know as rubbing alcohol) has too much water in it to work for case lubricant.
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Very easy to find, WalMart carries it in the baby dept for nursing mothers.
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Not time consuming or hard to do. Put some on your fingers, you do have to pick up the cases anyway to size them.
nambu1
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I ordered the lanolin on line and buy the 91% alcohol at Walmart. Mix I use is 6 parts alcohol 1 part lanolin. Shake well before each use, lanolin sinks to the bottom of spray bottle.
jstein650
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Lanisoh (or generic equivalent) is a breast cream for nursing moms. Pretty common in any good pharmacy or drugstore.
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I'm a pharmacist, and a dad...Home made case lube:
I have used this for years on 22-250 and .223. Works great.
Step One -Gather contents -
Liquid Lanolin (100% pure was $7.00 at the local health food store)
Isopropyl Alcohol (at minimum 91% $1.19 at the local drug store - 99% is best couldn't find it)
If you go to an Auto Store ISO HEET is 99% Isopropyl
New or Clean spray bottle (from the "Dollar" store) has ratio markings and ounce markings so it helps
Step Two
Warm the Lanolin in warm tap water (110 to 120 degrees F - NO OPEN FLAMES!)
Do the same for the IPA, this will help in the mixing process.
Step Three
Pour 2 (two) ounces of the warmed Lanolin into the spray bottle
Step Four
Pour 16 (sixteen) ounces of the warmed IPA into the spray bottle giving you an 1:8 ratio
This seem to be the ratio that best mimics Dillon Spray Lube (add more IPA if you feel it is too thick in your dies)
Step Five
Shake until contents becomes homogenized and label the bottle accordingly (so you don't confuse it with CLP or something)
Then proceed to lube cases as needed. I left some room in case I needed to adjust the ratio depending on the dies and how finicky they may be. This Ratio seems to work fine for me.
Let cases dry for 15 minutes before sizing begins
I have used this for years on 22-250 and .223. Works great.
Step One -Gather contents -
Liquid Lanolin (100% pure was $7.00 at the local health food store)
Isopropyl Alcohol (at minimum 91% $1.19 at the local drug store - 99% is best couldn't find it)
If you go to an Auto Store ISO HEET is 99% Isopropyl
New or Clean spray bottle (from the "Dollar" store) has ratio markings and ounce markings so it helps
Step Two
Warm the Lanolin in warm tap water (110 to 120 degrees F - NO OPEN FLAMES!)
Do the same for the IPA, this will help in the mixing process.
Step Three
Pour 2 (two) ounces of the warmed Lanolin into the spray bottle
Step Four
Pour 16 (sixteen) ounces of the warmed IPA into the spray bottle giving you an 1:8 ratio
This seem to be the ratio that best mimics Dillon Spray Lube (add more IPA if you feel it is too thick in your dies)
Step Five
Shake until contents becomes homogenized and label the bottle accordingly (so you don't confuse it with CLP or something)
Then proceed to lube cases as needed. I left some room in case I needed to adjust the ratio depending on the dies and how finicky they may be. This Ratio seems to work fine for me.
Let cases dry for 15 minutes before sizing begins
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Atsko Sno-Seal original beeswax about $7.00 and will last a very long time.
In my area, I found pure lanolin at the local Earth Fare grocery store. Earth Fare is an health/organic foods grocery store. Maybe something similar in Texas.
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