EDIT: New Price - $16 shipped for a set of two 50rd 308 blocks. This price is for either poplar or ash. Take your pick.
PM me with your order and I will give you payment info.
Currently I can make 308 blocks. Other calibers might take more time. There also might be a higher price as well. The ash flooring and poplar are the only woods available at this time. Oak and hard maple will be available in the near future.
If paying with Paypal, fees will be added into the price.
Important: When sending payment please include your order and your user name. That way I don't get stuff mixed up.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
I would love to make blocks for all calibers. Although, I only shoot 308. In order to make the other calibers, I will need a deprimed case to properly design the blocks. If you would like to donate one, I would gladly accept! PM me if you are interested! If it isnt possible for me to make the block, I will return the case immediately. Otherwise, I will buy the case from the donor to use for future reference.
Current Product Information:
I am experimenting with waterproofing the blocks. They may or may not be waterproofed in the end. It could end up being an additional fee since it might be time consuming to seal the holes.
I will be offering a 50pc count block as well as a 60pc count block. The 60pc block will be an extra dollar per set of two.
100pc blocks are on the horizon as a couple people have already expressed interest.
I am thinking about using a Flat Rate Priority Mail envelope. The shipping price will be $4.60. That will make a set $16 shipped. I should know soon if I can use these envelopes. Then I can start taking payments.
The idea of drilling a primer pocket hole all the way through came up. I'm currently considering this. It might also be an additional fee for time consumption. Hopefully not.
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this forum and I know this is kind of a bad first post since it looks like I'm just here to try and make some money, but, I plan to contribute to this forum. I post mostly on Snipers Hide.
I'm starting to get into reloading and am currently purchasing all of the equipment. I looked at the price of loading blocks and thought they were kind of expensive. So... I decided to make my own. I assume this has been done before since its fairly easy to do with a drill press.
Here are some pictures:
The cases are 308 Winchester.
The block on the right is poplar, and the block on the left is a left over piece of ash flooring. I just used paste wax for the finish. I plan to waterproof them in the future so they would be easy to clean in the sink. The blocks measure 4" x 7.75" x .75" They hold 50 cases each.
I was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying some of these blocks since I really enjoyed making this set. If made from poplar or other inexpensive wood, I think I would charge like $16 shipped for a set of two like the ones pictured.
I could make some from light colored exotic woods so spilled powder is easily visible. Zebra wood, canary wood, and yellowheart come to mind. Common hardwoods such as maple and oak would be easy as well.
I could also mill a groove in the sides to provide better grip when moving them around the reloading bench.
In addition, custom sizes and case counts would be no problem. Making them for different cartridges would also be no problem.
Let me know what you think!!
Alex Kern
PM me with your order and I will give you payment info.
Currently I can make 308 blocks. Other calibers might take more time. There also might be a higher price as well. The ash flooring and poplar are the only woods available at this time. Oak and hard maple will be available in the near future.
If paying with Paypal, fees will be added into the price.
Important: When sending payment please include your order and your user name. That way I don't get stuff mixed up.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
I would love to make blocks for all calibers. Although, I only shoot 308. In order to make the other calibers, I will need a deprimed case to properly design the blocks. If you would like to donate one, I would gladly accept! PM me if you are interested! If it isnt possible for me to make the block, I will return the case immediately. Otherwise, I will buy the case from the donor to use for future reference.
Current Product Information:
I am experimenting with waterproofing the blocks. They may or may not be waterproofed in the end. It could end up being an additional fee since it might be time consuming to seal the holes.
I will be offering a 50pc count block as well as a 60pc count block. The 60pc block will be an extra dollar per set of two.
100pc blocks are on the horizon as a couple people have already expressed interest.
I am thinking about using a Flat Rate Priority Mail envelope. The shipping price will be $4.60. That will make a set $16 shipped. I should know soon if I can use these envelopes. Then I can start taking payments.
The idea of drilling a primer pocket hole all the way through came up. I'm currently considering this. It might also be an additional fee for time consumption. Hopefully not.
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this forum and I know this is kind of a bad first post since it looks like I'm just here to try and make some money, but, I plan to contribute to this forum. I post mostly on Snipers Hide.
I'm starting to get into reloading and am currently purchasing all of the equipment. I looked at the price of loading blocks and thought they were kind of expensive. So... I decided to make my own. I assume this has been done before since its fairly easy to do with a drill press.
Here are some pictures:
The cases are 308 Winchester.
The block on the right is poplar, and the block on the left is a left over piece of ash flooring. I just used paste wax for the finish. I plan to waterproof them in the future so they would be easy to clean in the sink. The blocks measure 4" x 7.75" x .75" They hold 50 cases each.
I was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying some of these blocks since I really enjoyed making this set. If made from poplar or other inexpensive wood, I think I would charge like $16 shipped for a set of two like the ones pictured.
I could make some from light colored exotic woods so spilled powder is easily visible. Zebra wood, canary wood, and yellowheart come to mind. Common hardwoods such as maple and oak would be easy as well.
I could also mill a groove in the sides to provide better grip when moving them around the reloading bench.
In addition, custom sizes and case counts would be no problem. Making them for different cartridges would also be no problem.
Let me know what you think!!
Alex Kern
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