jwl3715
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Hi all - finally getting off my duff and resurrecting some of my dad's old equipment to try and get started on my reloading journey. I've mounted the RCBS Jr. and Uniflow powder measure. These weren't stored terribly but poorly enough that rust has crept in.
For the press - anyone have suggestions on removal of surface rust on the handle and lubrication/prevention techniques. I also have several shell holders that rusted pretty bad. Would Naval jelly work on these? Otherwise, press is in pretty good shape.
For the powder measure - I'm inclined to call RCBS and see if they'll take a look at it. Dad left powder a little too long in the hopper and it messed up the plastic hopper pretty bad but I understand you can't remove the hopper from the main casting? Other than that, there appears to be surface rust on the drop tubes, measuring screw and measuring cylinder. Not sure if this would effect accuracy but wouldn't want to chance it. Also don't want to use harsh chemicals that might react badly with powder in the future.
Any suggestions?
For the press - anyone have suggestions on removal of surface rust on the handle and lubrication/prevention techniques. I also have several shell holders that rusted pretty bad. Would Naval jelly work on these? Otherwise, press is in pretty good shape.
For the powder measure - I'm inclined to call RCBS and see if they'll take a look at it. Dad left powder a little too long in the hopper and it messed up the plastic hopper pretty bad but I understand you can't remove the hopper from the main casting? Other than that, there appears to be surface rust on the drop tubes, measuring screw and measuring cylinder. Not sure if this would effect accuracy but wouldn't want to chance it. Also don't want to use harsh chemicals that might react badly with powder in the future.
Any suggestions?