3d Printed Bullet Feeder (Nose Down Collator)
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I used my 3d Printer to make a Bullet Feeder to size my cast bullets. Check out AmmoMike83 on Thingiverse for the design.
My printer is a modified Anet A8 (AM8 Mod) running Ramps 1.6 and Marlin Firmware. OctoPrint with the plug-in OctoLapse was used to create the time lapse videos of the printing.
This bullet collator is a dedicated nose down bullet feeder that feeds my Star Lubrisizer. I cast my own bullets and coat them with Hi-Tek coating. Before they can be loaded, they need to be sized. This collator speeds up the process dramatically.
Of course a more typical version of this collator feeds the bullets base down for progressive reloading machines. The design on Thingiverse gives you that option or the option to feed the bullets nose down.
I have a couple of Mr. Bullet Feeder collators that I use when reloading but I've been waiting for years for them to come out with the nose down conversion. After four years, I gave up waiting and made my own.
I designed my own transport parts using OpenScad but other than that, everything is available on Thingiverse.
Thanks to all the guys on the Cast Boolits forum and of course AmmoMike83 for his design work.
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Bloody brilliant nose down design ... and great execution. Well done.
Cool build!
What would be the minimum requirement (cheapest) 3d printer this could be done on?
salut , as tu une photo du montage electrique ?
Did you use the MR bullet feeder spring tube? Or what spring did u use?
@MarcusBuilt
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I ordered an extension spring from Mr. Bullet Feeder. There are a number of different options for springs including springs that are used for bending pipes. In my case, it was more convenient just to order the spring from MBF.
@scooter0241
6 жыл бұрын
razorfish007 sorry how did you attach the spring to that bracket on the bottom side of the bullet feeder?
@MarcusBuilt
6 жыл бұрын
I designed a part in Openscad that fit the plastic extension piece that came with the spring. This piece had threads so I then screwed the spring into it once I attached it to the collator body. I also added a 6mm set screw so stays firmly in place.
The bullet is powder coated or galvanized with copper ??
@MarcusBuilt
5 жыл бұрын
I use Hi-Tek to coat my bullets. It's a very similar process to Powder Coating except Hi-Tek is a liquid.
Would you ever consider printing to sell?
@MarcusBuilt
6 жыл бұрын
No. I highly recommend the Mr. Bullet Feeder though... I have a couple of them and they are well worth the cost. But, if you have a 3d printer, this is a great project. Go to Thingiverse .com and search for AmmoMike83. The design is free, all you have to do is print it and buy a few electronic components. There's also plenty of help to available on discussion forums. Search for Cast Boolits and join the discussion.
@MarcusBuilt
6 жыл бұрын
Yes... I ordered the replacement motor for the Mr. Bulletfeeder.