hotwls13 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I am new to my 550 and I have been dumping powder like crazy. I think I have it all fixed (got a proper #3 shell plate and adjusted the plate down tighter), but I won't know til my next reload session. Anyway, I was wondering what is the process of cleaning up or reclaiming all that dumped powder. The only way I found to get it all out of the press was compressed air. Anyway, any tricks or tips would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Reclaiming dropped powder is out. Not worth the effort. I load 9 Major on a 550 and with the case full to the top, it don't take much to spill a little here and there. I keep an aerosol can of "Duster" next to the press. Duster is the stuff used to blow dust and crap off of keyboards. Drop a little powder, just Duster it away. After each loading session I also sweep the loading bench with a little wisk broom as well as clean up any droppings on the floor. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter hornby Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 i just vacuum it all up. however i do use my shop vacuum for this not the house one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 i just vacuum it all up. however i do use my shop vacuum for this not the house one. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Canned air for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have too much junk on my bench to use the vacuum. I use a soft brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooddog Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 +1 on the canned air and a small vac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Canned air user here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Canned air. For big spills...canned air and cursing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 A match? Just kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pruav Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Dustbuster and a small paint brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Air hose and vac. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Same as above, dustbuster & small rounded paintbrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm too nervous to use a vacuum around spilled powder and lost primers. Compressed air for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I've got a small old wet/dry vac that sets next to the workbench. I've adapted it to use a piece of automotive tubing as a hose extension. Good for getting into tight places but can't leave it on long as the restricted air pressure puts a strain on the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Canned air for the press, blowing the powder on to the floor or bench. Workshop vac for the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I liked the comp air but have not run a line to the new shop yet so I have been using a vacuum instead and like it better. The only thing is on the shellplate I need to remove the buttons first or else fish them out of the vac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Map torch. Cleans it up FAST. Seth (j/k) Edited February 27, 2009 by Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasOPM Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I usually use lung power to blow it off the press and then off the back of the bench. One of these days I going to have to clean behind the bench.... which makes me a little nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotwls13 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 ^^^^^ I tried that way. It works pretty good. The canned air though is easier. As for cleaning behind the bench, just use a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Heck With the way things are going...Im gonna suck it all up and load it Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 ^^^^^I tried that way. It works pretty good. Until you spit all over your press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Canned air and a vac every once in a while. A buddy has a little air compressor he got at harbor freight. I probably have paid for it twice in $5 cans of air. Only in America can someone get us to buy air and water. Reclaimed powder? Might as well throw some black pepper in there too since thats what the effect of mixing different powders, dirt, lint and everything else on your bench is gonna have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Reclaimed powder? Might as well throw some black pepper in there too since thats what the effect of mixing different powders, dirt, lint and everything else on your bench is gonna have. Hmmm.... I wonder how that would go in chili? Black pepper, red pepper, chili powder, gun powder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf219 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 To everyone who uses a vacum cleaner wether it be a shop vac or household, you guys have obviously never seen someone do the flaming chicken dance. Thats what happens when the powder ignites from the electric motor inside the the vacum. Youll see this dance occasionally at indoor ranges with inexperienced cleaning personel. Its rather comical to see a shop vac pop the head off of the unit, at the same time give set the operator on fire like lint from the dryer! +1 on sweeping up powder droppings and using an air compressor to blow off the press. I have to say I havent seen the flaming chicken dance in quite some time, Ill have to look on you tube I think I might be able to dig up a video. H! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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