Reloading idea - Dry brass with a dehydrator

jim7711 · Aug 4, 2012

I'm sure lots of other people have thought of this, but thought I would share it anyway. After I size my brass I wash and let it dry. I decided to try my dehydrator for drying. Looks like it should work well.

I layered my brass by how many times fired and brand on the different racks and labeled them.

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OKCHunter · Aug 4, 2012

How long does it take? I use a drying rack in the laundry dryer. I put a towel on the rack, spread out the brass and let the dryer run for 20 minutes or so.

jim7711 · Aug 4, 2012

OKCHunter said:
How long does it take? I use a drying rack in the laundry dryer. I put a towel on the rack, spread out the brass and let the dryer run for 20 minutes or so.

Thats a good idea.

I dont know how long it takes. I'm setting it on 135 degrees and just let it run for a couple hours. I haven't checked them to see if they are dry before that.

dennishoddy · Aug 4, 2012

Good Idea.
In this heat, I just put it out in the shop.

dlbleak · Aug 5, 2012

mmmmm,brass jerky. really though, seems like a good idea.

Johnny · Aug 7, 2012

Pre-re-post

Johnny · Aug 7, 2012

You can also blow it off with an airhose then lay it out on a towel and use a heat gun. Roll the brass around with your hand as you are drying it. As long as you can still roll it around with your hands it is not getting to hot. It is a quick way if you are in a hurry. Good idea Jim. Never heard of that one.

aeropb · Aug 11, 2012

Or just leave it in the sun

gaseous maximus · Aug 18, 2012

It looks like a good idea. I usually use some old aluminum spaghetti strainers I,ve accumulated, Let them set out side in the heat and wind, and shake them occasionally.

criticalbass · Aug 18, 2012

Posted this once, but it went when the site went down. I wouldn't use the dehydrator for food. Even a little lead is too much when it comes to eating. CB

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