paper hulls

[edgarspencer]

When you say it that way, Paul, it does seems fast. Then I checked your math; 25 shells in 4 minutes is a tad over 10 seconds each (6 shells per minute).
I only had a about a dozen wads left. UPS must be backed up with holiday packages, or BP is slower than normal.
Anyway, I loaded the 12, put the overshot cards on and took the tray over to the bench where I have the old roll crimper. Not rushing, my wife said I did the 12 in 2 minutes, 10 seconds. If I didn't stop to admire each one, I could step it up a bit.
My drill press crimper requires opening the vise, inserting a shell, closing the vice, and down with the quill. I can only bear down so much or it will spin the shell in the two half-round jaws of the vice. If I tighten them up, it distorts the previously re-sized base.
The antique roll crimper is hands-down faster. Insert shell, turn handle 4-5 revs while applying inward pressure and that's it. The shell pops out when it's done.

[Paul Harm]

Edgar, my mistake - use to think I could do math a bit better than that - sorry. I use a Sizemaster a friend gave me so I just have to put the shell in and pull down on the handle. But I'm impressed with your speed and how they look. I have 3 old roll crimpers - gonna have to get them out and give em a crank. I had trouble before trying to clamp one down. I finally clamped one to a board and then clamped the board in my vice. I'm kind of fu**** up right now with nerve problems in my legs, but I'll get down in the basement one of these days - let you know.

[John Farrell, Charter Member #33]

Paul, give your legs time to get back into walking condition and let us know how you progress from time to time.

One of the improvements I've made to my roll crimps is - actually there are two - I have rubber stamps with the shot size number to do the overshot cards. And, I found a supplier of 5/8" labels that I run through my computer and print off a sheet of labels with the shot size number on and then put them onto the OSC. It's one of those little extra steps we SxS lovers are known for. Doesn't get more birds, but we look better doing it.

Just today I stamped out some OSC from a Chinese takeout joint that I use for an overshot card. They work as well as the BPI OSC, just a little more handwork to drive the non roll crimping part of society nuts. I love hearing them exclaim how they don't have time to do those little extra jimmy jobs that we enjoy.

[John Farrell, Charter Member #33]

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[Paul Harm]

I bought a stamp set from BPI for shot size. Then a double ink pad - black and red - from Wal Mart. If loading black powder I use the black pad, and nitro the red pad. Now I have the shot size and what powder I'm using at the same time. I don't load a lot of BP, but it sure makes it easier to know what's in the shell. I also think paper wads are great when the shell goes off. Nothing looks better than a roll crimp shell, and better yet when all that confetti blows in the air. Life don't get no better than shooting a SxS with proper shells.

[wayne goerres]

That's a pretty good idea Paul. I am going to have to order a set of punches.

[edgarspencer]

I went to one of the on-line rubber stamp sites, and for $8.95, had this one made.

[wayne goerres]

Its amazeing what can be found on the web.

[charlie cleveland]

you boys sahould be selling shells...bout the best loads and ideas and good lookin shells i ve ever seen...charlie

[edgarspencer]

I trimmed about 100 NPE Chedite paper hulls for 2 1/2". And had a pile of perfectly cut little doughnuts. So, in keeping with the season, I made a mobile out of them. Since taking this picture, it has grown exponentially. It hangs over the breakfast room table. Any more additions and we'll have to duck, or eat on the floor.