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Cleaning used lube & size dies
Nov 3rd, 2016 at 7:51am
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I have acquired a few old lube and size dies the type used in a Lyman or RCBS lubber/sizer.  They are packed with old lube and I want to clean them. Was thinking about placing them in boiling water and using dish soap. Would like to hear any suggestions from those who have tackled this before.

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Re: Cleaning used lube & size dies
Reply #1 - Nov 3rd, 2016 at 8:48am
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Boiling water works well to get the heavy stuff. Then I use Break cleaner and pipe cleaners for the rest.

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Reply #2 - Nov 3rd, 2016 at 12:45pm
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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Re: Cleaning used lube & size dies
Reply #3 - Nov 3rd, 2016 at 6:07pm
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Make sure you do use the Dish soap. The Wax can separate out in plain water and settle in your drain trap. If you do enough of that you can have problems. The Dish soap will break the wax down. HTH, Regards, FITZ. Smiley
  
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