Oasis Lead Shot Maker - Success!!

[@petehobbs6144]

My son has just joined the local sporting clay team. Thanks for the vid. Very informative and I really enjoy your presentation demeanor.

[@arizadam12]

Thank you Pete, I appreciate the kudos!! Good luck to you and your son for many fun clay shoots; and of course plenty of Lead Shot making!

[@noahcline100]

Excellent video, thank you for posting this, I have to try this. 👌

[@arizadam12]

Thank you, Noah! best luck for success to you!

[@michaelmakesitwork7820]

You were using 1lb ingots you started at 7lbs then added 2lbs in the process so you got a good yield looked like 1.5-2lbs left in the kettle. Good vid thanks for sharing

[@arizadam12]

michael makes it work yes sir that was my mistake in the video lol; whoops 😬

[@williampereira1030]

Hello Mr Adam, my son is in trapshooting and I decided to make Shot to cut the cost. I have my system I’m trying to get it going but I’m having an issue. My pump is not circulating well and it’s creating a lot of foam. What is your best suggestion? I heard on your video you did a aquaponics pump. I am trying and searching on the Internet to look for the same pump. But no luck. When you can pease let me know. Thank you!

[@barndweller4573]

Great video, thank you. I am thinking about it, just getting into shotgun reloading and wow the shot price is crazy! I have a extra RCBS lead pot and I may use it to pre melt the lead and let it flow into the shot maker. I know every time you put in a cold ingot it cools entire pool and could stop the flow. This is a great idea!

[@gsmithy7995]

2021 everyone is melting this shit down 😂

[@williampereira1030]

Hello Mr Adam, my son is in trapshooting and I decided to make Shot to cut the cost. I have my system I’m trying to get it going but I’m having an issue. My pump is not circulating well and it’s creating a lot of foam. What is your best suggestion? I heard on your video you did a aquaponics pump. I am trying and searching on the Internet to look for the same pump. But no luck. When you can pease let me know. Thank you!

[@arizadam12]

HI William, congratulations on the decision to get a shot maker, and to help your son shoot more by reducing ammunition costs!! What you describe about foam in the coolant (fabric softener) was something I experienced also. I diluted my liquid by adding a small percentage of water; 10% by volume to start. So if your coolant tank consists of 5 Gallons of softener, try adding 1/2 gallon of water to dilute the mixture - You may have better results. As far as the aquaponics pump, this is just any ordinary aquarium pump; I believe the one I showed was a 15gallon/hour pump, pretty small but does the job. You should be able to find this at any local pet store that sells fish aquarium equipment -- or perhaps the easier route is to shop Amazon/Online for an aquarium pump of the same volume/hr. :) Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions.

[@jjs811]

That’s really cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@twintwo1429]

Great job BOB!!!

[@arizadam12]

Thanks, The name's Adam :) haha

[@Thorsaxe777]

You hit the nail on the head when you stated "Screw paying Two buck a pound for this crap" I have bought the Magma engineering D&R shot maker. It has a heat control unit built into it so you can adjust your heat setting. I like the bilge pump idea to recirculate your coolant, that's pretty smart. I will probably set up my rig the same way. as of now I still have to get al the stuff, the shot collection tank and coolant overflow tank and a necessary height stand for the unit to set on. I plan on making shot for trap shooting and I'm new to shotgun sports, I need a shot maker to save money so I can practice enough to get proficient. The price of shot is outrageous. and for what,, Lead B.B's? anyway good video dude. Dave.

[@arizadam12]

Thor's Axe Dave, thank you so much for the comment. I’m sorry I missed it coming in 3 weeks ago!! I’m honored to have gained your attention; I’ve enjoyed your videos and community contributions. So yes, it’s horrible paying so much for lead BBs, lol, on principle I spent $500+ to make my own to save $2/pound; but considering I shoot a box of shells (25oz) per shooting day; I’m hoping I live long enough to shoot $500 worth ROFL. I then started out searching for lead sources (Tire shops). Of course I kept stuffing 1lb ingots into the ladle, then later was shocked to find 7 lbs of shot; lol production fail! :)

[@Thorsaxe777]

I have made about 250 pounds so far of #8 and I'll be good for a while.. hehehe.. I do like the capability of shotmaking at home because it does save you big time over buying it. These machines would be used best as for a group of people who get together and make their shot for shooting sports. Maybe even a gun club if people wouldn't fight over it. or someone keeps it a secret and carts it away, that has happened to our gun club where assets of the club have been found in peoples garages and nobody knew about it. a couple of guys get the power to buy it and sneak it off someplace like the cub never had it. Enough about that. I shoot twice a week if I can and this is definitely a boon to my reloading assets. well, thank's for watching dude. Dave.

[@arizadam12]

250 lbs? You beast! By the time you need to do it again, you'll need to re-watch videos to remember your process lol

[@bartolomeoizzo4208]

Hello, congratulations, beautiful work, I am writing to you from Italy, I wanted to ask you what components I should use to copper the domestic casting nose cones, thanks

[@backyardinventor9580]

Hi Adam, just talking to Thor’s Axe about this the other day. At the start of your video you raised your coolant bucket and I was just wondering if you left it lower if it would help, it’s not a shot tower but may help. If you tried it I’d like to see the results and by the way good video.

[@احمدالمغترببلاوطن]

Thank you, brother Adam. We are from the Arab countries. I want a video from you like this explaining each step, translated into Arabic, so that we can understand. What is this material in the basin to pour lead into? Greetings to you.

[@droberts6579]

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[@nagazinafireworks7594]

Thanks for sharing brother great video.

[@arizadam12]

You bet, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tompalmer334]

Impressed now to make me one of these

[@arizadam12]

Good luck, not impossible, but I found the Oasis Lead Shot maker well made and quite cost effective.

[@woodsman2433]

You could do with wireing in a Pid temp controller to keep your lead at 650 degrees good vid mate

[@arizadam12]

Thank you, Woodsman; yes, that project is next. The PIDs look quite simple to construct; I just need to acquire all the compatible parts; and get going with that! :)

[@woodsman2433]

Look at Johnys Reloading bench his video on wiring up a PID inspired me Good Luck and keep the vids coming Woodsman

[@arizadam12]

Yes, I've seen his video - it's great and quite detailed! I started to collect a parts list from his links in the video description, but I found some of the links are no longer valid or the parts have gone out of stock. :( I have to put some work into locating accurate replacements parts available for sale before I can proceed. Hopefully I wont take forever with that scavenger hunt lol

[@ashrafyacuob3317]

Nice work.. l would like make one.. what is the size of nozzel hole you use

[@woodsman2433]

@@ashrafyacuob3317 What size shot required determines the dripper hole size. For example #6 shot requires a 0.8mm hole, #10 requires a 0.35mm hole

[@hunting.pointofficial]

How these metal exit in the form of bbs ?? You give heat at the exiting of this metal to chane in bbs

[@SM-cg2dc]

What size is the holes in your drippers? Why the fabric softener coolant?

[@Ojitos8890]

Wow 🤩

[@hunting.pointofficial]

Which liquid you use for cooling?

[@dalesteinecke949]

That is awesome

[@arizadam12]

Thanks Dale!

[@intercepter01]

Hey. great vid. I am thinking of getting one of these. want to know how it shot and if you think its worth it. Might even build one rather then buy one. What do you think?

[@arizadam12]

Thanks for your reply, I'm sorry for the delayed response -- I've been moving to a new home! :) I love the idea of building one, you'll want to click below on Woodsman243's channel and check out his home-made shot maker with PID controllers. Pretty cool, and he's made all the mistake in making one. I decided for the cost it was just as reasonable to start with someone else's base model (found for under $400) and go from there. Does the shot shoot fine? Heck yes! Best of luck to you!

[@nedimaydn4798]

Hello, what is the name and brand of the coolant in which the birds fall?

[@عالمالبروالصيد]

What is the liquid substance used, can you explain simple?

[@ArizonaAdam]

Great job!

[@arizadam12]

Thanks Adam, lol, I'm in Arizona too; and my name is Adam :)

[@ranjanranjan-hv5wx]

what is the ramp angle and drippers hole size for #7.5 shot size pls.

[@scardenas9512]

The ingots have bismuth, were do you buy the ingots?

[@sebastienleverrier8200]

Salut dis-moi où peut-on trouver le même matériel que tu as pour fabriquer des plombs

[@danthomas7180]

Why do you need softener for coolant? Great vid man I just built on hope it works..

[@arizadam12]

Dan Thomas the softener has the thickness and cooling properties of oil; without being flammable at the 600-800 degree temperature range that molten lead reaches

[@arizadam12]

Dan Thomas the fabric softener mixture has the thickness and cooling properties of oil, but without the flammable tendencies. And it washes out cleaner too!

[@danthomas7180]

@@arizadam12 thanks bud

[@goldwp2]

I like the video, I would run all the drippers it will keep the temperature down.

[@arizadam12]

Yup, Tim that's next! I ran with 5 double-drippers in, but had a problem with my spray on graphite / lots of lead sticking going on. Woodsman243 answered a question of mine, and I've obtained some copper grease to help alleviate that problem. I haven't had a chance to run again since though!

[@mattefinnish8411]

I wonder if it isn't cheaper to just buy shot. Have you crunched the numbers?

[@takingu2skoo462]

Now what you think about his invention

[@Beowulfsurvival]

Awesome setup, so how many pounds per hour do you think this could produce man.

[@arizadam12]

Hi Jim, I haven't yet tried to see how fast I can produce the shot, but the only thing holding me back would be how fast the element can melt the lead. I've seen guys pre-heat the lead and then run that through the ladle, but honestly the real restriction is how fast you can get the lead through the drippers. I'd guesstimate that 20 lbs per hours is probably doable. You know us reloaders have no concept of time well spent though lol

[@mariano8915]

Hola amigo soy de argentina y estoy en lo mismo que tu queria saber de que material es donde se funde el plomo y a que temperatura constante esta el plomo.... gracias por el vídeo

[@arizadam12]

Lead typically melts well at 600-700 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course if your lead isn't completely pure; meaning it has other elements in it; you could be affected adversely. For instance, make sure you don't have any mystery metals; like Zinc within your melting material. Good Luck, Mariano.

[@rwongspilleng9447]

What coolant do you use? Can i use fresh water or not? Thanks in advance i loved your video by the way.

[@arizadam12]

I use Downey fabric softener; you could use water, but you really want to have something less likely to cause a steam explosion from having molten (700 degree) metal so close to it. The oily nature of fabric softer isn't going to have as low a boiling/steam point as straight water. Plus it has a pleasant smell when you're handling the finished product, and it rinses off clean, as opposed to something more oily which would need detergents to wash off. I hope that's helpful information for you.

[@ocean374]

Awesome I’m thinking in doing the same is there any way for pictures on your setup and how is it working so far

[@arizadam12]

I'd love to accomodate you, Ocean, but I recently have moved into a new home, and have scattered my setup from it's original location haha. My videos were lengthy on the process and should explain well how the oasis lead shot maker is setup. Please check the rest of my videos for that. Good luck, partner!

[@ocean374]

Great thanks

[@johnwalters7415]

What are the pots made of ?

[@mind444]

Have you got a number of the cost to set up the process and how much you saved in $ to make your own shot??

[@arizadam12]

Sorry, no. I can’t say that I have. But I’m sure after $500+ spent vs $80-$90/25lb bag of shot; you can figure out just how soon you can break even with setup costs.

[@denishunterbelaruss]

огонь тема +1000

[@davidemery1773]

What graphite paint did you use on the dripper ramp?

[@arizadam12]

David Emery I bought a spray on graphite paint I secured at Home Depot. Just whatever manufacturer version that had near the fencing construction/Lumber section.

[@عبدالملكالسحيم-د3ز]

Reaily nice jop , i want to ask you about dawny solution tempreture ? It is important ? If it is how much ?

[@arizadam12]

عبدالملك السحيم Hello! As long as the coolant temp stays below 120 degrees Fahrenheit you should have great results.

[@عبدالملكالسحيم-د3ز]

Thank you so much for the golden information 🌷🌷

[@ronduck2812]

Nice 👍

[@arizadam12]

Thanks ✌

[@woodsman2433]

Try and get your ramp closer to the coolant

[@arizadam12]

Woodsman243 I’m about 1/4” from the lip of the ladle to the coolant; should it be nearly in the coolant?

[@singleshot2218]

Why the fabric softener?

[@stevenleades]

CHanges the viscosity and fall rate of shot and smells better than diesel

[@zanpekosak2383]

Cool!

[@arizadam12]

AirsoftSlo thanks!!

[@jeanbecquet2170]

Bonjours. Votre matérielle vous l’avais acheté ou (l’adresse)

[@saltcreekammo]

Wouldn't this work better if it was somehow safely suspended and the shot dropped free to form perfect spheres?-- like a shot tower.

[@Mr123trade]

Shot is 4-5$ a Lb here in Australia!!

[@arizadam12]

Rustler223 dang that’s terrible!! Cost prohibitive!! Here in the U.S. it’s not that bad yet! Thank goodness

[@sebastiengauthier2785]

Where did you buy the kit thanks 👍

[@arizadam12]

Hi Sebastian. I got my lead dripper from Oasis Leadshot Maker. www.oasisleadshotmaker.com/

[@walidthhunter1271]

What is the material used for cooling?

[@arizadam12]

Review the prior comments. I’ve answered this question multiple times

[@sniperiraqy1272]

What is the name of the liquid used?

[@arizadam12]

It’s called Fabric Softener. 😆

[@mohammedalzubaidy5337]

Dear ... What is the liquid in which the shot is cooled

[@arizadam12]

Mohammed Al zubaidy I use a mix of laundry fabric softener & water. 80% fabric softener or more.

[@mohammedalzubaidy5337]

Adam Dasuqi thank you very much

[@فارسم-ظ3ي]

I want the same, where can I find it?

[@droberts6579]

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[@clks1165]

Do you use pure lead?

[@arizadam12]

Hi Clks, I think depending on your application, either might work. I have lead of various hardness, but this was pure soft lead in the video.

[@Slimjim011]

How do you make the nozzle.

[@arizadam12]

I didn’t ; the device is made by Oasis Shot Maker. If you’re talking about the drippers, they seem to be bolts drilled out, and then drilled again at the bolt heads

[@Slimjim011]

@@arizadam12 I was thank you

[@johnwalters7415]

What size hole do you have?

[@arizadam12]

John Walters hi there: I’m not exactly sure of the actual hole size - but it’s a 7.5 shot size dripper!

[@tires2burn]

How does 4 lbs of lead turn into 7 lbs of shot. It doesn't add up.

[@arizadam12]

tires2burn lol that’s exactly what I thought! You’ll see in earlier part of the lead bar remelting I inaccurately said I was putting in 1/2 lb bars, but they were actually 1 lb’ers lol. That’s how I created 7lbs out of 4! Haha sorry for the confusion.

[@tires2burn]

Good job. Thanks for the clarification. I was loosing sleep. Ha.

[@ابوأسامهابواسامه-ز7ض]

How appropriate temperature?

[@arizadam12]

ابو أسامه ابو اسامه 650-750 degrees

[@ابوأسامهابواسامه-ز7ض]

Thank you 🌷

[@ابوأسامهابواسامه-ز7ض]

@@arizadam12 What is the correct way for the best results I am using size 018 020 I want a full explanation

[@maclar6804]

make shipments to Mexico???

[@arizadam12]

Larios Larios sorry, no I do not. I make my own shot for competitive shooting here in AZ

[@goldwp2]

Save your money and buy one you can't beat the price.

[@charlessmith7649]

? Three hundred dollars and I still have to grafite it no thanks

[@الصيادالعراقي-و9ك]

How are you I admire your work How do I get this machine im froom Iraq? Please reply to my message. Thank you

[@cmontuori12865]

Unless you're getting the lead for free. It's not worth it. Factor in the cost of materials, and hours you're putting into this.

[@jaynardone6215]

You should be wearing eye protection and thick gloves, molten metal burns are no fun!

[@arizadam12]

Thanks Jay. Enjoy your day.

[@robinsimmons3983]

4lbs of ingots will only give 4lbs of shot.