Stainless steel pins?

[Dentite]

On the subject of pins being magnetic, my personal technique isn't aided by magnetic pins. I use a rotary media separator and the pins fall out of the rotary basket inside the separator. No need for magnetism. I think mine are actually magnetic, but I've never used a magnet for any brass cleaning procedures.

 

[jmorris]

I use the separator as well, generally with enough water in it that the bottom of the basket is submerged so it's a final rinse as well.

Sooner or later a few will get away from you and unless you have the hands of a 4 year old a magnet helps pick them up.

 

[AV8TOR]

When not in use are you guys storing your pins wet in water or do you allow them to dry?

 

[.452]

Mine are stored dry, just placed into an open container until they air dry, then baggies a few days later- if I remember.

Those rotary separators look nice, I don't have one.

 

[X-Ring]

When not in use are you guys storing your pins wet in water or do you allow them to dry?

I store them in the tumbler with whatever small amount of water that was on them. They never dry out with the lid on.

 

[jgh4445]

x1^^

 

[konertjm]

Dawn will strip ALL oils as well as dirt from the brass. You will have to lube in order to resize and bell without friction.

If you use a cash wash and wax (I use Armor All Wash and Wax with Carnuba), it not only cleans, it leaves a microscopic coating of wax. This makes the inside and outside of the case slightly more lubricated. Makes sizing and belling much easier, especially on a progressive.

Plus, as mentioned earlier, they retain their shine for a long time.

I also subscribe to the 80% rule. 80% brass to pins, fill with water, add cleaner and Lemi Shine to your specs.