NOTE: The author is not in any way responsible for any harm anyone could possibly cause upon themselves, anything, or anyone else by doing this process.
Taking a real bullet, removing flammable parts, and reassembling into jewlary peice that can be hung by necklace or attached to an earring
Taking a real bullet, removing flammable parts, and reassembling into jewlary peice that can be hung by necklace or attached to an earring
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NOTE: The author is not in any way responsible for any harm anyone could possibly cause upon themselves, anything, or anyone else by doing this process.
Take any bullet, preferably center fire rifle cartridges are easier because they have a larger surface to grab onto. In this process i use(d) a 5C Collette to grab onto the bullet face. I then used a small channel lock wrench to twist and pull up on the casing. *be sure to not pull all the casing all the way off, or gunpowder will spill all over your work surface* I then placed the half dissembled bullet in a ziploc bag and finished pulling the bullet out of the casing by hand allowing the gunpowder to spill into the bag. *it is advisable that you dispose of the said gunpowder in a responsible manner*
Take any bullet, preferably center fire rifle cartridges are easier because they have a larger surface to grab onto. In this process i use(d) a 5C Collette to grab onto the bullet face. I then used a small channel lock wrench to twist and pull up on the casing. *be sure to not pull all the casing all the way off, or gunpowder will spill all over your work surface* I then placed the half dissembled bullet in a ziploc bag and finished pulling the bullet out of the casing by hand allowing the gunpowder to spill into the bag. *it is advisable that you dispose of the said gunpowder in a responsible manner*
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Instead of "firing" the primer, I removed the bullet much the same way as you have done and then placed one or two empty shells at a time in an electric skillet.
Stand the primer-end right over where the burner is with the primer against the skillet.
I put an empty can over the shell because I was worried about it bouncing around like popcorn.
I turned the skillet on and after only a few seconds, the primer would "cook off."
This leaves the primer intact and nice looking with no dents from a firing pin.
Then I drilled a hole through the shell from side to side. This makes it obvious that it is not fireable.
I put a key-ring through the holes and mounted the slug back in with a tiny bit of superglue.
Covering the whole thing carefully in a coat of clear nail polish or other laquer finish will keep it from tarnishing or getting a petina and will also protect the wearer from let or other harsh elements in the metal.
Great Instructable, tho this step may be iffy by some. as you pointed out. =P