To shoot my old black powder rifles, I have a bunch of bullet molds. They're mostly made by Lee, and they're cheap and available. However, I recently acquired a rifle that requires a size of bullet that they don't make. Custom mold makers are out there, but they're expensive and have long wait times. I attempt to make my own mold.
This video shows the whole process of making a mold from start to finish. I am not a machinist by trade, only a hobbyist, and I make mistakes. I intend to show the full process, including any mistakes along the way.
00:00 Intro
00:49 Squaring the blank
06:59 Making the cutter
13:09 How to use the cutter
16:49 Prep
19:42 Cutting the recess
25:10 Top plate
29:48 Handles
33:01 Mold complete
35:30 Casting
37:55 Results
39:15 Conclusion