This looks like an awesome machine, But I was looking for something that could hold more than one case at a time. I don't want to keep reaching down to feed the annealer. I think I am going to purchase this machine, then make a stainless steel loading/extension plate in my machine shop. The other thing I don't care for, is the free standing torch set up. I like the other machines that have the torch attached right to it, so you don't accidentally knock it out of position, reaching for another case. Looks like an accident waiting to happen. Just some thought I was thinking about, before I purchase. What are your guys thoughts???
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Just my opinion.... and why the EP 2.0 is designed around the KISS method of annealing. Having a hopper doesn't make any flame based annealer faster when it comes to annealing. It is just a hopper you need to fill. If it takes for example 5 seconds to anneal XYZ brass, it stil takes 5 seconds. By the time i swap out parts and fill a hopper, im already into annealing with the EP 2.0 annealer. If you think about it, if you need to pick up the brass, orientate the brass in the right direction, regardless if you're feeding a hopper or single feed fence, you're still feeding the machine. Regardless, when it comes to flame based annealers, it's not like you can just walk away and go mow the yard while the machine is running with an open flame. You still need to watch the process. Also, it's nice to have control of the feeding from time to time just in case you need to make small changes. It takes approx 5 to 6 seconds on average per anneal = only 10min per 100pcs which is a drop in the reloading process bucket. BIG DIFFERENCE between a hopper and a case feeder... if you can make a case feeder where you csn throw handfuls of brass into the machine and the machine does all the work (unlike a hopper), and can adjust from 5.7x28 to 50bmg (very hard) = woule be expensive = then give me a call and we can do business.... Also, we do not mount the torch head for a reason, it is fast and really when going from casing size to different casing size = doesn't need to be mounted when using blue and green tanks. I have had soooooo many people email me after they have used the EP 2.0 annealer for some time saying, "I thought I needed a hopper, and after using the EP 2.0 for some time now, I realize it doesn't matter. Especially when annealing 200pcs or less"....