I found myself in need of a hardness tester so I made one that uses the Brinell principle directly, based on a modified loading press. A cheap digital microscope is used to make the critical measurements.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efNHQd0uXnw
perry
Lead hardness testing
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Lead hardness testing
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Re: Lead hardness testing
Nicely done. I didn't even fall asleep!
Griff,
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!