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Star Reloaders / Re: Star-made shell plates
« on: July 01, 2018, 10:27:29 am »
Not to worry, I have plenty of tool heads, both reconditioned and new, so I don't think I will need to cast and machine any new ones. However, I do have Star's jigs and fixtures for machining them.
I believe the molds for the tool heads and crank shaft bearings were sent to a foundry in Tijuana which had a sales office in San Diego. I got in contact with the company and they did locate the pattern (mold) for the crankshaft bearing, but have not found the pattern for the tool head yet. Although I'd like to have it, I can't see needing it anytime soon. I have lots of tool heads new and old, and it's more cost effective to recondition a used tool head than cast and machine a new one.
Best Regards,
Bruce Williams
I believe the molds for the tool heads and crank shaft bearings were sent to a foundry in Tijuana which had a sales office in San Diego. I got in contact with the company and they did locate the pattern (mold) for the crankshaft bearing, but have not found the pattern for the tool head yet. Although I'd like to have it, I can't see needing it anytime soon. I have lots of tool heads new and old, and it's more cost effective to recondition a used tool head than cast and machine a new one.
Best Regards,
Bruce Williams