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Star Reloaders / Re: column shaft and floorbase separation/reattachment

« on: March 21, 2011, 12:57:43 pm »

WHY! would you want to swap the Column Shaft... ... ...

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Star Reloaders / LOST NUT (FOUND)

« on: March 19, 2011, 03:56:59 pm »

Hey rbwillnj
Found the lost/hidden #80 Column Shaft Nut
JUST where I put it........
Knew I'd find it When I wasn't looking for it........

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Star Reloaders / SHELLPLATE PROBLEM

« on: March 17, 2011, 09:44:26 pm »

I have a shellplate marked .38 Sup, from the interchangeability list this plate should work for 40 S&W / 10mm...
The plate I have is Tight on the cases (10mm) Some of the cuts on the plate are tighter than the others............

Could this post on another Posting be the cause
The Update was taken from his Post (dbltapster)
Case kicker problem by  dbltapster

Update:  After manually checking that the brass was ejecting without snags, I adjusted the cam plate approx. 1/4 inch below the die plate.  That seems to have done the trick.  I have cycled brass through the shell plate both manually and with the indexer, and the kicker is functioning well in both modes.  Thanks Art.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Plate Thrust Nut

« on: March 15, 2011, 04:25:15 pm »

I think I found the problem/'s, some of the shellplate shell cuts were pretty tight..Next I discovered that the #68U - Shell Floor Base Plug (Universal) wasn't level with the #12U - Steel Floor Base (Universal)
so, I'll have to address that situation later.........sigh.....

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Star Reloaders / Re: ID Star accessory on fleabay

« on: March 15, 2011, 04:17:57 pm »

I received a Phelps from my mentor, it had one of those Indexers as shone on f-bay....
Anybody have instructions/pictures of it....
He thought he purchased all that at Camp Perry.....

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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Plate Thrust Nut

« on: March 14, 2011, 08:43:14 pm »

Thanks NYK
Thought so, I'll re-adjust....

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Star Reloaders / Shell Plate Thrust Nut

« on: March 14, 2011, 08:20:28 pm »

Does a Thrust nut that is adjusted down to Tight keep the shells from exiting using the Case Kicker

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Star Reloaders / Re: new to star

« on: March 14, 2011, 06:00:55 pm »

You have to Index the Shell Plate by Hand, UNLESS, you got a Indexer with
the equipment

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer Problems

« on: March 13, 2011, 08:11:24 pm »

1960
I've used Winchester primer when I started Loading for the Police Pistol Team, back in the 60's..
Never had a problem.....

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Star Reloaders / Re: STAR HEAD PROBLEM

« on: March 13, 2011, 02:23:25 pm »

Thanks to fc60 for suggestions for fixing the problem...........
I came up with a solution.....Not going to say, was not to the professional standards you Master machinists would do......
BUT, it did work, and it worked up & down smoothly without any play..........

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Star Reloaders / Re: STAR HEAD PROBLEM

« on: March 11, 2011, 12:44:50 pm »

fc60
It's a Star Machine & a Star Head.......
I tried another Star head and it works perfectly....
All the heads I've seen Don't have that oil groove.....
I took the KEY out of the Head thinking it was the problem It wasn't.
I understand about the Spiral cut, But, it still could need honing/lapping...
The head slides down approx 2" above the Base, it sounds like it's hitting a ledge
I'm not sure I understand about lapping or where to get one
Funds are tight, so self repairing will have to suffice...

Just tried another STAR Head>>>WON'T GO DOWN ALL THE WAY...
I miked the Column Shaft, it varies from:
TOP:: 1.188
1.191
1.196 Middle
1.194 At the base of the Key-way

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Star Reloaders / STAR HEAD PROBLEM

« on: March 10, 2011, 11:33:14 pm »

I got involved assembling my #2 Star.....The [no e-mail]@%#$ Head Would Not slide all the way down the column...The Head would ONLY go about Halfway down when it feels like it hits a ridge...
I ended up removing the Key...THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM......I noticed in the shaft of the head there is a Spiral looking cut in the head....?
I've tried another Star Head and it slides ALL THE WAY DOWN......
Apparently STAR didn't do a Final Mill/Cut in/on the Head.....
I'm going to find a wheel brake cylinder hone and see if I can polish it out...or something of that nature......
By the way, does anybody know what size the KEY is..

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Star Reloaders / Re: #25 Primer Punch Spring

« on: March 10, 2011, 12:04:10 am »

SORRY, No Disrespect meant, just making a observation....
I do appreciate the assistance, again, NO DISRESPECT IMPLIED..!!
Nice to know these price updates....
I did as you suggested, and emailed him and shortly after, I got a reply...
Thank you

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Star Reloaders / Re: Modifying 45 ACP seating Dies

« on: March 09, 2011, 10:29:35 pm »

Not being a expert, In my early years in reloading I was told/taught that the bullet should not touch the lands and groves....
Definition: (EXPERT)
EX = A Has been......
PERT = A drip under pressure.....
My 2 cents worth...

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Star Reloaders / Re: #74 Thrust Nut Clamping Screw

« on: March 09, 2011, 10:24:01 pm »

Don't Rub it in rb, it JUST might happen to you >
Still looking for it ...??


UPDATE:
I did find it When I wasn't looking for it
Seems like MURPHY was at work...