Messages

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Star Reloaders / Re: progressive press

« on: September 13, 2019, 12:11:49 pm »

Greetings,

Shell plates have been made from 25 ACP up to 45 Auto Rim.

The 25 ACP was a "special" and original dies do not exist, to my knowledge.

Star did machine some tool heads to accept 7/8-14 dies. However, the dies often need to be modified to function properly. Notably, the clearance of the die nose to fit the shell plate counter-bore.

Cheers,

Dave

92

Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB Special Die Wrench for Star reloader

« on: July 22, 2019, 11:37:15 am »

Greetings,

I hope the one you get works. Mine does not.

Cheers,

Dave

93

Star History / Re: Were Star's every made in 32 S&W Long or 38 S&W?

« on: April 07, 2019, 06:08:28 pm »

Greetings,

The diameter of a 32 S&W Long shell plate is smaller than the 38 Special.

You can fit a 32 Long shell plate to a Progressive; but, the cases will not stay aligned with the loading stations as the shell plate is rotated. (The cases will move outward and eventually lowering the tool head will crunch something.)

My friend modified a Progressive by milling slots to use the Universal adjustment straps.

Now, he can load either 32 Long, 32 ACP, or 38 Special by swapping shell plates and adjusting the straps accordingly.

Note: The diameter of the 32 Long and 32 ACP plates are the same. However, they are not interchangeable between calibers.

Cheers,

Dave

94

Star Reloaders / Re: Head fails to fully return

« on: March 05, 2019, 03:12:15 pm »

Greetings,

Please post a photo or two showing the machine in profile highlighting the the return spring.

Could be a bent goose neck or, possibly, two incorrect return springs.

When you release the spring from the goose neck, it should take some effort.

Cheers,

Dave

95

Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: selling 9mm dies and shellplate for a universal

« on: January 22, 2019, 01:23:22 pm »

Greetings,

What is your eBay seller ID?

Or, post links to your auction.

Cheers,

Dave

96

Star Reloaders / Re: Removing tool head

« on: January 21, 2019, 10:58:08 am »

Greetings,

Telephone Bruce at Star Machine Works.

(908) 750-6312

Cheers,

Dave

97

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Slide Housing Cover

« on: January 04, 2019, 11:37:28 am »

Greetings,

Many thanks for the eBay reference.

I had this in my Watch List.

Spaced over the extra hole in the powder slide top.

Absolutely clueless as to it's function.

Cheers,

Dave

98

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Slide Housing Cover

« on: January 03, 2019, 12:48:35 pm »

Greetings,

Can you find the eBay link and post it so we can look at the modification?

Might have to pick Sold or Completed items to find it.

Cheers,

Dave

99

Star History / Re: Were Star's every made in 32 S&W Long or 38 S&W?

« on: December 14, 2018, 04:12:58 pm »

Greetings,

I think a custom 44-40 plate has been made, also.

Cheers,

Dave

100

Star History / Re: Were Star's every made in 32 S&W Long or 38 S&W?

« on: December 01, 2018, 07:27:23 pm »

Greetings,

32 S&W Long, yes. Bruce Williams sent me a photo of one he is refinishing.

Something I would love to add to my collection.

Cheers,

Dave

101

Star Reloaders / Re: Primer Seating Issue

« on: November 01, 2018, 01:05:37 pm »

Greetings,

Over time, the primer tube gets "crud" inside.

Try cleaning with some Q-Tips soaked in 99% Isopropyl Alchohol.

Push them all the way through with the primer follower rod.

Cheers,

Dave

102

Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading 45acp

« on: August 22, 2018, 11:10:40 am »

Greetings,

Your StarLine comment jiggled my memory.

StarLine suggested using some case lube on new brass.

Cheers,

Dave

103

Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading 45acp

« on: August 21, 2018, 01:07:05 pm »

Greetings,

Are you wet tumbling using the "LemiShine" product?

You can get the brass too clean such that it will stick to the expander plug and Taper Crimp die.

Have a look at the expander to see if there are any streaks of brass. If so, remove the plug, chuck it in a power drill / lathe and polish the brass away using a piece of fine ScotchBrite or fine Steel wool and oil.

Back to the brass. After washing, fill the tub with water again and add a capful of liquid car wash (TurtleWax) and tumble a few minutes. Then drain and dry. Do not wash off the TurtleWax. This will act as a lubricant for the expander.

Cheers,

Dave

104

Star Reloaders / Re: Convert STAR Progressive to load 9mm ?

« on: July 04, 2018, 01:15:59 pm »

Greetings,

Is the machine 38 Special; or, the less common 32 S&W Long?

32 S&W Long cases would not be a good fit in the 38 Special Progressive without adding the straps common to the Universal machines.

Cheers,

Dave

105

Star Reloaders / Shell Plate material

« on: June 30, 2018, 12:06:29 pm »

Greetings,

Regarding the shell plate material, I do not know what Star purchased; but, I have two shell plates stamped "O1" which suggests O-1 Tool Steel.

You can buy tool steel, A-2, O-1, O-2, A-10, ect. in round bars. For a reasonable fee, the vendor will cut them into slices for you.

I doubt they were cast items. It would only add expense.

Cheers,

Dave