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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Need a Shellplate for a CMP 9m (Detloff) Loader

« on: February 24, 2015, 11:31:05 am »

Ron,
Just got it, might be open to sell but I'd kinda like to figure out what I have and play with it at least a little before passing it on to the next caretaker... I'm sure your friend would be a good home for it.
So if there's another for sale that would be great, or you could borrow mine to make a copy.
Btw the machine is set up in 44mag not 45acp.
Thanks,
Fred

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Need a Shellplate for a CMP 9m (Detloff) Loader

« on: February 23, 2015, 07:59:28 pm »

Hi Ron,
Do you know how it would be marked?
I have a CPM set up in 45 ACP, with three extra shell plates, one is marked BBB looks like it fits 9mm, one unmarked looks like .380 fits, and one marked AA it's smaller idk maybe fits .32
Thanks,
Fred

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Freeloader case feeder

« on: February 09, 2015, 11:27:44 am »

http://www.starreloaders.com/forum/index.php?topic=1735.msg8619#msg8619

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Star Reloaders / Re: RCBS Star Dies

« on: February 09, 2015, 09:54:01 am »

If it's of interest, here's some dies I just took off a Star Universal I recently acquired.
Two on left stamped RCBS 44-40 Win size 85, RCBS 44-40 Win seat 85,
the unidentified one on the right was in with a box of loose dies that came with.
the tool head was ground to clear the seating die.

Anyone know what the bracket on the arm on the right is for ?
Or the short threaded rods by the powder magazines ?

I set the machine up using NOS 9mm Lifetyme dies & plate which came with,
also included were NOS .380, and used .38spcl & .45acp caliber setups, nos charge bars, Hulme, Hoag, & other goodies. I was told by a forum member I should change my name to Lucky,
cause it was a deal of a Lifetyme... seller asked $200 for all.
Thanks,
Fred

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Star Reloaders / Re: So-Mar Indexer

« on: February 01, 2015, 04:22:32 am »

Gosh thanks the pics are great !

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Star Reloaders / Re: So-Mar Indexer

« on: January 31, 2015, 05:23:20 pm »

Hello,
I've recently received a So-Mar indexer mounted on a Universal,
it's not cleaned up yet, but here are some pics as requested.
Note- idk why, but someone drilled & tapped the Allen screw, it limited the
travel. I removed the screw and dropped an Allen key in the original pin hole
it indexes fully and cycles smooth. But the person who modified it prolly forced
it and it's cracked at the weak point, perhaps repairable.
I'd sure appreciate a copy of that pdf if available.
If anyone wants more info/pics, or wants to copy the indexer, just let me know.
Thanks,
Fred
ps the seller of the Universal said it was in .38spcl... but I found it's actually .38acp - yay!

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Survey Says... / Re: arm size

« on: January 31, 2015, 04:31:07 pm »

Hello,
If you're talking about Part #57 spring anchor or goose neck, supporting the #56 tool head spring,
it is 5/16" coarse thread.
Thanks,
Fred

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Manual Indexer

« on: January 31, 2015, 04:05:47 pm »

George,
pm sent. I have one, not sure I'd want to sell it,
but would certainly loan it out if someone wants
to make copies.
Thanks,
Fred

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: OLD Star Lube/sizer , PAT PEND BASE , Cast Iron & BRONZE Parts

« on: January 27, 2015, 09:45:16 am »

The pressure screw top is like the Illustration and Parts list diagram,
same as the pics posted above by Bigdaddy, neither are like the Patent drawing.
Looking at the base again, if there was any weld repair it was very minor.

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: OLD Star Lube/sizer , PAT PEND BASE , Cast Iron & BRONZE Parts

« on: January 26, 2015, 04:33:19 pm »

Hello Bruce,
Thanks, the pictures are interesting. Here are a couple better base pics, the die is a Star .429
Yes I see you're right the Fulcrum Lever Push Rod Assembly is more like the one in the Illustration and Parts List. The Fulcrum Lever Bracket is also different, and there is no set screw drilled/tapped in the base casting to secure the die. The base looks like it may have had a welding repair and been hit with a grinder, if so the "Pat Pending" may have been ground off. I did not see brass tag mounting holes thru the base either. However, I guess it's possible  (or not) that development prototypes might not have included the "Pat Pending" or tag till there was a 'final' prototype for patent submission (?). The Fulcrum Lever Bracket may even have been a pre-patent design which was thought better of, it's a mystery to me at this point, and another reason I appreciate the knowledge here in the forum. Without what I've learned reading old threads, I would not have looked at this item twice.
If this lubricator resizer has any historic Star significance, I would want to make sure it is preserved and appreciated for it's place in the development of Star tooling.
Oh and ummm Yes I know some other old 'best' products...
I specialize in 1860's-1880's ornamental ironwork restorations... the old stuff is the fun stuff !
Thanks again Bruce, best wishes and be safe I hear there's a bit of a blizzard header your way tonight!!
-Fred

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: OLD Star Lube/sizer , PAT PEND BASE , Cast Iron & BRONZE Parts

« on: January 25, 2015, 10:43:30 am »

Gentlemen,
I'm not very knowledgeable on Star History,
but I've reviewed this post,
as well as the "old star lubrisizer" post,
and the post on the ARTCA site.
Mine is very similar... your thoughts ?
thanks,
Fred, new guy

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: F/S: Star Universal in .38

« on: January 04, 2015, 02:11:53 pm »

Pm sent

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Star Reloaders / Re: star - phelps

« on: November 26, 2014, 04:33:10 pm »

Hello all -
Here's a 1955 Phelps Universal .38/.357 from the Manitowoc WI P.D.
I was surprised to see it unsold after being listed for sale here in 5 recent posts, so I bought it.
It came with the base cabinet, a few slides & tubes & misc parts, & original paperwork, $200.
Folks, I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving,
-frednewguy

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Star History / Re: Star Machine Works, the Next Chapter

« on: November 17, 2014, 09:11:18 pm »

Congratulations Bruce,
New guy here... been reading Lots of past posts, without reply yet, but felt Compelled to reply to this Great news with Best Wishes, and express gratitude for your commitment and dedication. Your experience, knowledge, and attitude are of great benefit to all Star Reloaders.
-fred, new guy

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: For Sale Phelps loader in 38 cal

« on: November 04, 2014, 06:39:45 pm »

Pm sent