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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Press for Sale w/extra tool head 9mm,45,38

« Last post by rackops on Yesterday at 01:26:42 pm »

Getting out of the sport for now.

see listing and pics at Snipers Hide: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/classic-star-machine-press.7176307/#post-10946279

if interested contact through Snipers Hide or text me at *5*0*8*-*7*2*8*-*2*8*7*7*.

Comes with:
The press.
Extra tool head.
Dies and shell plates include 38 special, 45, and 9mm.
Large primer and small primer parts.
A bunch of OEM powder slides.
Several original primer tubes both lg and sm primer size.
Custom powder slide with bushings (that I got for bullseye in .2 gn increments from 4.0gr to 5.8gr).
Adjustable powder slide that can be set to anything for any powder.
New and original powder drop tube.
A box of misc parts from the original owner including parts to a case feeder. (I never used it not sure if working).
Die wrench.

Let me know if interested and/or want more pics.

Asking $1,100.00 shipped (it's heavy), reasonable offers considered. Not interested in trades, shipping only to lower 48.
Paypal F&F (if you want another method let me know maybe we can work something out.).

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star Luber gaskets

« Last post by varmintpopper on May 13, 2023, 02:53:22 am »

Searched today for Hycar washers that I had stored away, Yep, found the washers , but the part numbers and info about them was on a piece of paper that was totally Yellowed out and un-readable.
Next stop, Home Depot. I just might re-find the washers there.

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star Luber gaskets

« Last post by varmintpopper on May 12, 2023, 12:09:14 am »

Years ago I discovered a source for the Exact replacement of the Hycar Washer in the "Home Depot Plumbing Department". I bought in excess of My needs, bagged them, tagged them and stored them away. Tomorrow I'll see if I can dig them out and get part numbers to pass on.

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star Luber gaskets

« Last post by fc60 on May 11, 2023, 01:36:43 pm »

Greetings,

The only "gasket" I know of is the #107 Hycar Washer.

Magma redesigned it and it is now a machined piece of plastic.

I was never able to find the source of the original Hycar Washers.

They resemble "cup seals"; but, again, I was not able to find the right size.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Star Luber gaskets

« Last post by Gwalloch10x on May 11, 2023, 11:31:31 am »

I need to replace all gaskets in my luber sizer.  Does anyone know the size, part number, etc.?

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Anyone machining their own powder bars?

« Last post by 6string on May 06, 2023, 07:01:00 am »

Thanks for these tips.
I hadn't thought of using wood.  I have a lot of high density exotics such as ebony, various rosewoods, and lignum vitae.  The latter, plus cocobolo, feel like they have a slight natural lubricity that I could see help them run smoothly. 

Jim

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Anyone machining their own powder bars?

« Last post by varmintpopper on May 02, 2023, 11:58:28 pm »

I have home made quite a few powder bars over the years and of many different materials. I've found that a very high density piece of hardwood works well, lasts forever and can be easily fitted to"just right". They make a good carrier for powder bushings. And they are Cheap !!
JM-2

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Anyone machining their own powder bars?

« Last post by tony barone on May 02, 2023, 10:00:06 pm »

I use the .500 powder bar with Hornady Powder bushings #1 thru 20. I pick the bushing that produces the closest charge then chrono to see if i need to ream the bushing for more powder. It's works well and was recommended by Bruce Aryers of MA Systems.

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Anyone machining their own powder bars?

« Last post by 6string on May 02, 2023, 08:52:38 pm »

Greetings 6String,

When cleaning your Universal, note the orientation of the cam that seats the primer. It is located inside the base.

It is not symmetrical.

Mark it carefully prior to removal for cleaning.

Cheers,

Dave

Dave,

Thank you for that advice!
I should probably start another thread in the correct subheading.  But, I seem to recall that there were one or two things that were specifically fitted from one machine to the next.  Using the search feature didn't yield results.  So, I'm not sure if I'm imagining things or just using incorrect terminology.

Thanks,
Jim

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Anyone machining their own powder bars?

« Last post by fc60 on May 02, 2023, 12:54:39 pm »

Greetings 6String,

When cleaning your Universal, note the orientation of the cam that seats the primer. It is located inside the base.

It is not symmetrical.

Mark it carefully prior to removal for cleaning.

Cheers,

Dave