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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Master caster bundle for sale. $2,500
« on: August 17, 2025, 08:21:10 pm »
Greetings,
What city and State are you located?
Cheers,
Dave
What city and State are you located?
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Opinions please on pricing
« on: August 10, 2025, 07:16:39 pm »
Greetings,
You should log on to eBay and search for Star Loaders.
Then, on the left side of the screen scroll down and select "Sold Items".
Look at the completed auction to see what parts, if any, are missing.
From this research, you can get a good feel for pricing.
Note, pricing varies greatly with the caliber.
Cheers,
Dave
You should log on to eBay and search for Star Loaders.
Then, on the left side of the screen scroll down and select "Sold Items".
Look at the completed auction to see what parts, if any, are missing.
From this research, you can get a good feel for pricing.
Note, pricing varies greatly with the caliber.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Universal 38 dies be adjusted to 357 shells
« on: August 04, 2025, 10:48:52 am »
Greetings,
The 38 Special expander plug will need to be modified.
It will interfere with the powder charge bar if you back it off to use on 357 Magnum.
Rather than modifying it, buy a new one from Star Machine Works.
Cheers,
Dave
The 38 Special expander plug will need to be modified.
It will interfere with the powder charge bar if you back it off to use on 357 Magnum.
Rather than modifying it, buy a new one from Star Machine Works.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Reloader Value
« on: June 22, 2025, 01:00:54 pm »
Greetings,
What does the yellow label on the Tool Head say?
Might be a Pioneer, CA machine.
Cheers,
Dave
What does the yellow label on the Tool Head say?
Might be a Pioneer, CA machine.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question
« on: December 02, 2024, 11:32:09 am »
Greetings,
The plastic tubes may have been for the Hulme case feeder.
Cheers,
Dave
The plastic tubes may have been for the Hulme case feeder.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question
« on: November 30, 2024, 08:49:00 pm »
Greetings,
The automatic primer feed was original to the machine.
Star did begin to drill and tap the hole for the Hulme Case Feeder. When, I cannot recall.
Cheers,
Dave
The automatic primer feed was original to the machine.
Star did begin to drill and tap the hole for the Hulme Case Feeder. When, I cannot recall.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: New member with a new to me Star press
« on: November 14, 2024, 08:16:18 pm »
Greetings,
Good news!!! Yours is the Universal model and can be converted to other calibers. Note the three little "straps" at the sizing, powder dispensing, and seating stations.
The Aluminum powder hopper was original until they switched to the clear plastic material.
Yes, it does have a baffle at the bottom of the hopper. This helps to maintain an equal powder drop regardless of the amount in the hopper.
Enjoy your "new" press.
Questions? This is the right place. Lot's of us Grey Beards have used them for many years.
Last bit of Good News. Star is still in business. Moved to New Jersey.
Cheers,
Dave
Good news!!! Yours is the Universal model and can be converted to other calibers. Note the three little "straps" at the sizing, powder dispensing, and seating stations.
The Aluminum powder hopper was original until they switched to the clear plastic material.
Yes, it does have a baffle at the bottom of the hopper. This helps to maintain an equal powder drop regardless of the amount in the hopper.
Enjoy your "new" press.
Questions? This is the right place. Lot's of us Grey Beards have used them for many years.
Last bit of Good News. Star is still in business. Moved to New Jersey.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts
« on: November 03, 2024, 08:38:41 pm »
Greetings,
Star did not use Stainless Steel for the drop through bushing.
I would double check the fit of the bushing.
Should be 0.750" diameter and, I forget, 1.000" long.
The Brass bushing could be used as a guide for the case tubes entering the feeder housing.
Cheers,
Dave
Star did not use Stainless Steel for the drop through bushing.
I would double check the fit of the bushing.
Should be 0.750" diameter and, I forget, 1.000" long.
The Brass bushing could be used as a guide for the case tubes entering the feeder housing.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts
« on: November 02, 2024, 08:34:31 pm »
Greetings,
Top photo, item on top right. This is a HyCar washer for the Star Greaser.
Sleeve at bottom is the tapered drop bushing that goes into the base of the Star at the last station. It was used to allow 38 Special rounds to fall through the base into a collection bucket under the bench.
Seating and crimping was all done in one operation at the previous station.
The other sleeve is a bit of a mystery...
Cheers,
Dave
Top photo, item on top right. This is a HyCar washer for the Star Greaser.
Sleeve at bottom is the tapered drop bushing that goes into the base of the Star at the last station. It was used to allow 38 Special rounds to fall through the base into a collection bucket under the bench.
Seating and crimping was all done in one operation at the previous station.
The other sleeve is a bit of a mystery...
Cheers,
Dave
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Glass powder measure
« on: October 13, 2024, 08:03:06 pm »
Greetings,
I bought one of the eBay specials.
Very nice machining.
However, when you close the slide to stop the powder and then unscrew the hopper the slide bumps against the tool head and opens. Thus, dumping powder all over.
Now my glass hopper sits on the bench until I get bored enough to machine a fix for it.
Also, the threads were incorrect. The Star hopper is a 9/16-27 TAPERED thread. The eBay vendor chose to use a 9/16-27 STRAIGHT thread.
Yes, it sort of screws on; but, over time it will damage the thread on the powder housing cover.
Cheers,
Dave
I bought one of the eBay specials.
Very nice machining.
However, when you close the slide to stop the powder and then unscrew the hopper the slide bumps against the tool head and opens. Thus, dumping powder all over.
Now my glass hopper sits on the bench until I get bored enough to machine a fix for it.
Also, the threads were incorrect. The Star hopper is a 9/16-27 TAPERED thread. The eBay vendor chose to use a 9/16-27 STRAIGHT thread.
Yes, it sort of screws on; but, over time it will damage the thread on the powder housing cover.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB - Star Universal Reloader
« on: September 24, 2024, 05:18:59 pm »
Greetings,
You will want the Universal, not the Progressive model.
The Universal has the little straps at the sizing, charging, and seating stations.
A machine that has the "0" (1/4" thick) powder bar will also be helpful.
Cheers,
Dave
You will want the Universal, not the Progressive model.
The Universal has the little straps at the sizing, charging, and seating stations.
A machine that has the "0" (1/4" thick) powder bar will also be helpful.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: FOR SALE --- Star Universal Loader --- Sale Pending
« on: August 18, 2024, 07:05:18 pm »
Greeting,
Yes, sold.
Sorry for not updating advertisement.
Cheers,
Dave
Yes, sold.
Sorry for not updating advertisement.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB 9MM SHELL PLATE
« on: August 15, 2024, 12:30:00 pm »
Greetings,
Again, not a Star plate.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335509955881?itmmeta=01J5BDSXE4D1Z6Z803WSX8N8E5&hash=item4e1df3a529:g:gEAAAOSwk3pmqYaW&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKk6x4E6fW9Wm10qxX5KMA4LRbddMnpF5gOItpiwduxVZY2DGKKOZt1Ilqafp9JX9BDMKPQTxtaURTFAELoASvA13KqTriDJFQqBSe3fJ3GlHEUOkAxt28XMTRbODcXIpnejAB5V8iGF1ibOFCiS3Czq1FUSiTZNiPanxzqaOj%2BSQr3irqmcFev29v8WGR4yTgwtGB4fOCMVgcIHsnYNwvAcuAiIlXmgfRvu4a7rgMpAMQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5jX5-2qZA
It "might" be a Phelps plate; but, looks rather rough.
Caveat Emptor....
Cheers,
Dave
Again, not a Star plate.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335509955881?itmmeta=01J5BDSXE4D1Z6Z803WSX8N8E5&hash=item4e1df3a529:g:gEAAAOSwk3pmqYaW&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKk6x4E6fW9Wm10qxX5KMA4LRbddMnpF5gOItpiwduxVZY2DGKKOZt1Ilqafp9JX9BDMKPQTxtaURTFAELoASvA13KqTriDJFQqBSe3fJ3GlHEUOkAxt28XMTRbODcXIpnejAB5V8iGF1ibOFCiS3Czq1FUSiTZNiPanxzqaOj%2BSQr3irqmcFev29v8WGR4yTgwtGB4fOCMVgcIHsnYNwvAcuAiIlXmgfRvu4a7rgMpAMQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5jX5-2qZA
It "might" be a Phelps plate; but, looks rather rough.
Caveat Emptor....
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB 9MM SHELL PLATE
« on: August 06, 2024, 04:05:43 pm »
Greetings,
Yours are not necessarily junk.
Just check the critical dimensions prior to use.
I have not seen any finished Berdon plates and they may be case hardened.
Cheers,
Dave
Yours are not necessarily junk.
Just check the critical dimensions prior to use.
I have not seen any finished Berdon plates and they may be case hardened.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB 9MM SHELL PLATE
« on: August 05, 2024, 11:15:35 am »
Greetings,
I have a plastic tub full of Berdon roughed out shell plates.
Yes, they appear to be mild steel, as analyzed via XRF scanner.
The center holes (1 1/4") are much larger than the Star.
Also, double check the hole indexing of the plates. The Star plates are not indexed 30 degrees to the shell slots.
Berdon made some interesting stuff. He was local and I saw him at the Goon Shows.
Cheers,
Dave
I have a plastic tub full of Berdon roughed out shell plates.
Yes, they appear to be mild steel, as analyzed via XRF scanner.
The center holes (1 1/4") are much larger than the Star.
Also, double check the hole indexing of the plates. The Star plates are not indexed 30 degrees to the shell slots.
Berdon made some interesting stuff. He was local and I saw him at the Goon Shows.
Cheers,
Dave