Messages

1

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder measure adjustment

« on: February 09, 2020, 12:35:42 pm »

Just curious, has anyone tried soldering the hole up and redrilling? The bars are brass so I would think it would take a ton of heat and the solder could be redone at will for different loads?

2

Star Reloaders / Powder measure adjustment

« on: February 02, 2020, 05:52:40 pm »

Does anyone make or have the adjustable powder bars for sale? I have also seen a bushing style but was not sure if they come with a range of bushings or if one bushing is made to measure the amount you want with the powder you want? How do you guys change loads (bullet weight or powder type) without changing the powder slide? The only option I can think of is solder the hole shut and redrill it?

Also if someone has the solution please let me know how much?

3

Star Reloaders / Re: Help identifying

« on: February 02, 2020, 05:47:18 pm »

I am not sure want that is. It doesn’t have the drive teeth or dawgs to unscrew the bushings. Hard to tell what it is for. Dave does the tool you were talking about have the teeth or dawgs thread on the tool?

4

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Measure mounting

« on: January 23, 2020, 07:23:01 pm »

That’s the hole centers on three of the 4. But the 4th is smaller. Seems odd

5

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Measure mounting

« on: January 23, 2020, 12:39:39 pm »

I see both of your points. I am not sure some parts where not purchased and used on these presses or maybe broken presses were repaired. Hard to tell. One thing is clear someone was definitely coping someone else!

So back to the original question.... Are all the mounting screws for powder measures the same? As near as I can measure the mounting screws on the one missing the powder measure it looks like they are 1.625 center to center. I could make one but I am not well equipped to do so. I would much rather buy one that fits.

6

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Measure mounting

« on: January 19, 2020, 03:21:01 pm »

Well then....

What makes you think or say or know it isn't a star? Please don't hear that with doubt.... I recognize you as the authority on the topic I am just looking for the education. The shell retainers on the base seem different than the "flexible" style I see on star but the rest of the base looks identical. the shaft attached to the base, the milling on the base, the pivot bar that inserts the primer, the primer bushing, primer pin and spring, the plug for the drop through for rimmed cases, the actuator for the primer system, the primer actuator that moves the primer plate, the primer plate, the orientation of the dies, the case flare stud, the tool head bushing, the tool head design, return spring, spring mount, primer tube, shaft mount, shell plate, number of positions, detent, detent spring, ball and bolt, case feed mount, tappered tool head retaining pin, powder measure, powder measure cam. and more all look to be identical to start parts.  The actual base and handle appear different but even the handle looks like an after market or replacement part that is seen on star presses.

My Argument is not this is a Star... My question is I have put in pretty significant effort and I can not see it. How would one know one from the other

I will do some searching for homemade and home made and see what I can find. I appreciate your time and education on the topic.

7

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Measure mounting

« on: January 19, 2020, 01:05:12 pm »

All 4 look substantially like this one. If it isn't a star someone was looking over someone else's shoulder! I dont know enough about these things to fill a thimble so please don't be shy! I will take all the information I can get.

8

Star Reloaders / Powder Measure mounting

« on: January 19, 2020, 11:50:52 am »

I have several (I believe to be) Star Presses. One of them is missing the powder measure. I tried to move one from one press to the other and the mounting screws are not in the same place. I used a caliper to set the distance of the three that are the same and then took a picture to illustrate the distance difference. Can anyone shed light on this? The one missing the powder measure, the mounting screws seems to be much closer than the other three I have.

Thanks
Bob