1
Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading bench ideas?
« on: July 14, 2009, 01:25:15 pm »
Oops missed the seconnd photo....
News:
Your active membership and involvement is what makes this forum work. Thank you very much!
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
Pages: 1
2
Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading bench ideas?
« on: July 14, 2009, 01:24:16 pm »
I use a piece of heavy aluminum "C" channel as a mount for my Star(S). It started life as the bumper of a Freightliner. I drill and tap mounting holes for all the accessories and bolt it on. I find it heavy enough that I don't have to clamp it to the bench, but light enought that it can be moved as necessary.
Cheers, Wayne
Cheers, Wayne
3
Star Reloaders / Re: Star/Dillon adaptation?
« on: May 01, 2009, 03:27:37 pm »
Hi John:
Re delay in getting parts, it is a bit tricky to answer. I got the Dillon feeder three or four years ago, and delivery was quite quick.But, I ordered it through a dealer friend and that probably helped. I do feel that there are longer delays nowadays...
For interest, when I ordered my first Star, you paid up front, then waited patiently for 18 -24 months for your machine to arrive.
Wayne
Re delay in getting parts, it is a bit tricky to answer. I got the Dillon feeder three or four years ago, and delivery was quite quick.But, I ordered it through a dealer friend and that probably helped. I do feel that there are longer delays nowadays...
For interest, when I ordered my first Star, you paid up front, then waited patiently for 18 -24 months for your machine to arrive.
Wayne
4
Star Reloaders / Re: Star/Dillon adaptation?
« on: April 27, 2009, 06:27:34 pm »
Hi John:
I found the info. Mine is a Dillon XL650 case feeder:
http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/25550/catid/1/XL_650_Casefeeder___110_Volt
I got the large and the small pistol plates with it, and have been well satisfied.
Cheers, Wayne
I found the info. Mine is a Dillon XL650 case feeder:
http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/25550/catid/1/XL_650_Casefeeder___110_Volt
I got the large and the small pistol plates with it, and have been well satisfied.
Cheers, Wayne
5
Star Reloaders / Re: Star/Dillon adaptation?
« on: April 27, 2009, 05:59:53 pm »
Hi John:
The reason that there is only one tube into the Hulme case feeder is that the Dillon has a huge bucket on top with a revolving plate which orients the cases base down. It then rotates over the "down tube" until it has filled the tube and it is stopped by a micro switch. As the tube empties, the Dillon switches on and stops when the tube is filled again. There is no user intervention, all is automatic. I did at one time use the bowl and funnel, which is a great low cost option, but for quantity loading the Dillon is the way to go in my opinion. I will check the model number in a day or so and post. The Dillon, I admit is a bit pricy, but I think worth it.
Wayne
The reason that there is only one tube into the Hulme case feeder is that the Dillon has a huge bucket on top with a revolving plate which orients the cases base down. It then rotates over the "down tube" until it has filled the tube and it is stopped by a micro switch. As the tube empties, the Dillon switches on and stops when the tube is filled again. There is no user intervention, all is automatic. I did at one time use the bowl and funnel, which is a great low cost option, but for quantity loading the Dillon is the way to go in my opinion. I will check the model number in a day or so and post. The Dillon, I admit is a bit pricy, but I think worth it.
Wayne
6
Star Reloaders / Re: Star/Dillon adaptation?
« on: April 23, 2009, 06:34:50 pm »
Four years late, but....I have a Dillon on my Star. I'll post a pic, easy to do works great.
Hope this helps.
Wayne
Hope this helps.
Wayne
7
Star Reloaders / Re: Finished Round Counter
« on: April 22, 2009, 02:51:58 pm »
I have one on my Star. It is a simple mechanical, lever operated counter which came off a Pfaff knitting machine, if I recall correctly. I made a holder for it so that it can be moved up and down in relation to the bottom surface of the head. I fabricated an "L" shaped lever to contact the underside of the head and to operate the counter.
Pages: 1