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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Top Punch Questions
« Last post by Hyperion on June 26, 2026, 10:37:10 am »Thank you so much for clarifying things for me. I really appreciate it!
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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Top Punch Questions
« Last post by rbwillnj on June 26, 2026, 07:57:00 am »To determine which Lubesizer die the punch is for, you just need to measure it. Punches are typically a few thousandths smaller than the die it's intended for.
As for the holes, never seen them before probably made by a past user for what purpose I can't say.
Actually, I really don't think those punches were made by Star. Attached is a picture of various Star nose punches for comparison.
As for the holes, never seen them before probably made by a past user for what purpose I can't say.
Actually, I really don't think those punches were made by Star. Attached is a picture of various Star nose punches for comparison.
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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Top Punch Questions
« Last post by Hyperion on June 25, 2026, 05:00:43 pm »Thank you for your helpful response. It also helps me determine Star-manufactured vs Magma-manufactured since I could not find any markings to indicate manufacturer. Another question: How do I determine what Top Punch goes with which die? I see no indication on how to make this determination. This next question is regarding the attached photo: What is the purpose of the drilled holes in some top punches? Was this a factory job or aftermarket alteration, or?
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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Top Punch Questions
« Last post by rbwillnj on June 24, 2026, 08:56:36 am »When Star produced the Lubricator Sizer they manufactured bullet punches that matched the bullet nose. When Magma too over the business, even though they got the tooling from Star to make Nose Punches, they elected to only produce flat punches for nose first sizing
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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Top Punch Questions
« Last post by Hyperion on June 23, 2026, 09:50:06 pm »A number of years ago, I bought a Star Universal and a box of parts. I no longer have the press, but I have a number of parts that I think include top punches (it's hard to tell from the diagrams). Since the Star sizer/lubricater processes the bullet nose down, why would the top punch be anything other than a flat surface (since it presses against the flat bullet base)? My top punches are round nose, flat, round nose flat point, flat point, etc. I'd appreciate any information you could share and photos (if possible) to explain. Thanks,
Dave
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Adjustable powder slides
« Last post by NYKenn on June 23, 2026, 09:50:15 am »I see them occasionally on Ebay. Did you ask Bruce Williams at StarMachineWorks.com?
Have not seen a dimensional drawing.
I have one the screw adjustable as well as one for the inserts.
I find the adjustable great for load development. Once found what works, I either use a fixed bar or one with a matching insert.
Good luck.
Have not seen a dimensional drawing.
I have one the screw adjustable as well as one for the inserts.
I find the adjustable great for load development. Once found what works, I either use a fixed bar or one with a matching insert.
Good luck.
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Star Reloaders / Adjustable powder slides
« Last post by shell70634 on June 21, 2026, 11:55:34 am »I have one screw adjustable bar and want more. I have some that I make inserts for which is easy. I have the time, a lathe, mill, all the tooling, but not the experience making something with such tight tolerances. Are there any drawings or old magazine articles out there that may help? Any advice?
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Star Progressive Reloader and Lubrisizer for sale, .38 Special
« Last post by tenx10 on June 04, 2026, 05:22:27 pm »I have a bench mounted Star Progressive Reloader and Lubrisizer for sale. Set up in .38 Special for 158gr SWC. There are eight brass feed tubes; five of them are aluminum or similar metal and three are plastic. There are five brass primer feed tubes. Please reach out if you are interested.
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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Bullet Feeder Question...
« Last post by fc60 on May 24, 2026, 11:48:26 am »Greetings,
Bullet Feeder has been sold.
Cheers,
Dave
Bullet Feeder has been sold.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Bullet Feeder Question...
« Last post by dnavaille on May 24, 2026, 09:47:12 am »Thanks for your help!
I have someone interested in one that I have and couldn’t find any info!
I have someone interested in one that I have and couldn’t find any info!