RCBS lube a matic.....the first one.

[FORKLIFT352]

I got a RCBS and Lymen lube sizers.
Right now (being new) I'm rolling with
the RCBS....but not the #2.
Would the top punch and dies for #2
fit #1 ?

I got them from a garage sale and they
will need some parts and a good cleaning.
I would think I could get parts from RCBS...?
But what would clean old wax off?

Thanx for any help.

[Huntducks]

Heat the wax with a propane torch on low or a blow dryer.

Have fun...

[FORKLIFT352]

Would Lube a matic #2 top punch and sizing
dies fit the old lube a matic???

[NoZombies]

Yes, the "new" punches will fit the older machine.

Good luck!

[462]

Disassemble it -- as far as you can with the lube still in it -- and boil it for about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the old lube to harden, which might take a few hours, then it can be pulled off (save for future use?) and then you can remove the components.

Use a dedicated, non-cooking utensil.

[Calamity Jake]

I do the same as 462 but I pour off the lube when all is melted and floating on top then
I can remove the lubesizer from the water blow it of with compressed air and let the heat dry it out.

[462]

Calamity Jake ,
Never thought to pour off the water...a better idea. Why wait for the lube to harden when you could be working on the lubrisizer?

[FORKLIFT352]

Thanx folks...I got it all taken apart and cleaned.
I used dentel picks and gun scruber.
And in some places a torch.

When I cleaned the dye wouldent you know....
it was for the .45 230 gr. Round nose...
Just what I needed!!!