star sizer die removal tool

[winchester243]

Does anyone know if magma engineering carries this part? If so do you know the current price?

[454PB]

Yes, they make and sell them. I don't know the price, but here's a link:

http://www.magmaengr.com/item.php?id=24

[garandsrus]

243,

I just warm up the die/lube with a hair dryer and then use a dowel rod to push the die out from the bottom. It works just fine...

John

[mtgrs737]

I have the removal tool but I only plan to use it as a last resort. I'm with John on this one, just use a wooden dowel and a few light taps with a hammer (don't forget to loosen the set screw if yours has it) after warming the die area up a bit. Got mine from Magma for around $12.50. :castmine::drinks:

[winchester243]

Thanks for the info guys.

I'll try the dowel hair dryer method and maybe get the removal tool later. I may have to put an order in at Magma later if I can't find .430 sizer die anyway and will probably add the removal tool at that time.

I was eyeing a removal tool on ebay, ya I know, and the price is already around $35, seemed like it was getting overpriced.

I do wish Magma would put a better list and maybe an online order form to their website so it would be easier to figure out exactly what they have available.

[testhop]

WHEN I WORKED in the milli had a michinest turn me one of our idea all i t was a rod turn down to 250 and threaded for a washed and nut on the top end it was threaded th the same theads as the nose punch to use uoy screwed it into the nose punch hole put the washer and nut on and rase the handle pul;led the die right out i am sure BUCKSHOT OR SOMEOTHER MEMBERS could make one

[454PB]

Here's what it looks like:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/eddard49/StarDieRemover2.jpg

The thread on the big end (visible on the center piece) is a problem. It's 1/2" X 27 TPI.

[Lloyd Smale]

i use a propane torch and just heat it till the die will push out with my finger. Ive done this to may star for over 10 years and its never hurt a thing.
243,

I just warm up the die/lube with a hair dryer and then use a dowel rod to push the die out from the bottom. It works just fine...

John

[testhop]

as a old hand at keeping peace in the house i use a heat gun
works better than a hair dryerand most imporantit is faster