Star Lubesizer Die Removal Question

[Jimlakeside]

Bought a used Star Lubesizer from evilbay in great condition. I used it last night and lube was getting all over the boolit. I read in the instructions that you can adjust where the lube is placed on the boolit by plugging the die holes with #7 or #8 lead shot. The instructions also show that a special tool is necessary to remove the die ($12.50 + shipping).

Can the die be easily removed without the special tool, or is it best to go ahead and order one?

Thanks

[Dale53]

The Star removal tool will allow you to remove the die without damaging the press. I consider it well worthwhile. My Star's dies are a tight fit but the tool (it screws into the nose punch hole) allows you to safely use the leverage of the handle to remove the die safely in a straight line.

Dale53

[Jimlakeside]

Thank you, I will order the removal tool today.

Jim

[Jon K]

Jim,

Sometimes you can remove the die w/o the tool depending on the lube and the machine.
I have 2 Star's, one needs the tool no matter what, and the other, if the lube is soft, I can use a 1/2" - 5/8" wood dowel about 5" long, and push up from the bottom.

Try it and see if it works, the wood dowel won't hurt the lube/sizer bore.

Jon

[billyb]

use heat to soften the lube, the dies in mine come out with thumb pressure. Bill

[chrisx1]

I'm with the other guys....heat it up with a heat gun or hair dryer, and see if you can push them out with your thumb or a dowel. If not, the 12.50 isn't too bad, and it can get any die out without heating.

Chris

[454PB]

Remember to loosen the die lock screw if it has one....