Old reloading tools

[LUBEDUDE]

I really like that idea of working all 4 sides.

In my primary loading shop I have a 12 ft bench, but it's shortcoming is you can only work it from one side. However, it's strong point is, it is bolted to the wall as well as being a heavy 8 legged mother. It does not budge one iota with any job.

[Char-Gar]

My bench is not bolted down, but it has two shelves loaded with brass and such. It does not move either.

[W.R.Buchanan]

Dude with the Lube:

Am I already an old codger?

Yes you are.

It is not your age, it is your state of mind.

Randy

[LUBEDUDE]

Dude with the Lube:



Yes you are.

It is not your age, it is your state of mind.

Randy

HA Ha! You're right Randy.

My wife and kids call me the Big Kid though.

I guess I became an old codger when you guys and others sucked me in a couple of years ago.

I'm not buying guns anymore, just presses!

I'm lov'n it.

[Pressman]

For all you Hollywood fans, this is not a Hollywood. It is a Universal, made before 1940.
I need to find time to build a larger picture box, one that will let me get pictures of the Hollywoods and this Universal.
Ken

[LUBEDUDE]

Wow, thanks Pressman. That is quite a treat!

I can see quite a few minor changes/differences between it and my Hollywoood model A, but basically the same press.

What is the purpose of the adjustment ? screw/bolt on the back of the turret?

[Pressman]

The Universal turret can be adjusted for rotation travel with the two stop screws on the back of the turret. Ball bearings replced this arrangement on the Hollywood models.
Ken

[LUBEDUDE]

Thanks Ken!

[LUBEDUDE]

Here is a cast Iron Universal 3 Model. Or, may be referred to as a Model B Special or Universal Deluxe special. I guess it depends upon which ads you are referring to and if you know exactly when it was made, which I do not.

I refer to it as a Universal 3 because it is a Universal Press frame as noted by the casting and obvious design and it has 3 turrets, which differentiates it from Kevin's singe turret Model B.

[Kevin Rohrer]

You mean like my twin to yours, a Hollywood Universal Model-III Special (there may be a "Deluxe" in there somewhere).

[LUBEDUDE]

I wasn't sure from some of your other pictures if your press in the corner was another model B or a III. The shell and primer turrets were obscured.

Now, here you have much better photos than mine. Thanks!

[Kevin Rohrer]

Here is a tease.







And no, I don't own it, I just lust after one.

If I did own it, EVERYONE would know.

[LUBEDUDE]

Oh man, I thought you finally got your Holy Grail for a second!

I lust for one myself!

[Catshooter]

What is it? Besides unobtainium, I mean.

I love these old presses.


Cat

[Kevin Rohrer]

It's a Hollywood Universal Super Turret, and it *is* made of Unobtanium.

[W.R.Buchanan]

Kevin: explain the use of the small turret with the shell holder? Is it a multi caliber thing? What are the smaller punches for?

Randy

[FUBAR 6]

Here are some of my old reloading tools, my Grandfather may have purchased the Model A new, I know he had it for over 60 years...

I handload all precision rifle on a vintage press, except for what I load at the range.

Neck turning is on a Southbend 9" using a mandrel(s) made from the Redding mandrels....

[LUBEDUDE]

Hey *****, I was wondering when you were going to join in on the Hollywood walk of fame!

[Pressman]

Another seldom seen tool from the days of yesteryear. A Varco powder trickler.
Ken

[Catshooter]

Randy,

The bottom turret, I believe, is for primers. In the old days, primers came not only large & small, but also flat on the bottom (like today) and rounded. So, four different primer punches.


Cat