die set screw replacement for Star Sizer?

[herbie]

I broke my set screw that holds the die in. where can i pick up a replacement for cheap? dont want to have to order one from magma or something.

[williamwaco]

It is a machine screw.
You can buy them at any ( good ) hardware store.
Take the die with you so you can pick the size that fits.



well, I misread your question.
You may be able to match the size from the broken screw.
Taking the sizer in might be a bit much but you must get the correct diameter/thread pitch.

You will also probably need to buy one too long and cut it off.



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[herbie]

Thanks for the help

It is a machine screw.
You can buy them at any ( good ) hardware store.
Take the die with you so you can pick the size that fits.



well, I misread your question.
You may be able to match the size from the broken screw.
Taking the sizer in might be a bit much but you must get the correct diameter/thread pitch.

You will also probably need to buy one too long and cut it off.



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[runfiverun]

try the ace hardware.
i get the springs and such there and they have ton's of the little "where am i gonna get that" kinda stuff.

[herbie]

Thats perfect, i got an Ace right down the road, ill give it a try tomorrow morn. Thanks for the tip.

try the ace hardware.
i get the springs and such there and they have ton's of the little "where am i gonna get that" kinda stuff.

[Griz44mag]

Home depot gray bins are full of stuff like that.
Their selection of set screws is most excellent!

[Cadillo]

I must be doing it wrong! After Thousands of rounds sized and lubed, I've not found a set screw to hold my dies in place. Never had a problem though, as all force is applied downward, and the die must be moved upward for removal.

Movement has never occurred.

[454PB]

I'm with Cadillo, that set screw is not even needed.

[runfiverun]

2 of my stars don't have them.
one does, since there is a hole there and it will let the lube leak out i like it closed in.

[captaint]

And I'm sitting here thinking - "why don't I know where the set screw is on my Star for the dies?". Cause there isn't one. Mike

[fecmech]

I'm pretty sure it's a 10 X 32 screw, at least mine is.

[Cadillo]

2 of my stars don't have them.
one does, since there is a hole there and it will let the lube leak out i like it closed in.

JB Weld comes to mind.

[deltaenterprizes]

It is a 1/4-20 set screw.

[KYCaster]

1/4-20 on mine. I use it to bleed air out of the system and check for proper heat/pressure.

I never found it necessary to lock the die in.

Jerry