Awesome, Lon! I've got this queued into my print schedule and should have one done within the next day!Originally Posted by lcecil
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Awesome, Lon! I've got this queued into my print schedule and should have one done within the next day!
In case you're not following along in the "Faster way of seating cores thread", I am now offering the .224 Core Shaker for sale. More details in that thread, or at www.reloadingcreations.com.
I got Lon's latest revision of the decap tray printed; it holds nice & tight against the ram. Here are a couple of photos:
If anyone was holding off on getting one of Lon's awesome decap / primer catching assemblies because they just aren't quite sexy enough, wait no longer...
Most of us are probably more interested in function over form, and this one definitely works much better than the substandard item that comes with RockChuckers. What's not to love - no more primers on the floor (they're routed through a hose into your container of choice). But, if you're interested in looks, this photo may convince you that you need one on your press.
Like a couple of the other pieces I've shown, this was treated to a short bath in acetone vapor.
Yessir, this one works on EVERY primer. I haven't had to sweep the spent primers up since I bought one of these. Really a great little improvement for the RC
Bill
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Ricklaut sent me one of his RCBS primer catchers a few weeks ago but life got it the way of reloading until recently. Sorry to not have pictures but OMG!!! Thank you for a great product and a clean table and floor. It's like night and day from what I'm (along with others) are used to...this catcher works flawlessly!
Domari Nolo
Glad to hear it's working great for you and you're enjoying a clean, primer free floor / bench!Ricklaut sent me one of his RCBS primer catchers a few weeks ago but life got it the way of reloading until recently. Sorry to not have pictures but OMG!!! Thank you for a great product and a clean table and floor. It's like night and day from what I'm (along with others) are used to...this catcher works flawlessly!
Good morning, folks -
I've been pretty absent for the past month as I've been dealing with health issues and keeping up with the demands of my career. Several forum members have reached out (thank you!) and I've filled a couple of orders for 3D printed accessories that originated here (appreciate the support!). While I don't have any major updates to share yet, the printer is running flawlessly and I've had moments here & there to learn a few new things.
Looking back, I didn't mention here that Lon (lcecil) and I had the chance to meet in-person over a cup of coffee as he drove through Las Vegas on his U.S. tour (
If you need anything... don't hesitate!
glad you are doing better rick! keep us posted on your work
Based on interest from a customer, I've been working on a version of the Swaging Catch Tray that will fit BT's auto-eject system for RCBS presses. Although the Lee version fits, there are a few issues with clearance that make it less than optimal. This RCBS-specific version will go to the printer tonight! More soon, along with photos!
if you own an RCBS RC press you owe it to yourself to spend $15 and get this item!!! works like a dream, very satisfied, great product rick ...
If anyone was holding off on getting one of Lon's awesome decap / primer catching assemblies because they just aren't quite sexy enough, wait no longer...
Most of us are probably more interested in function over form, and this one definitely works much better than the substandard item that comes with RockChuckers. What's not to love - no more primers on the floor (they're routed through a hose into your container of choice). But, if you're interested in looks, this photo may convince you that you need one on your press
Like a couple of the other pieces I've shown, this was treated to a short bath in acetone vapor.
Awesome! Glad you're enjoying it!if you own an RCBS RC press you owe it to yourself to spend $15 and get this item!!! works like a dream, very satisfied, great product rick ...
Rick,
Count me in for a primer catcher assembly. PM inbound.
Got it - details sent. Thanks!
Rick,
Thanks so much. Your primer catcher is a "must have" accessory for the RCBS Rockchucker Supreme press!
Tim
Awesome! Glad you're happy with it. The credit for the design goes to lcecil!
Pm inbound on buying both. These look great!!!
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PM replied - thanks!
First, THANK YOU to all that have purchased swaging / reloading accessories from me over the past several months! Your interest and my desire to further improve the swaging process has led me to keep working on several improvements, and to continue using my 3D printer for this.
The point of most of the stuff I'm offering is to "work clean" and to keep pieces from falling onto the floor. They're a great aid to productivity as well!
This is an early preview - I am currently testing these items, but am not yet offering them for sale. I want to make sure they work as intended, and are durable enough for our use. I'd love your feedback based on what you're seeing here:
Improved Catch Tray:
The original catch tray works well, but after swaging several thousand .224 bullets with it on my press, I came to realize several things:
* I wasn't maximizing the space within the "O" of the Lee press. Occasionally, cores or bullets would fall and miss the tray.
* It's capacity is limited. I found that because of the front cutouts (needed to comfortably reach in and place a piece on the punch), real world capacity was about 150 pieces.
* Emptying it could be easier. The original had a door on the back, which was lifted out to sweep the pieces into a container.
As you can see, the improved design addresses these three issues. It's a tighter fit to the "O" of the press (more capacity and fewer misses I hope), and it has trays into which the pieces fall or are swept. There is a slide out door in the bottom of both trays which allow the pieces to be dumped into a container almost effortlessly.
My main concern with this design is with the weight of the bullets in the front trays. Early testing (dumping a bunch of finished bullets in them) is encouraging, but I want to be sure.
Next... an improved "Bleed Tray".
My only complaint with the original version of this was that despite the rounded inside edge, emptying it of extruded lead meant reaching in, sweeping up and picking at piles of pieces. I added an exit ramp and a lift out (press fit) plastic door.
While I'm not concerned about the durability of this piece, I do want to use it a bit first to check usability.
If you have feedback based on what you're seeing here, let me know! If you're interested in one, let me know that too and I'll start a list. Again - I'm not quite ready to start producing these yet, but (assuming testing goes well) should be soon.
Rick
Could you make some ears that go between the catch tray and the bins, to help the cores not fall off the the sides when cleaning it out? Thats the only suggestion I got, otherwise they look great!
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