Guess I've been asleep

[bhuch5]

Just received a new Lee .54 300gr REAL mold this week. When I went to use it one of the sprue holes was galling the top face of the mold (not a big surprise). I figured I would just remove the sprue plate and polish it up a bit (normal procedure ,I know). I could NOT get the sprue plate screw out! I tried heating the mold up, tapping the screwdriver with a mallet while turning, and was about to cut a straight slot so I could use my BIG screwdriver. As a last thought I turned the screw rightward to seat it a hair and it broke it loose and came out. Turns out to be a LEFTHAND thread on this one. Since when ?
I think I will go finish my nap now.
Good shooting, Bruce H

[Ben]

Bruce,


How long on Left Hand Threads ?
I know for the past 5 months.....possibly longer ? ?

[leeggen]

I beleive there is an "L" stamped in the die to remind us.
CD

[nagantguy]

Found this.out as well on a new Lee real mold, saw the L afterward and went, oooh. I guess I'm not that bright.

[WallyM3]

So, instead of loosening on opening, it loosens on closing?

Hmmmm.

[bhuch5]

[QUOTE=WallyM3;3038981]So, instead of loosening on opening, it loosens on closing?

Hmmmm"

Yep it still loosens and still needs a set screw. Now "I" know what the L is stamped on there for.

[roberts1]

There hav been a few threads on that topic. I would love to hear from the genius who came up with the idea, then the guy who approved it and then the guy who put it into action... shhh everyone! I think bruce fell back asleep.

[geargnasher]

Somebeach. Duly noted and thanks.

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