Out of luck this morning. Sizing and lube session came to an abrupt halt when the sizer handle brooke!!!
This thing is built like a fisher price toy.
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Out of luck this morning. Sizing and lube session came to an abrupt halt when the sizer handle brooke!!!
This thing is built like a fisher price toy.
Wow, not what you would expect. That stinks. Contact Lyman see what they say.
Makes me want to ask ... downstroke or upstroke ?
But yeah bummer that,i broke a bolt once but so far that's been it.
Je suis Charlie
if it was easy would it be as worthy ? or as long of lasting impression ? the hardest of lessons are the best of teachers [shrugz]" To sit in judgment of those things which you perceive to be wrong or imperfect is to be one more person who is part of judgment, evil or imperfection."
Wayne Dyer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLzFhOslZPM
I did contact then for another issue with the sizer. The adjustment screw is croked and very hard to turn. 12 days and no response yet.Originally Posted by kungfustyle
I am looking at star sizer right now. I should of got one in the begening.
I suggest calling them promptly Tuesday morning and explain to them in a nice calm voice how displeased you are...at least that's what I'd do.
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1/4 inch thick steel strap was what I used. The piece in question is cast and whoever finished mine ground the casting too much. !/4" steel strap can be cut with a hand held jig saw and isn't porous like cast iron. My repair has lasted 5 years so far.
And you can add a couple inches to the handle and really torture the machine.
Last edited by Mal Paso; 05-29-2016 at 11:03 AM.
Mal
Mal Paso means Bad Pass, just so you know.
Upstrock!
Yup, if you own and use one long enough, the handle will break. I've made new handles for both of mine.
You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore
Lyman will price you a new handle well that is what i got out of them, I made me a new handle and moved on. As many that break you would think they know there is a problem and do something about it but not so far that i know of.
Reloading to save money I am sure the saving is going to start soon
Thought so by the way the metal looked .... reason I asked was there was a thread recently about someone having problems on the upstroke ( in essence getting stuck iirc ) also can't remember how they fixed what was the problem
Je suis Charlie
if it was easy would it be as worthy ? or as long of lasting impression ? the hardest of lessons are the best of teachers [shrugz]" To sit in judgment of those things which you perceive to be wrong or imperfect is to be one more person who is part of judgment, evil or imperfection."
Wayne Dyer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLzFhOslZPM
I did order the replacement part and I will have one made in steel instead of cast.
12 days without answer! That what bother me the most.
Just buy a Star or MAgma.
Mal,
Great repair. I have one in pieces and am going to follow your example.
problem is like the sprue handle on the Lee 6-gang molds. have to fill them starting with 1 then 1, 2 then etc so mold heats up and stays a bit warm while you cut the sprue.
I solved the problem by buying KAL's replacement handles http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...for-Lee-Moulds
Also got his aftermarket sprue plate and handle for the Lyman 4-gang molds http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...r-Lyman-Moulds
He's a vendor here which is who I like to support
both do a great job, add to my enjoyment of the hobby and that's what it's all about as it's a stress reliever. Money well spent
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Lyman is also in the business of selling parts. It took over 3 months to receive a trimmer pilot. Even though there was no charge, the aggravation was a PIA.
Information not shared. is wasted.
I've had good experiences with Lyman, after calling them. Equipment breaks, no big deal...Out of luck this morning. Sizing and lube session came to an abrupt halt when the sizer handle brooke!!!
This thing is built like a fisher price toy.
found it , here's something to read and mull
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...ght=lyman+4500
Je suis Charlie
if it was easy would it be as worthy ? or as long of lasting impression ? the hardest of lessons are the best of teachers [shrugz]" To sit in judgment of those things which you perceive to be wrong or imperfect is to be one more person who is part of judgment, evil or imperfection."
Wayne Dyer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLzFhOslZPM
The benefit of owning the RCBS is that they would have a new part on its way to you free of charge. I have not had any trouble getting parts for any of my LAM II's and have yet to be charged for any replacement parts.
Experience comes from mistakes and Lyman owners have more experience.
Mal
Mal Paso means Bad Pass, just so you know.
My Dad had a saying that I recall from way back in the 1950`s about something frustrating like this. "Now wouldn`t that FROST an eskimo`s butt!"Robert
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