How I recondition Lyman 45 Sizers

[BrassMagnet]

If you are talking the same broken press, a die setscrew or die setscrew hole won't be needed for sizing "lubeless" bullets, as there will only be downward pressure.

Two different bases

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[JonB_in_Glencoe]

When the threaded hole for the set screw which holds the die in place breaks, what can it be used for?

If you are talking the same broken press, a die setscrew or die setscrew hole won't be needed for sizing "lubeless" bullets, as there will only be downward pressure.

Two different bases

Oh, well if the base is cracked from the setscrew to the opening where the die inserts, then it's probably a death sentence. A talented welder/machinist could probably do some fancy TIG welding with nickel rod, since that is some old and probably higher quality cast Iron, it may take to welding better than most. Then drill and tap for a new setscrew. Now since I said all that, the same could be possible for the other press with the broken angle/depth stop area.

The problem would be the cost, unless you have a talented friend, where you could call in a favor??? ...because a established machine shop that is capable of such work, would charge more than what a couple functional Lyman 45's are worth.

PS, I should have added, the crack/break near the Die opening can change the alignment...So that would have to be fixed, even if it ends up being used as a "lubeless" sizer.

[BrassMagnet]

Oh, well if the base is cracked from the setscrew to the opening where the die inserts, then it's probably a death sentence. A talented welder/machinist could probably do some fancy TIG welding with nickel rod, since that is some old and probably higher quality cast Iron, it may take to welding better than most. Then drill and tap for a new setscrew. Now since I said all that, the same could be possible for the other press with the broken angle/depth stop area.

The problem would be the cost, unless you have a talented friend, where you could call in a favor??? ...because a established machine shop that is capable of such work, would charge more than what a couple functional Lyman 45's are worth.

PS, I should have added, the crack/break near the Die opening can change the alignment...So that would have to be fixed, even if it ends up being used as a "lubeless" sizer.

I don't believe it is cracked through to the sizing die. I'm kind of surprised no one has inquired about snatching one of the damaged ones to size powder coated boolits.

[BrassMagnet]

I don't believe it is cracked through to the sizing die. I'm kind of surprised no one has inquired about snatching one of the damaged ones to size powder coated boolits.

I don't believe it is cracked through to the sizing die. I'm kind of surprised no one has inquired about snatching one of the damaged ones to size powder coated boolits. No interest in a Dry Lyman 45 to size powder coated boolits?

[Hamish]

I doubt folks many folks are seeing this. S&S or Helping Hands?