Lyman 4 Cavity Handles

[Jon K]

Rick,

Lee 6 cav...............

Handle hole size= .173" (#17)

Mould screw size= 12-24x .600" (.340 turned down to .162")




Jon

[Red River Rick]

Jon:

Thanks for the info. I'll add to this post tomorrow, just putting the finish touches on a few details. I'm almost there.

Thanks
RRR

[mold maker]

At $4.65 a day how many lunches will I have to skip to get 4 of those Lee six banger handles?
My back bone and my belly button had a meeting yeaterday, and decided my throat must already be cut.
This saving money by casting sure is expensive.

[happy7]

This saving money by casting sure is expensive.

I got a laugh out of this. Sure is true.

[Red River Rick]

I have mailed out some proto-type samples, for evaluation, to those members whom passed on needed information for the new 6 cavity (fits Lee) and 4 cavity (fits Lyman) mould handles.

To those members whom I've contacted earlier via PM, you should receive your sample handles within the next week - week and a half. All I ask in return is that you hold out with posting any comments or feedback until we know that all is well (one never know's, and yes, I do make mistakes).

So, if everything works out OK, and there are no setbacks, these new handles will be available, very soon.

Once again, thanks for your help gentleman.

RRR

[TexRebel]

if you want , next time Home, I will mic these girls out for you

[Red River Rick]

Tex:

The Lyman "Nut Cracker" style may be a possibility, but I'm not so sure about those H&G handles. I'm doubtful that there would be enough of a market out there to recoup the tooling costs required to make those extra, extra large H&G handles.

RRR

[JIMinPHX]

Sorry I didn't see this sooner.

4-hole Lyman #358495 (old one)
A=.666-.672" (depending on where you measure them)
B=.255-.257"
C=2.998-3.001"
Screw thread = .216 major dia. x 5/16" long, with 24 tpi pitch
Screw Body = .219 OD
Entire screw length = 1.135" & its headless.

Those are some nice looking prototypes you whipped up there. It's a shame that I don't need a set.

[Red River Rick]

Okay, for those whom have been patiently waiting for these new mould handles, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is, I have some more handles made to fit the Lyman 4 cavity moulds for sale, the bad news is there is only a limited number available, only 15 pair (the remainder are spoken for).

My previous attempt with these new mould handles didn’t end in a total failure, it just proved that there was room for improvement, with a few minor changes. So, with the input and recommendations made by some of the members, I’ve made revisions and have manufactured a limited number.

My only concern is the material used for the laser cut blanks, by my supplier, is not what I spec’d. I requested “Pickled” plate (acid washed to remove the scale) and I didn’t get that, they say otherwise. So, there is some minor scale on the material, the finish could have been better.

I will be making more handles, but I would like to see what the feedback will be like regarding “Fit & Function”, on these.

Here are a few pics of the handles (mould courtesy of “Happy7”, thanks Happy7). These pictures turned out quite dark, the metal components of the handles are not as black as they appear in the photos.

If anyone is interested in buying some of these mould handles to fit the “Lyman 4 cavity” moulds, I have 15 pair for sale. Price is $27.00 (Cdn) per pair, shipping, handling & insurance are extra. I will not be able to ship any items until after January 4th, 2009.

The first posts that say, “I’ll take X pair”, and sends me a PM, will get first chance. We’ll go until all 15 pair are sold. First come, first served.


Season’s Greetings
RRR

[45nut]

those are gorgeous I think.

[runfiverun]

rick i will try a set of those

[Hans]

I will take 1 pair. they look great!

[mtgrs737]

I bought five pair of the first prototype handles and they work great! The improvements made will make them even better! These are so much better than the nutcracker or the new Lyman handles, they make casting with the larger heavier 4 cavity moulds more pleasant. Everyone who casts with these molds should try a pair of these handles, they will be very pleased with them.

[happy7]

They look beautiful. I'd like a second pair please.

[RANGER RICK]

Rick

I will also take two pair .
Pm on the way.

RR

[xr650]

Rick,
I'll take two pair.

[IcerUSA]

Hey Rick , do you have a total for shipping to the US ? If you do please send me a PM and I'll get you the monies sent out to you for 1 pair of these .

Keith

[Mayor]

Rick

I'd like two pair if I'm not too late.

Aso how about some thicker spue plates for Lyamn two and four cavities with a "trough"?

email me to:
buckoff@alltel.net

[Red River Rick]

Mayor:

Send me a PM. I also need to know which "State" you reside in (shipping calculator), and I'll get you a cost with shipping.

Season's Greetings.
RRR

[Calehedron]

I would like 2 pair shipped to Arizona zip 85243. Let me know cost in USD and I will get payment out as soon as I can. Thanks!