Made a new handle for a friends Old Lyman Spar "T" press.
He broke two handles.
Last one the threads were changed to 7/16x14 for some reason.
Didn't have any scrap round stock, but I did have some old barrels.
Chose one about the right size. I hope.
Cut it, faced it, made the shoulder, taped it, and cut the threads off a bolt for it.
Came out good to me.
I'm thinking the barrel is a lot stiffer than the mild steal rod it replaced.
Time will tell.
For some reason, he like to pull the handle up, instead of down, to raise the ram.
Old school I'm guessing.
Attachment 211855 Attachment 211856 Attachment 211857