I use LEE Precision Reloading Equipment.
I have an older model Auto-Prime hand priming unit that I've used for over 15 years.
It works WELL.
Recently the lever on the unit finally broke off. It is Cast Aluminum.
I looked on the LEE Precision web site and found out that that particular model
was discontinued in 2010 and no parts are available any more.
I, being a cheap old penny pincher, decided to "Fix" the AUTO-PRIME unit instead
of buying a 'new' one for $35 at some store......
Here is my "fix" - YOU could do it easily.
I milled off the curved upper surface (you could file it in a vice) to make it FLAT.
Then I found a strip of Iron and drilled holes in one end. See the three photos.
I filed a taper in the end that has the screws to fit the Auto-Prime 'handle's' slot...
I cleaned the two metal pieces with solvent (Mineral Spirits, then 91% Rubbing Alcohol),
scratched the matching surfaces to make them very rough and Gorilla Glued the metal
pieces together overnight. Then I drilled thru the two holes in the Iron strip into the
Cast Aluminum Lever. I tapped the holes for 4-40 threads and screwed in two short 4-40
screws (with Blue "Locktite" Thread Adhesive) to keep them from coming loose.
I used Gorilla Glue as I find it sticks HARD to almost anything and it is flexible also.
It worked fine ! Back to new..... Hope this helps someone save money !