Lee Classic Cast handle bent

[44magLeo]

I don't understand how someone can break a press.
If you do then your breaking the first rule of operation.
Which is If it takes to much pressure to move the handle, then stop and figure out why. This warning is right in the beginning of the instructions from Lee. This applies to any press.
Actually this applies to most anything that you use tools for.
Leo

[john.k]

Overloading machines is never a good idea.....they always break........That said ,if excessive force is needed ,I suggest you look at altering the leverage ratio of the linkage ....this is simply done by redrilling the pivot hole ,and instructions for doing this are widely reported on CB ....Lee parts are so cheap ,you might as well have two sets of linkage bits.

[45 long]

The Inline Fabrication handle is solid steel, but I would think Lee would offer you a free replacement.

[nun2kute]

if you don't lube the bullet before using a lee style push through sizer, you'll lead the die.
so the op doesn't want to lube the bullet to size it, then clean the lube off to powder coat it.

I appreciate the clarification, but now I am really confused. I had no idea leading a sizing die was even possible.