Lathesmith's Star dies

[surfanarchist]

Chris,

Looking for a Star die and top punch for .30 cal. Nice work you did for me on my .458 so I'm hoping you can fix me up again. Check your PMs.

Wayne

[Vaquero45]

Chris,
How do I go about ordering a couple of Star type sizer dies from you? Do I need to send you a private email to discuss what I want and how to pay you? I will be sizing and lubing .358 semi-wadcutters and bullets cast from the Lee 311-165 RF gas check mold (for 30-30 Win.) I also need a sizer die for 155 grain .40 S&W.

Thanks,
Jerry

[jrayborn]

PM sent!

[Skullet]

Good stuff, I just shot an email for more dies

[CPL Lou]

I have several of lathesmith's dies, all are topnotch quality !
Excellent service, fast turn around and a superior product !
Thanks Chris

CPL Lou

[Just Duke]

Mine all measure dead on.

[floydboy]

PM sent.

Floyd

[AndyC]

Got my roller-handle for the Star lube-sizer yesterday - thanks, Chris, it's very well-made

[Brakpanman]

Hello all, as many of you know, I specialize in making dies for the Star, Magma Star, and Ballisti-cast bullet sizing machines. You get what I consider to be a good value in die making--at a reasonable price! Currently, I offer the standard factory flange-style dies, these run $42 shipped. These dies are hardened to better than 50+Rockwell. I have a "standard" lube hole design, that consists of 3 rows of holes spaced .125 or so apart, with the first row approximately .750 from the top of the die. If you want or need something different, just send me a message and we can discuss your needs.

I also make punches for the Star; the regular flat punch runs $15 and a "dished" punch runs $17 Plain punch nuts are $4 each, and the punch nuts with setscrews are $7. These ship free if purchased with your dies. One more item I also offer for the Star: a roller L-handle. These run $28 each shipped.
Update: I now offer punches and punch nuts with setscrews for the Ballisti-cast MK VI sizer. The punches are the same price as listed above for the Star. The punch nuts with setscrews are $4 each, or $35/10.
Your dies normally ship about a week after I receive your payment; check or money order for payment is fine. If you wish to order or have questions about your Star die and punch needs, just send me a PM or email and I'll do my best to fix you up! I'll be adding and updating this listing in the next several days; thanks to all of you here at the forums for making this possible, with a special thanks to Ken.
Good shooting,
Chris

Hi Chris
i am a new caster and I need some items for my Star can you help please

[spruce53]

Hi Chris, I'm new to casting and have a neighbor who is helping me out. I'de like to order a .257 die. I'll PM you.

[Dwayne]

I just spoke with Donnie at Bayou bullets, he said get in touch with you to have some short dies made.
Thanks
Dwayne, ackermanbullets@yahoo.com

[Boomer28]

Dear Chris, I have an order for you. I apologize if you have gotten more than one email from me but my computer is acting weird & I am new to this site. Please contact me at jemount@verizon.net Thank You, John Mount AKA Boomer28

[Intel6]

Just curious about this. Are you making some sort of special sizing die to size coated bullets? I would like to hear more?


Neal in AZ

[lathesmith]

Thanks again guys for all the kind comments and your support, it's truly appreciated! Neal, I have been making a special "shorty" die for the Star without lube holes that guys have been using with good success for their coated slugs. These are becoming more popular, more guys are using these vs. lubed slugs. Let me know if you need any, I'd be happy to make them for you. It's easiest just to send me a private message, sometimes I'm unable to view the threads here for several days but I get notified quickly with a private message.

[maypoman]

Hello, I am new to this site but I have a Ballisti Cast lube sizer and could use a die. I am looking for a .356 Dia. How do we do business?

My name is Mark Stevens
my E-mail is maypoman@comcast.net

[lathesmith]

Hi Mark, email sent, let me know if you don't receive it.

[Hcmachine]

Chris, PM sent

[Hcmachine]

Thanks for the quick reply, Chris!
paypal (friends and family) sent.

[Hcmachine]

Roller handle and .432 die recieved yesterday. Die is dead on and the roller handle is a huge improvement over the factory version. Thanks, Chris!

[Mirek100]

Chris I've send you a private message. Are you still making dies?