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  1. 06-01-2010, 04:18 PM #1
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    Star Sizer

    Well, I did it.

    Friday I ordered a Star. Last night ordered a sizer die and punch from Latheman. Today ordered some miscellaneous stuff from midway.

    I know the mail man will tease me by bringing one box every other day until all is here, however looking forward to getting new toys.

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  2. 06-01-2010, 04:25 PM #2
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  3. 06-01-2010, 04:59 PM #3
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    He will and the law of casting will make sure the piece you want to arrive first will be the last one to show up at the house.

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  4. 06-01-2010, 10:19 PM #4
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    My Star took about 6 weeks if not a little longer. I got it about 4 months ago I think.
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  5. 06-05-2010, 08:53 AM #5
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    I am in the market myself. Hopefully I can find a good used one.

    I have looked at the Magma website , but not a lot of info on accessories.

    Does a sizer of your preference come with a new unit from Magma?
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  6. 06-05-2010, 08:06 PM #6
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    The dies are extra, trust me they will make every effort to make the up sale. I ordered my die for the .45 from Latheman here on the site.

    He gets good reviews and am looking forward to a review of his work.

    Send Latheman a message he will probably get back to you within the day.
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  7. 06-06-2010, 10:50 AM #7
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    Picked up a used star at a gun show. Just put in on the bench the other night. Couldn't get it to work like I had hoped and was worried about losing my man card by reading the directions
    Turns out the .311 die only had one row of holes and I needed two, after reading the directions. Figured that it was the dies fault, not mine so I got to keep my "man card"

    Already been in touch with Lathesmith
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  8. 06-06-2010, 11:21 AM #8
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    I've had a Star for a while now. They are nice. I buy my dies from Lathesmith. He does first class work.
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  9. 06-08-2010, 12:18 AM #9
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    I am just about to order one myself and will be contacting Lathesmith for dies as well.
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  10. 06-11-2010, 08:18 AM #10
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    Just got another star die from lathesmith, he does great work!

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  11. 06-12-2010, 04:57 PM #11
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    Got my Size Die today from Latheman.

    Looks great, machining is top notch.

    If it cools down to about 85 this evening I will go put it to use.

    Thanks.

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  12. 06-12-2010, 05:29 PM #12
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    Note the extremely good surface finish that latheman puts on the interior, too.

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  13. 06-13-2010, 01:25 PM #13
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    Lathesmith does excellent work, if you do have a problem it gets fixed pronto! I like having four holes around the die per row, that helps large dia. boolits fill the large lube groove easier.
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  14. 06-22-2010, 10:09 PM #14
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    Congrats, I am half way there for the funds to order my own as well, can't wait!
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  15. 06-22-2010, 10:31 PM #15
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    I placed my order a week and a half ago.

    Good news: They called and said it could be shipped today...

    Bad news: They were out of the blue colored lube (reason why they called!)

    Good news: They said they would ship by the end of the day if they could substitute the blue lube for either red or green. I said ship the red and don't look back!!

    So far I am very pleased with their customer service and treatment!
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