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Thread: Need Lyman Little Dandy Rotors

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    Unhappy Need Lyman Little Dandy Rotors

    I was recently given a Lyman Little Dandy measure but I only have the two rotors that came with it. I approached a local machine shop who gave me a bid of over $50.00 each to turn me out some blank ones, and I do not have access to a lathe. The rotors are an in-between size. No bar stock that size is available. Any help out there? Will RCBS rotors work? Thanks - Goboom

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    Are you sure it a Lyman? Little Dandy is made by RCBS.

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    The Little Dandy is an RCBS product. The rotors come up on ebay often. There was at one time an adjustable rotor made, very rare to find, that was the answer to the rotor problem.

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    Lyman did make and market its own version of a Li'l Dandy, I don't remember what it was called. I remember looking and comparing and I liked its looks better than the RCBS unit. I have used a Bonanza Pistol Powder measure for 40 years with total satisfaction, same principal, only handier than the RCBS.

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    Midway has them for $11.99.

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    Ther stock rotors are carried by several stores. Why not find one in your area and see if they will fit.
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    I bought an adjustable rotor for Little Dandy from one of our members named Bailey Boat. He manufactured them. I like mine and was happy to find it.

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    Is it the RCBS product or is it the Lyman product?? A contradiction of terms exists in this thread.

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    Lyman had one with "powder rotors" call the Pistol AccuMeasure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by square butte View Post
    I bought an adjustable rotor for Little Dandy from one of our members named Bailey Boat. He manufactured them. I like mine and was happy to find it.
    Now that we are all discussing and wondering about the original poster's intent and going off in other directions based on our own interpretations of it, I will state that I own both the Little Dandy and the Accu-Measure with complete sets of their respective (fixed) rotors, but would be interested in finding out about Bailey Boat and his adjustable rotor for either or both of these measures.

    Froggie

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    I'm interested in buying 1 of the adj. rotors for the RCBS Little Dandy Powder Measure.

    I sent Bailey Boat a PM, 4 days ago, I've heard nothing from him. Does anyone have a phone number for Bailey Boat, an Email address, etc. so that I can reach him ? I've searched the internet for a phone number...I can't find one.


    Ben

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    Here's the phone # he gave me when I ordered mine from him. B.A.(Bill) White 704-608-4633. Good Luck.

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    Many thanks,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben View Post
    I'm interested in buying 1 of the adj. rotors for the RCBS Little Dandy Powder Measure.

    I sent Bailey Boat a PM, 4 days ago, I've heard nothing from him. Does anyone have a phone number for Bailey Boat, an Email address, etc. so that I can reach him ? I've searched the internet for a phone number...I can't find one.


    Ben
    Ben,

    If and when you find out anything from Bailey Boat, please post here so we can all benefit. I wouldn't mind having an adjustable rotor for my Li'l Dandy or my Accumeasure either, for that matter!

    Froggie

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    I was just at "The Firing Line" forum and Baily Boat has pictures of and details of his work.
    Old retired guy in Baton Rouge La.

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    I was finally able to reach him on :

    http://www.handloadersbench.com/

    As received from " Bailey Boat " :

    Ben, thanks for the inquiry, the rotors are 49.00 shipped and I get them sent out within 24 hours of receipt of payment (USPS money order) unless a Sunday prevents it.
    Payment to:

    Bill White
    2430 Forrestbrook Drive
    Kannapolis, NC. 28083
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    I thought that some of you might like to see what you're buying :
    By the way, the Rotor Knob on the stainless model you see
    below is the RCBS factory part selling for about $5.00, it fits
    both rotors and tightens up with a set screw.

    Here is a link to the part :

    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=660710









    Last edited by Ben; 02-27-2011 at 10:11 PM.

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    Ben, you're quite the photographer!!!! I have never seen the Lyman equivilent of the Little Dandy so I can't speak to it's abilities but if someone wants to send me one of the Lyman rotors (to be returned) I'll see what can be done to make an adjustable unit.

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    Thanks Bill for those nice words.

    Ben

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    That is an interesting way of doing it . What is the minimum charge of bullseye ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Willbird View Post
    That is an interesting way of doing it . What is the minimum charge of bullseye ?

    Bill
    At the time I did these comparisons these were all of the powders I used.....

    Powder............ minimum......... maximum
    Bullseye........... 2.1................ 11.0
    Unique............. 1.7................ 9.5
    HP 38.............. 2.6................ 13.0
    Power Pistol...... 2.5................ 13.6
    Green Dot......... 1.3................ 8.2

    Holler if you need additional info....

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