Handles?

[warthog]

OK, I admit I'm new and should know this BUT :)

I am wondering if you can use a Lyman handle on a Saeco mold or RCBS mold or any of the above?
Are two cavity handles essentially the same or do you need the right makers handles for that company's mold?

[Reload3006]

I know that the lyman handles will not work on the RCBS molds with out modification.

[mold maker]

LEE handles are much cheaper and fit several brands. They can be modified to fit even more.

[Andrew Mason]

LEE handles are much cheaper and fit several brands. They can be modified to fit even more.

X2 i love the lee handles, very long and fit many molds

[engineer401]

Take a look this sticky http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?154184-Lee-6-Cavity-Handle-interchange-Use-list. Someone describes the use of Lee handles to Saeco molds.

[gbrown]

I've adapted Lee handles to just about any mold--RCBS, SAECO, Lyman, or HG. Some you may have to drill out the handle pin holes a little, some you may have to file or put on a belt sander to make a little thinner. Take your time and do it right. Some I have had to rework a few times to make it "just" right, but they ended up working just fine. They are a great thing to order, when you have a little money on hand, and have a couple of extra around, in case you find a mold with no handles. Like $20 vs $40-$50.

[guninhand]

Just to let you know your options, KAL Tool and Die (google and you'll get their web page) makes excellent aftermarket mold handles as well as a replacement sprue cutter handle for the Lee 6 cavity mold. The big selling point is the high quality steel they use. Excellent to deal with as well.