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Sothoth
12-26-2013, 12:42 AM
I have a 6-cavity Lee mold on the way and just rec'd my Lyman handles which it says are for 2-cavity Lyman molds. Will this not fit Lee 6-cavity molds? I think my molds will be delivered in 1-2 weeks so I have plenty of time to get the right handles. I guess I shouldn't assume anything about compatibility between manufacturers stuff.
Thanks in advance!!
Vinne
12-26-2013, 01:16 AM
I have both Lyman 2 cavity molds w/ handle and 6 cavity molds w/ handles. The Lyman handles are too short to attach the Lee 6 ganger molds. The Lee handles have a longer support to allow for the longer 6 ganger so the Lyman 2 and 4 ganger molds should fit. It's too late and I'm too tired tonight to check it out. Too much cheer I guess.
While the fingers of Lyman handles will fit in the grooves of Lee six-cavity moulds, they will be far too short for the screw holes to align, not to mention screw incompatibility.
Now, the opposite -- Lee six-cavity handles and a Lyman mould -- does work.
Edit to add: Seems I'm a slow composer.
Ramar
12-26-2013, 05:06 AM
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Sothoth
12-26-2013, 11:51 AM
Thanks for the replies. I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions when the rest of my stuff arrives and the casting fun has begun. :)
bandsmoyer
12-26-2013, 01:40 PM
I have a 6-cavity Lee mold on the way and just rec'd my Lyman handles which it says are for 2-cavity Lyman molds. Will this not fit Lee 6-cavity molds? I think my molds will be delivered in 1-2 weeks so I have plenty of time to get the right handles. I guess I shouldn't assume anything about compatibility between manufacturers stuff.
Thanks in advance!!
I have a set of Lee handles,I'm a caster, what do you have to trade? Or make an offer.
Sothoth
12-26-2013, 03:12 PM
Since I'm a noob I don't have much to trade except a nice pair of Lyman handles for 2-cavity molds. :)
I can PM you with a cash offer :)
bandsmoyer
12-26-2013, 03:52 PM
Do that.
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