XLR -extended length replacement handle RCBS press

[huntnman]

I've found a replacement handle for my RCBS press.
When I first started extruding lead and derimming 22 brass, I was advised that I would benefit from the use of an extended handle to increase leverage on my RCBS press. After contacting RCBS and failing to find one. I struggled for over a year, and not having the ability to make my own, I searched until I found someone that could. Kyle623 helped me out.
His handle looks like the original offering from RCBS with the exception of longer length and the ergonomic bend.
I have found this handle (I've dubbed the XLR(extreme leverage replacement)handle, RCBS modle) has reduced the required effort by approximately 50% or more to accomplish these tasks, while also reducing the time required to accomplish them. Shorter sessions, greater production, less effort.
My artificial shoulder THANKS kyle623.

[kyle623]

A picture of the press would be nice. I'd like to see it myself.

[huntnman]

The short one is the original handle

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[tja6435]

Nice work

[xman777]

That would also be nice for me as I have an imitation swagin' arm as well.

[guywitha3006]

Do you know, is it hardened or just threaded and bent? If it is not hardened it should not be to hard to find someone with a lather to turn down some bar stock.

[huntnman]

I'm not sure, what type of metal it is made from. I was hoping Kyle would jump in and answer. I do know that it was heated and then bent. I believe the bend was 16-18*. So far press and handle has withstood swaging .223,44,45 caliber projectiles, and extruding boolits into .188 wire.
I may still get a sore shoulder (due to replacement), but it sure has HELPED increase my inventory. Greg<huntnman

[Taylor]

Any updates on this handle? Cost? Make another?

[just bill]

Had a local machine shop make 2 - 24" handles for $100.00. a couple of years ago.
Nothing's cheep in N.VA.
Bill

[PAT303]

Is there any problem with doing this?,I'm asking because I'm about to start swaging with my RC and don't want to damage it by over taxing it with a longer handle. Pat

[just bill]

Is there any problem with doing this?,I'm asking because I'm about to start swaging with my RC and don't want to damage it by over taxing it with a longer handle. Pat
There shouldn't be, just don't animal it. My 6" over stock works fine. Others have been using extended handles successfully. I am using Lafauns die but be careful, when the stroke is through don't over pressure it. I did and mushroomed the punch, no damage just a little file work and polish and it works fine.
Bill

[PAT303]

Thanks Bill. Pat

[Taylor]

Thoughts on a section of steel pipe over handle to add leverage? :redneck:

[DukeInFlorida]

I've had Kyle do all of my recent handles.

I believe that he makes them in 1018 steel. They are not hardened, nor do they need to be. They are plenty strong and durable, as-is.

Taylor, I tried a section of aluminum softball bat handle as a temporary extension, and found that it kept coming loose. You do not want to have the handle spinning in your hand. And, you want a nice round end on the handle to prevent BLISTERS.

Kyle will make you any handle you need. Just send him a PM with your request.