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BrassMagnet
04-10-2018, 06:18 AM
I need a handle for an older grey Lyman 450. This is the kind where the SizerLuber handle stub is threaded and the Handle has a threaded hole on the end.
I need one because I got a super deal on one without a handle.

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bruce drake
04-10-2018, 07:57 AM
Can it be upgraded to the newer model handle?
BrassMagnet
04-10-2018, 08:25 AM
Can it be upgraded to the newer model handle?

I don’t know. Who does know?
Valley-Shooter
04-10-2018, 09:22 AM
Your not going to find a Lyman handle for that.
Someone has replaced the part from a RCBS sizer.

Take a look at this pic.
https://goo.gl/images/urGNFE
tdoor4570
04-10-2018, 09:52 AM
Brass lets get together and see if the handle of my RCBS will work if so we can make one or get one tdoor4570
BrassMagnet
04-10-2018, 10:22 AM
brass lets get together and see if the handle of my rcbs will work if so we can make one or get one tdoor4570

ok!!!
dsh1106
04-10-2018, 11:37 AM
Brass
I think I have the original handle setup to my 450, I upgraded.

Its yours if I can locate it.

PM me if you want it.

Scott
BrassMagnet
04-10-2018, 01:56 PM
Brass
I think I have the original handle setup to my 450, I upgraded.

Its yours if I can locate it.

PM me if you want it.

Scott

I would love it!
mold maker
04-10-2018, 04:34 PM
Some years back, I loaned mine to a friend who had never used one. He tried to size some boolits that were cast with the mold held open and quite a bit oversized. Long story short the top angular piece broke. Lyman had an upgrade kit at about $17.98. Well worth it and no problems since, of course only used under my supervision now.
firebyprolong
04-10-2018, 09:11 PM
If you can't find an original, let me know. I owe a couple of favors around here anyway. Figure out the TPI and the diameter and I can turn you one.
BrassMagnet
04-10-2018, 10:16 PM
If you can't find an original, let me know. I owe a couple of favors around here anyway. Figure out the TPI and the diameter and I can turn you one.

Dsh1106 has what I need. He texted a photo to me.
This 450 sizer-luber has been modified with a RCBS part. The parts from Dsh1106 will return it to original configuration.

Thank you for being willing to help!
richhodg66
04-10-2018, 10:29 PM
Some years back, I loaned mine to a friend who had never used one. He tried to size some boolits that were cast with the mold held open and quite a bit oversized. Long story short the top angular piece broke. Lyman had an upgrade kit at about $17.98. Well worth it and no problems since, of course only used under my supervision now.

I broke mine similarly when I was younger and dumber. Called Lyman and they offered me up the exact same thing, upgrades a 450 to a 4500 it seems. The new arrangement is a lot better in all respects and was easy to install.
bob208
04-11-2018, 01:02 PM
check the thread size and drill and tap a bar of steel to fit. this is not rocket science.
Edward
04-11-2018, 01:22 PM
Believe it or not Lyman said they had part and sent it no charge , guess what they screwed up and sent new model handle . I called and asked what good is this as there is no way this goes on my 450 . Guess it does after saying they would make it right ,they sent upgrade parts (again) no charge !
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