Lyman Single cavity screws

[glw]

Hi Folks,

I just purchased a used Lyman single-cavity 429421 mold, but it is without the two handle screws or the handles. I see from other forum posts that Lee 6-cavity handles should work, but where can I get screws to attach the handles?

Will the proper-thread screw from a hardware store work? If not, do you have any suggestions?

Thanks!
Glenn

[mooman76]

Regular screws will work. If you have another mould so you can remove the screw to take to the hardware store, that would make it easier. I don't remember the size off hand but I have replaced a few and getting the right one is a little difficulte but doable as long as the hardware store you go to has a good selection. I think I ended up going with a allen screw if I remember right. Lyman does make a rebuild kit for fairly cheap and I think all the hardware comes with it.

[Jon K]

glw,

That would be a 8-32x7/8" with a head diameter .250"

Jon

[glw]

Thanks for the help! I'll head to the hardware store with that info.

Glenn

[Buckshot]

................IIRC a sockethead screw is almost a perfect fit in the countersunk hole. MIght have to chuck it in a drill motor and file on the head a bit, but it makes a very neat clean replacement. And yes, 8-32 tpi.

...............Buckshot

[shotman]

are all the same? that one i looked at today was an 8 but looked like a 24tpi. i had to make 2 for a H&G mold . By hand about 2 hours. I had asked if the 4 cavity Lyman handles will work on a H&G. They will but the inside of the handles need to be cut down so they will close tighter. rick

[Ben]

glw:

You might want to take a look at this thread :

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=32039