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cajun shooter
11-15-2008, 12:00 PM
I j ust received my second sizing die and punch from Lathesmith and it's a "BEAUT". If you have never had him make a sizing die and punch, then you are missing out. If you put his work beside a die from Magma,his wins hands down. His dies have more material and the lube holes are better than the ones from that other company. Do yourself a favor and have one made as things like this are like good whiskey, beer, good cigars and of course pretty woman. They have to be tried before you understand.:drinks:

scb
11-15-2008, 01:36 PM
+1. Just received 2 star dies and 1 top punch. Fine workmanship. Thanks

cupter
12-13-2008, 11:38 AM
This gentleman is fantasic, as a person, and as a craftsman.
Fast with mfg. Of "star" dies and punch(s)
from start to finish
you will be extremly happy!!!!!!!
Cupter

chrisx1
12-14-2008, 03:00 AM
+1
Lathesmith is top notch!

FN in MT
12-14-2008, 03:31 PM
Another +1.

He made me three dies and a punch...top notch workmanship!

FN in MT

jeffwhetstone
01-06-2009, 12:38 AM
+1, Lathesmith is a real straight shooter.
I just got a star die from him and it is excellent. real fast turnaround, too.

Jeff

Shootist
01-07-2009, 02:31 PM
Received my 2nd Star die from Lathesmith yesterday, Same outstanding work as the 1st.
He has my recommendation.

Netherwolf
02-13-2009, 12:07 PM
Another thumbs up for Lathesmith & the dies he makes.
Netherwolf

WildmanJack
03-18-2009, 10:17 PM
I just ordered a custom sizing die from Lathesmith, not only did he make it EXACTLY as I wanted but I got it in like a week. This guy is the BEST... Never fear doing business with him. The sizing die looks better than the Star factory dies. Thank you sir. You are a gentleman....
Jack
:drinks::drinks::drinks::drinks:

txpete
05-29-2009, 07:04 AM
I just recieved my star sizer from lathesmith.the quality of his work and finished product is excellent.if you need a star sizer I highly recommend him.:drinks:
thanks
pete

Superfly
06-01-2009, 01:43 AM
Lathsmith, Muddy creek sam, Ricky P, Dean Deaton , Mr oliver Nsp64, Trey45, Flounderman, Lee

I had dealings with these Folks, :drinks:

All Was excellent.

I will add to this list Real soon.

Jaime

Heavy lead
06-20-2009, 04:04 AM
lathesmith is a pleasure to do business with as well

geezer56
06-28-2009, 01:10 PM
I bought 2 sets of Lee 6 cav. mold handles. He didn't try to rob us, like some folks did on other sites. Shipped quickly, no problems. All around good guy.

lathesmith
06-29-2009, 10:56 PM
Thanks for the kind words geezer, I can certainly return the compliment, and consider this post a +1 for your "feedback". This is a great bunch of guys to hang out with!
lathesmith

Hi-Performance Bullet Coatings
07-03-2009, 09:36 PM
Lathesmith is a great guy to do business with! Had him make some custom Star dies and they came out just fine.
swamprat

thebigmac
07-20-2009, 06:46 PM
LATHESMITH MADE SOME SIZER DIES FOR ME. HE WAS VERY KIND AND EFFICIENT!!!
I WOULD GREATLY DO BUSINESS WITH HIM AGAIN!!!!!!!:drinks::Fire:

Bob J
08-13-2009, 08:10 AM
Got my dies today and they look great! :-D

oltimer2
09-28-2009, 12:36 PM
:D I'm preaching to the choir here. These are really nice dies and Chris is great to deal with. Dan

TNsailorman
12-20-2009, 06:59 PM
Recently sold lathsmith a Forster trimmer. Smooth deal and fast paying. Thanks Chris. James

Beau Cassidy
07-11-2010, 10:10 PM
Both great guys to deal with. Honest with well-represented items.

Beau

johnvid
08-26-2010, 07:48 PM
Chris made a nice sizer die for me and shipped it out promptly. Took less than a week to make and ship. AAA+++

SWANEEDB
08-31-2010, 04:34 PM
About all I can say is , if you have a Star lubesizer you have to get to know this person, a real gentleman and truly an artist in the work he does, Thanks Chris for all you do.

GLL
08-31-2010, 05:13 PM
Chris makes first class products & provides outstanding service ! :) :)

His custom dies simply cannot be beat !

Jerry

jpsw44
09-27-2010, 04:19 PM
Since joining the forum, Ive dealt with a couple vendors and members..Great products and service from all.

RayinNH for his great ingot molds..This man can lay down a mean weld bead..

TomAM of Accurate Molds. Bought a beautiful aluminum mold from him..Answered all my stupid questions without hesitation

Red River Rick for his outstanding Lyman sprue plates

Bullshop..Im sure everyone can figure this one out :p

Lathesmith for his Star sizer dies, punches and roller handle..this guy is an artist with that lathe..

gee-gaw
10-08-2010, 11:16 PM
hey Guys,
If you haven't dealt with Lathesmith before, let me tell you, he is first class!!!! Deal confidently, he doe's what he says even, in adversity. He's a great guy to shoot the breeze with also.
Thanks Chris for a smooth deal!!!
Wayne

cigarman454
12-27-2010, 11:13 AM
lathesmith Straight Shooter Great to do business with.

Roundnoser
02-14-2011, 02:43 PM
Once again, lathesmith is a super-straight shooter. My die, top punch and "L" handle arrived in a timely fashion, and the quality is great! Can't wait to place my NEXT order!

obssd1958
09-05-2011, 10:33 PM
The following folks have all treated me well in "Swappin' and Sellin'" deals:

Longone
dnotarianni
mtgrs737
Kevin Rohrer
beefan
ripper90
RonE
mcyrier
southpaw
blaser.306
Angus
ReloaderEd
gee-gaw
RU shooter
selmerfan
dustinfamily
Good Cheer
lathesmith
JKH
Doby45
altheating
tanstafl10
123.DieselBenz
Lloyd Smale
square butte
SWANEEDB

As I have said before, "I am still blessed to have never had a bad experience on this board, in a trade of any kind."

Take care!

Don

obssd1958
11-02-2011, 07:22 PM
Adding Mr. Cha Ching ... Thank you sir!
And thebigmac... Always a pleasure sir!

obssd1958
11-28-2011, 04:38 AM
Another list of straight shooters!!

cdet69
chambers
dieguy59
BigRix
azrednek
gee-gaw
geezer56
Big Ryan
Yance
RNyogi
pistolman44

Thank you, Gentlemen!!
:drinks::cast_boolits:

Tom-ADC
12-10-2011, 09:28 PM
Deal went very smooth , now I have to get out and see how it works.
Thanks for a great deal Chris..

gandydancer
12-10-2011, 09:40 PM
lathesmith makes star sizeing dies & top punch's better then star ever did. and fast turnaround. come to think of it I need him to make me a couple more. GD

MikeS
12-11-2011, 04:04 AM
I have to agree, Lathesmith's stuff is way better than Star's.

MBTcustom
12-11-2011, 08:01 AM
Bought a barrel from him (or rather he offered to sell it to me to help with a project) as soon as my check cleared he sent it out and it arrived exactly as described.

FIRERESCUEO2
12-18-2011, 01:21 PM
Excellent transactions with both lathesmith & tcart

obssd1958
12-21-2011, 07:00 PM
Continuing the "Thank you's"!!

jakharath
Dennis Eugene
LEADHOPPER
Lee S. Forsberg
lesharris
Fishman
Mikepb42

Thank you all, and I wish you all a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

obssd1958
01-15-2012, 07:02 AM
More Straightshooters!!

Blackdog
smokemjoe
GrizzLeeBear
MattOrgan
HollowPoint
milltownhunter
mrc1965
Legionnaire

Some of these guys may be new to the board, but it is evident that they are not new to being stand-up folks to do business with!
Thank you all, very much!!

:cbpour:
Don

Longone
01-15-2012, 07:59 AM
It should also be noted that Mr. obssd1958 is no slouch either. He came through for me when other came up empty. As straight as they come, many thanks.

Longone

obssd1958
02-12-2012, 09:53 AM
More from recent transactions, and once again, we are batting 1000!!
A big thank you, to all of the following folks:

GT27
StratsMan
seabreeze133
smokemjoe
missionary5155
thebigmac
Chuck G
Gaterskiner
Sniper Doc
starreloader
Walt
Yance
geezer56
MW3840


:2_high5:

USAF Shirt
03-13-2012, 09:21 PM
+100 for lathesmith! ordered one of his Star dies, and received it very quickly. Fantastic craftsmanship! I will definitely be a repeat customer..

c3d4b2
04-19-2012, 07:53 PM
contender85
DragoonDrake
truckboss
chambers
Pertsev
Love Life
DGV
MikeS
starreloader +2
D Crockett
eglidrider
lathesmith
John Z Sr
dmftoy1
TheCaptain
Boolit Mold
SwedeNelson +4
dustinfamily
Blammer

c3d4b2
04-19-2012, 07:53 PM
contender85
DragoonDrake
truckboss
chambers
Pertsev
Love Life
DGV
MikeS
starreloader +2
D Crockett
eglidrider
lathesmith
John Z Sr
dmftoy1
TheCaptain
Boolit Mold
SwedeNelson +4
dustinfamily
Blammer

4719dave
09-28-2012, 05:13 PM
Got my die and .punch and his top notch handle for my star AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ THANK YOU SIR

lathesmith
09-28-2012, 10:27 PM
Thanks Dave!

monge
10-11-2012, 06:37 PM
Lathesmith made me a custom size die for my lubersizer right on the money great workmanship on time service !

FrozenTundra
06-07-2013, 06:33 PM
I received 2 star dies and 2 top punches from Lathesmith. Fine craftsmanship and shipped exactly when promised!

BrassMagnet
06-08-2013, 07:39 PM
lathesmith makes star sizeing dies & top punch's better then star ever did. and fast turnaround. come to think of it I need him to make me a couple more. GD

"Star" stuff is made by Magma Engineering these days.
Can I claim to be one of the "Old Guys" if I can tell stories about going to Star Machine in San Diego, CA about 25 years ago to have stuff made?
Lathesmith is great! He is one of my Straight Shooters! I bought dies and top punches from him and I was very pleased. I also bought stuff he was selling in Swapping and Selling and it was a dream to buy from him.
Lathesmith is Top Shelf!

BrassMagnet

southpaw
06-17-2013, 12:16 PM
Over the last several months I bought, sold or traded with these guys with nothing but a great experience. Thanks guys for helping make this site what it is!


dverna
Edub
Netherwolf
Ia.redneck
Any Cal.
Balkandom
Baryngyl
handyman77
223
jason
dieguy59
kyle623 Bonz
earthling121757
lathesmith
Andrew Mason
Teddy (punchie)

Jerry Jr.

starmac
10-10-2013, 11:10 PM
I am terrible about posting here, but thought I should post these guys, as my dealings with them all has been first rate.
Wyoduster
Jsizemore
harrympope
butternutz
JaknarathS
Fishmantraight shooters
Silverbuzzard
Swaneedb
Lathesmith
Hornsurgeon.
I am sure I have missed some, but thanks guys. I have not had a bad deal yet on this site.

kayak1
12-09-2013, 12:31 PM
My issue with Lathesmith is he makes great molds and is too easy to deal with. Thus I now have a good collection of his punches and dies. I suspect that I will end up with many more before too long.

I recommend Chris and his dies, just keep in mind once you get one you will need more.

The work he puts into them is incredible, they are works of art.

Socal147
01-25-2014, 09:01 AM
Fast shipping
Excellent product
Timely communication

This roller handle will save me from a lot of hurt.


Thank you Chris,

Patrick

Digger
03-27-2014, 10:02 PM
Just received a .311 sizer for my Meepos , custom milled by Lathsmith ,first class work.
thanks !!

floydboy
04-30-2014, 02:46 PM
Chris is a straight shooter all the way.....A+++

Floydboy

gtgeorge
06-23-2014, 10:50 PM
Chris is a straight shooter and has been every time. Ordered dies and punches and handles and will continue to do so. Usually very nice quality except a couple that needed a little polishing. You can count on the right specs.

USAF Shirt
10-17-2015, 09:41 AM
This is the second time I have purchased dies from Lathesmith, and I couldnt be happier. Great workmanship, and a great guy to deal with. Thanks Chris!

chloe123
10-25-2016, 10:43 AM
He makes a great precision product and does his best to produce quickly. A very good experience. Thank you!

lightman
09-01-2017, 12:18 PM
What the title says. Lathesmith makes a great product, priced fairly, with great workmanship. He shipped within the estimated time frame, had good communication and good packaging. Deal with confidence.

dg31872
02-07-2018, 08:08 PM
Top notch machinist. Does what he says he will do, and the only one I get Star sizer dies from.

Bookworm
05-10-2018, 07:03 PM
Chris made an H&I die for my Lyman 45. It's well made and bang on size.

About a week from order to ship. If I again need a custom, or hard to find sizer, I know where to go.

rmcc
08-13-2018, 10:20 PM
Ordered a couple of dies and a puller from him, work is EXCELLENT and at more than fair prices!!! Deal with confidence!!

rmcc

RedlegEd
02-06-2019, 12:41 PM
Lathesmith is definitely a Straight Shooter. He turned some extra long Lee sizing push rods for me. Excellent work done quickly at a very reasonable price. Absolutely great service and quality.
Thanks! Ed
235369

725
09-22-2019, 10:02 AM
lathesmith just made me a sizing die for the 450 Lyman. It is exact to the measurement I called for. Perfect transaction; couldn't be happier. He is a straight shooter, for sure.

RedlegEd
10-30-2019, 11:41 AM
Hi all. Lathesmith is still a straight shooter and good guy. This time, I ordered some finishing die bushings to go into my Lee expanding die bodies. He made me exactly what I wanted, quickly, and at a very fair price. Thanks Chris! Ed

Uncle Grinch
09-05-2020, 04:55 PM
I ordered two H&I dies from lathesmith last week and got them in today. I am very impressed with his (Chris) work. He is a great die maker.