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Joe504
08-20-2020, 09:21 AM
A while back, a guy on ebay was selling improvements for Lee pots, a cover to warm molds, an improved bracket to hold the mold under the spout, and something else i cant remember.

Yall know a source for anything like that?

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The Dar
08-20-2020, 07:48 PM
A while back, a guy on ebay was selling improvements for Lee pots, a cover to warm molds, an improved bracket to hold the mold under the spout, and something else i cant remember.

Yall know a source for anything like that?

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This one perhaps?

https://www.opennrg.com/product/lee-4-20-furnace-pot-upgrade-kit/

Joe504
08-20-2020, 07:50 PM
That's it!! I could not find it. My Google-fu is weak.

Thanks :)

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Rick459
08-26-2020, 07:50 PM
they are still taking orders just ordered a set for my RCBS Pro Melt and will be here Tuesday full review after.
Rick

LenH
08-27-2020, 08:39 AM
I bought one for a Promelt a few years back, That shelf is a wrist saver with an 8 cavity H&G mold. I am sure you will find that out yourself.
I found a piece of scrap aluminum plate to cover the slots in the shelf for NOE RG molds.

Green Frog
08-27-2020, 12:34 PM
Has anyone used his complete conversion/upgrade? How does it affect the “drip-o-matic” feature of the Lee pot?

Froggie

uglysteve
08-30-2020, 07:30 PM
Has anyone used his complete conversion/upgrade? How does it affect the “drip-o-matic” feature of the Lee pot?

Froggie

I’ve had this kit in my Lee pot for years. I had to drill a hole in the plate for the drip feature of these pots. Other than that, it’s been great.

KMac
08-30-2020, 07:58 PM
I have been meaning to buy this upgrade for my Lee 420 for a while. Thanks for reminding me about this. Just ordered it with the lid.

Hank Ryan
09-02-2020, 06:48 AM
Where did you order it, KMac? And for how much?

MT Chambers
09-02-2020, 05:52 PM
The dripping is a failsafe arrangement, if you put too much in the top, it will leak out the bottom.

fcvan
09-05-2020, 02:34 AM
I modified a 10 lb Lee pot (actually 2) years ago. First I made a cover from a tin can lid with a cut out for the operating rod. The molds heat up on the tin lid. The second mod was to affix a 3" x 3" angle bracket to help support the weight of the lead filled pot. 2 screws into the body of the upright portion being careful to not screw into the wires. The port is easy to disassemble, modify, and reassemble. As far as a support for the mold I never needed one, but you can turn an ingot mold upside down for support. Total cost was 2 screws and an angle bracket. The tin can lid was recycled but I enjoyed the green beans :)

KMac
09-05-2020, 10:52 AM
Where did you order it, KMac? And for how much?

Sorry Hank. Missed your question. $79.95
https://www.opennrg.com/product/lee-4-20-furnace-pot-upgrade-kit/

Walks
09-05-2020, 12:57 PM
Seen it on fleabay, great idea's.
That's too rich for my blood. You could just about buy another pot for that price.

I use an inverted ingot mold on top of my RCBS Pro-Melt & Lyman Mag-20
And the N.O.E. shelf is GREAT. And a whole lot less expensive.