Lyman H&I sizing die organization

[Jim22]

I have managed to accrue several sets of H&I dies for lube-sizing boolits to different diameters. When not in the sizer they are difficult to identify. If I remember right Lyman once stamped the diameter in the H die but no more it seems. So, in searching for a solution I discovered empty pill bottles.

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Found them on EBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224167914714

They ase available in different sizes and configurations. I figure to write the die diameter on the outside so I can keep them all organized. They are on the way. When I try them out I will report back.

Jim

[Gofaaast]

I use a small tackle box that has compartments not much larger than the dies for storing mine.

[pworley1]

I use oak 2x wood turned on its edge. I drill a 7/8 hole 1 inch deep using a forstner bit. I drill 5/16 inch holes for the top punches. I started with a 16 inch 2x4 and when I needed more I glued a 2x6 to it. Later I added a 2x8. Before long I will need to add a 2x10. I label the holes with the size of the die.

[Harter66]

I'm using the Walmart Flambeau knock off tackle boxes for all of my small parts organization .
H& die , shell holders , die spare parts etc . They stack , seal and latch , and are fairly drop resistant . They hold each loose die and pin separately and the pins can't escape and they are easy to get out even with my size 14 fingers and size 10 pinkie .

[MOA]

Plano boxes for the sizers and the top punches.

https://i.postimg.cc/XvPGLzm7/20220405-145611-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DWqwyB7t)

https://i.postimg.cc/XNCFHnVM/20220405-145748-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/s13v1dQK)

[Mk42gunner]

I use an MTM plastic 12 gauge box for the H&I dies, it works well at least until you acquire more than 25 dies.

Since I usually use a home made top punch (1/4" rod one inch long), I'm not so worried about keeping the ones I have organized. They mostly reside in the flat plastic box (cassette tape sized) they were in when I bought a bunch of stuff at an auction.

My only problem is finding the boxes when I want to change size.

Robert

[beagle]

I use 35mm film canisters with the diameter marked on top. Have a 1 x 3 with holes that hangs over the sizer to store the most used. The remainder in plastic tackle boxed in order of diameter./beagle

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I use an MTM plastic 12 gauge box for the H&I dies, it works well at least until you acquire more than 25 dies.
>>>SNIP
I use the same MTM box, I mark the inside cover with size. works great!

[nvbirdman]

I am diabetic, and the containers my test strips come in are perfect for my h&i dies.

[Geezer in NH]

Plano boxes for the sizers and the top punches.

https://i.postimg.cc/XvPGLzm7/20220405-145611-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DWqwyB7t)

https://i.postimg.cc/XNCFHnVM/20220405-145748-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/s13v1dQK)

:goodpost:

[Jim22]

After reading all your responses I decided you guys had a better idea so I looked for small divided plastic organizers. I found this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXT6L7L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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They arrived today. They are small but sizing dies fit fine.

Thanks, all.

Jim

[gwpercle]

I found mine in bathroom wastepaper basket ... wife didn't realize how valuable pill bottles are and chunked them in trash ... No No No !
The most common sized one will hold H & I Dies and one or two top punches . Small ones will hold top punches of varying design . I write in magic marker what is in the bottle and keep all of them in a plastic container ... All H & I Dies and all top punches in the same container ... FREE !

If you want Free pill bottles ... just ask any person over the age of 50 ... by then the pill pushers will usually have you on High blood pressure medicne , 1 or 2 prescriptions ... High Colesteral Medicne , Acid reflux , heartburn , anti-biotics and pain medications .
I take 4 prescription medications my self ... but get 90 day refils that come in larger bottles ...
30 day prescription bottles are best for H&I dies .
Gary

[Green Frog]

I've been reading this with interest. While I have several dies semi-permanently installed Lyman and Ideal sizers from a couple of generations, I also have been stashing my spare H&I dies in a variety of unsatisfactory containers. Add to this that I'm going to start using a Star sizer and its dies as well... I just have reached critical mass and have to get organized or suffer the consequences. It looks like the Plano™ Box(es) MOA showed in post #5 may well be the way for me to go.

Froggie