Who would have thunk it?

I was nosing around in some old boxes of reloading stuff to see if I could find something to use making myself a 410 loading outfit similar to the Lee Loader or X Ring. Lo and behold I found not one but two 16 gauge reloading kits that I had forgotten all about. They were purchase years ago and just put back for some reason. One is an older Lee Loader in 16 gauge and the other is a Pioneer. The Pioneer is mostly wood with the only metal part being the pin in the nose of the decapper. I don't know where or when it came into my possession. It would be a very simple job to make one like it in 410 and I might just do that. james

As a woodworker making my own reloading tools sounds like a neat idea, can you post pictures?

Here are the photos you wanted. Attachment 319711. Attachment 319712

An interesting project James.

Just spitballing, but….instead of wood, why not try making them out of plastic rod stock?

dverna, I have to do things the old fashioned hard way; with files, sandpaper, and a hand drill. If I had a lath I would make nearly all my own equipment, but I don't and never will. But I do enjoy just working with my hands and developing patience at the same time. james

Some particularly hard wood like rock maple?