Hi Mark,
you are right, I am working on a new design for the flipper that can be used with nosedown plates. A solution without printing a new whole base should be possible.
Mike
P.S.: really nice and solid print, btw!
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I modified my small spring housing to hold the large spring. It works however I drilled the countersunk hole for the spring off center, I just couldn't clamp it solid enough to do a good job drilling. I just need to make sure I put the flush side down when screwing the housing to the plate.
There are several different springs out there, with different OD. Here a picture how to handle it.
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Hi Mike,
Are you using a refrigeration tubing spring that is used to bend copper pipe as your delivery tube to the dropper? I like that plastic piece. I assume it attaches to the bottom of the collator? Another piece I didn't get.
I just saw a set of those springs in the hardware store for roughly $6.00 ea if that i what your using.
Please read the instructions on thingiverse ;)
Quote:
Springs: https://www.doublealpha.biz/mrbullet...ension-adaptor „Two sizes are available. The Small (10mm inner diameter) matches the springs used with the rifle caliber machines and the large size (12mm inner diameter) as shipped with the pistol calibers.”
I have to do something different. I cannot in good conscience purchase too much from MBF. a refrigeration spring for 3/8 tubing and 1/2" tubing are what I'm going to try for roughly $12.00 for the pair plus tax. I have several in my tool box if memory is correct but they may have some rust on them so new is in order.
Maybe copper tubing with a flare at the collator end? I still have some refrigeration tools left.
LMAO
For a second I was like what the heck is Scotty?
Then I reread and caught the Star Trek reference
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I modified the flipper. It has an eliptical shape now, not interfering with the drop hole.
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what do you think?
All that is needed from Double Alpha is the extension spring $11 (the MBF spring is WAY easier to use as it is way more flexible than tubing benders), the MBF motor $25 and the MBF drop die $49.. everything else is printed, or if you utilize my idea for mounting a piece of 3/4" square tubing from Home Depot for universal stand either from the press body or from anywhere on your bench then you can use my square tubing adapter I will post on thingiverse.
I will be Posting the 9 mm and .45 drop tubes that work for the Lee BD system. as well as a version for the RCBS drop die, all for the optical sensor only. Should have them up here within the next week or so on my Thingiverse (once I figure out how to upload the files) , and I'm sure Mike will link to them as I will send him the files as well to add to the original project.
Gerry G
What printers and filament are you all using? (Anet A8 or A6) (ABS, PLA) (1.75 or 3.0).
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Anet a8 , pla 1.75
Btw cheap $40’per 2 rolls
Had to look it up
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Monoprice maker select plus using Hatchbox pla 1.75 $22 shipped per roll on amazon.
Monoprice maker select plus, 1.25, glass on bed (stock bed was warped). Solutech PLA from Amazon, $20 per roll.