Originally Posted by
DoubleBuck
HighUintas;
I looked at your pictures and if what I saw was correct, it looked to me like your aluminum plate was bridged across the 'I'-beams of your press? If so, I would say the aluminum is deflecting, and letting the powder ooze out. Try putting a steel plate across the beams and set the aluminum on it. I would think that would stop the deflection and probably stop the aluminum from tearing, as well.
If your steel plates that came with the press are painted, you should be able to sand them off and maintain a flat edge, with an angle grinder and sanding disk. Or, if you don't have one, just remove the paint with paint remover. If it is powder coat, that may not work.
When I was young in the boonies of Wyoming, I could run all day, with a rifle and my dog. Today, just hearing you guys talk about running makes me hurt.
One more thing, how did you increase the speed of your HF tumbler that fast? With plastic tubing? And, did it cause excessive belt wear, what ever you did? I think mine is down around 40 RPM, but don't remember. And, I just counted them, awhile back.
Merry Christmas everybody! I hope the fat man in the red suit is good to you!!!!