Just ordered bunch of stuff from Lathesmith............now I just need to get the Star sizer!!!:-)
I'm in Phoenix this week so I plan on stopping by Magna/Star to see if they will sell at their factory...........
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Just ordered bunch of stuff from Lathesmith............now I just need to get the Star sizer!!!:-)
I'm in Phoenix this week so I plan on stopping by Magna/Star to see if they will sell at their factory...........
yes pulled a few bullets . after I pulled a few bullets cast lead. I get .400 or less at times.. Talked to my favoriate gun smith and he agrees with you, get a new star sizer die. Will send PM with order.
Hope you have a pleasant visit there Roy...357, check your email, I believe we've got you covered now.
Chris:
I would like two more standard flange STAR dies. As on my previous orders i want a single row of five holes on each.
Sizes 0.359" and 0.430".
Please include a punch with each die with setscrew locking nut.
I will send same information with payment.
Best Regards,
Jerry
Hi Jerry, check your PM's, I've got you covered.
Thanks,
lathesmith
I have been buying my Star Luber Sizer die from Chris (Lathesmith) for a couple of years now. I like my dies to be make like the orginal Star dies, so the same hole configuration as the Star dies and I like hardened by heat treating.
Chris does a wonderful job and some times I need a die that is an in betwen size, like a .3245 and he makes them for me. I have never worn one out or worn a die it into another size that Chris has made, so I know they are very well made. I don't buy as many as some people, but enough to supply all of the calibers that my brother and I shoot, which is many. I sell some of my cast bullets when certain fades are happening like the 7.62 x 54R bullets, because generally they need to be .312 or .314 in diameter due to barrel wear. This is also on top of buying a semi custom mold, like NOE molds.
Chris is a real friend of the boolit casters and his fine work makes my life easier and my shots more accurate.
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So here is big thanks to Chris. :awesome:
Jerry
I am a very lazy person so I have Chris make me a die to fit each bullet design ( or group of similar bullet designs). Luckily I do not shoot too many different calibers. He also makes a matching punch with the locking nut so I do not fiddle around each time I change set-ups. Most of my bullets have a single lube groove so I request the dies be made with a single row of five holes. I hate plugging and unplugging the holes of multi-row dies so I buy a specific die to match multi-grooved bullets when needed. The added expense is more than made up for in reduced blood-pressure! Buying all of this equipment is much better than a bank account anyway! :) :)
Chris’ craftsmanship is outstanding and specs are perfect each time I order ! As Jerry indicated we are very lucky to have him producing such fine equipment !
Jerry
Wow, thanks for the kind words guys, it really makes me feel very fortunate to be able to be helpful to so many great casters and shooters! What a wonderful place this is!
lathesmith
Howdy Lathsmith
How do I get to your order form?
Dusty Ed
Hi Ed, check your PM's, I should have you covered now.
lathesmith
I am thrilled with the fit and performance of the sizing dies you sent me, I'll be back to order more.
Just received the dies and punches,
they are very well done,
and I suspect they will work great!!
I will be ordering more soon!!
thanks,
Bob
Chris:
The 0.430", 0.359", and punches arrived in good order ! VERY "pretty" ! I think I will just start signing my retirement check over to you each month and forget about PayPal ! :) :)
What is this about an "Order Form"? Getting formal now? :) :)
Thank you again !
Jerry
Hi Jerry,
Thank for the note, and the compliments. It seems the booliteers of the forums here really appreciate the fine art of making tools for the boolit-making trade! Not just dies, but molds, and other great stuff from the talented vendors we have here. As for order forms, a good old-fashioned PM or email will do just fine, thank you very much!
As always, a big THANK YOU to all you guys for supporting me and the forums here, what a great place to hang out!
lathesmith
Lathesmith - just received your shipment of a die, punch and lock ring. Great stuff, as always, and many thanks!
garrison joe
Chris: Sorry for the belated Kudos: I received my die, top punches and roller handle and am truely impressed by the turn around time and the quality of the work. I used snap rings to hold the handle untill I read the post about flattening one side of the rod...that works much better. I bent the handle slightly to accommodate the size of my hand and the proximity of the edge of my bench. Thanks for a fine product at a reasonale price. DRNurse1
Hello,
Pm sent for multiple items.
Thank you,
jeeedbb, PM replied to.
Thanks,
lathesmith
Yet another PM sent for you.
Advil, PM replied to.
Thanks,
lathesmith