Originally Posted by
Der Gebirgsjager
My only complaint, or perhaps preference, is that the latest model uses bushings with interrupted threads to rapidly change dies. A good idea, but in practice when using them if they turn just a little suddenly the bushing and die are pushed upward and out, and you have to stop and push them back into the press and turn them a bit to re-engage the threads. The tolerances need to be a bit tighter to prevent this unwanted turning. So my preference is the original model where the dies have to be screwed in and out. Not much of an inconvenience if one batch reloads, as you don't change dies that often.
DG