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    Need handles for Thompson Center single cavity mold

    I received a used TC Maxi Ball mold and need handles. I think I've finally tracked down the Thompson model # for the handles (Thompson Center single cavity mold handles #732), but wondered if any other brands may work.

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    Lyman's work.

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    For the Lyman single cavity molds?
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    I use Lyman handles on mine.

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    I just took the handles off of a Lyman single cavity mold and they fit my TC mold. I think that Lyman also makes another size for their 2 cav mold that probably would work too.

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    Old style Lyman single cavity. I have a set of T/C handles on one of my Lyman moulds. I discovered that they fit one day when I was getting a mold out of storage to use and the T/C handles were the first thing I got ahold of.Robert

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    Tried LEE handle's yet?

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    Lee's six cavity handles may work.

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    I use the Lyman small handles on mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ghh3rd View Post
    For the Lyman single cavity molds?
    yes, single cavity lyman handles work. I have a TC mould maxi ball mould and it was clearly cut by lyman.
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    TC and Lyman 1c handles are the same...metal wise,.... made in the same place I would bet. I personally prefer the long tapered wood on the TC versions and actively seek them out as they fit my mitts better than the stubby wood on the Lyman version.

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    Seems like the TC single cavity handles are hard to come by.
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    Lee's six cavity handles may work.
    Bingo! Work like a charm, although that tiny mold looks a little silly hanging way out there on those long handles.
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    Yes Lee 6 cavity handles work fine.
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    T/C stopped making handles back in 04

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