Making that Bullet Collator

[TylerR]

Files are up. I even generated the hex plates. I have never printed a hex plate so use at your own risk. It should fit the adapters that were posted.

[lablover]

Thanks Tyler!

Crazy question for anybody. With Tylers new design, is there a way to mount it to the side of a Dillon Case feeder? I have a few Dillon presses and a bullet feeder mounted to one would be a plus. I'm also gonna browse this thread again and see if someone has an option. Might be super simple and I missed it.

Thanks Gents

[lablover]

Files are up. I even generated the hex plates. I have never printed a hex plate so use at your own risk. It should fit the adapters that were posted.

WOW, thats a micro bevel on the bottom of those plates. Thanks a million

[o416]

Files are up. I even generated the hex plates. I have never printed a hex plate so use at your own risk. It should fit the adapters that were posted.

Hi Tyler, thanks for everything you have done for us. Where exactly are the files? I know you posted a Google Drive link before but I don't remember which page it is on in this thread.

[lablover]

Files are up. I even generated the hex plates. I have never printed a hex plate so use at your own risk. It should fit the adapters that were posted.

FYI
The new sized flipper plates fit like a glove. Perfect

[lablover]

Hi Tyler, thanks for everything you have done for us. Where exactly are the files? I know you posted a Google Drive link before but I don't remember which page it is on in this thread.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...y0qvUSP9B4MwvV

[TylerR]

Thanks Tyler!

Crazy question for anybody. With Tylers new design, is there a way to mount it to the side of a Dillon Case feeder? I have a few Dillon presses and a bullet feeder mounted to one would be a plus. I'm also gonna browse this thread again and see if someone has an option. Might be super simple and I missed it.

Thanks Gents

The original AM files had a mount for that. I didn't recreate it because it wasn't what I needed, but I could modify my mount easily to hang off the side of the dillon feeder. Give me a day or two and I'll get something going.

[gnafin]

The original AM files had a mount for that. I didn't recreate it because it wasn't what I needed, but I could modify my mount easily to hang off the side of the dillon feeder. Give me a day or two and I'll get something going.

i will like that as well.

[TylerR]

i will like that as well.

In thinking about it the hard part is creating a mount that will allow you to hang off the side but also easily adjust the angle. I have some ideas.

[lablover]

In thinking about it the hard part is creating a mount that will allow you to hang off the side but also easily adjust the angle. I have some ideas.

Love it! The mad scientist at work! Thanks buddy

[GWS]

In thinking about it the hard part is creating a mount that will allow you to hang off the side but also easily adjust the angle. I have some ideas.

jmorris and I were talking about mounts a while back, and he wasn't real thrilled with 3D printed ones. Least not made of PLA. I even had some trouble with my down tube holding up (maybe I'm too rough with things). Anyway, that's why I mounted aluminum under my base plate. Add a 100 bullets and that's a lot of weight. I only want to set it all up once. Maybe some of the other plastics make better stronger mounts......?

[lablover]

jmorris and I were talking about mounts a while back, and he wasn't real thrilled with 3D printed ones. Least not made of PLA. I even had some trouble with my down tube holding up (maybe I'm too rough with things). Anyway, that's why I mounted aluminum under my base plate. Add a 100 bullets and that's a lot of weight. I only want to set it all up once. Maybe some of the other plastics make better stronger mounts......?

I think I may also go this route in the future. I want to give the side mount a try first.

GWS. Have you perfected that proximity sensor mount yet? I have a sensor arriving today and would love to give it a try if it’s available

[TylerR]

jmorris and I were talking about mounts a while back, and he wasn't real thrilled with 3D printed ones. Least not made of PLA. I even had some trouble with my down tube holding up (maybe I'm too rough with things). Anyway, that's why I mounted aluminum under my base plate. Add a 100 bullets and that's a lot of weight. I only want to set it all up once. Maybe some of the other plastics make better stronger mounts......?

I designed mine to be very beefy, printed it with pla+ 6 walls and 50% infill and it has held up very well. I agree though the mount is a potential week point if not done right.

[GWS]

I think I may also go this route in the future. I want to give the side mount a try first.

GWS. Have you perfected that proximity sensor mount yet? I have a sensor arriving today and would love to give it a try if it’s available

Yes....I was going to mount the feeder first, but that's going to take some time since I'm doing all metal and on a rail. Planning to get my materials today, but guess I ought to just do a quick video with a temporary so you all can see the thing working. Will do that today too.

Just one problem......I don't have a way to publish the STL files except email or thingiverse. I can email you and Tyler with them if you want them (pm me if you want that). Tyler's also welcome to add them to his stash if he thinks they are worth adding, but would have to email him too. The cad files are Autocad's .dwg file format. I doubt he can convert them be able to play with them on OpenScad. I just haven't made time to learn Openscad yet. Another option is to email them to RedlegEd.....since I have his email.....and he has Tylers' I'll do that anyway...he's been following silently this latest surge of thread activity.

[TylerR]

So who wants to be the one to test this dillon mount? I have not printed or tested it.
It is designed to hang off the side of the dillon case feed and allow rotation to get the correct angle. Uses a 3/8" x 1" bolt, washer, and lock nut to connect the two parts.

[Fil131]

So who wants to be the one to test this dillon mount? I have not printed or tested it.
It is designed to hang off the side of the dillon case feed and allow rotation to get the correct angle. Uses a 3/8" x 1" bolt, washer, and lock nut to connect the two parts.

I wouldn't mind trying it but do not have my press yet, it'll be arriving next week or the week after hopefully. I am of course using PETG instead of PLA so may not be apples to apples with everyone else.

[TylerR]

I wouldn't mind trying it but do not have my press yet, it'll be arriving next week or the week after hopefully. I am of course using PETG instead of PLA so may not be apples to apples with everyone else.

I am going to print a small piece of the part that actually fits over the press case feeder to make sure it is close. I want it to fit but not be too loose.

[Fil131]

I am going to print a small piece of the part that actually fits over the press case feeder to make sure it is close. I want it to fit but not be too loose.

Sounds good, I don't mind printing and trying it out, just can't give it a real test until my press has arrived and I at least have my case feeder body to attach it to.

[lablover]

So who wants to be the one to test this dillon mount? I have not printed or tested it.
It is designed to hang off the side of the dillon case feed and allow rotation to get the correct angle. Uses a 3/8" x 1" bolt, washer, and lock nut to connect the two parts.

I’d be happy to test it! Might be a few days before I get to it however as both printers are being used. Tell me how to get to the files. Looks awesome

[Fil131]

Just let me know where to download it from and as soon as my 6hr print is done I'll print it.