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Thread: Ordered MP 4 cav mold....what handles?

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    Ordered MP 4 cav mold....what handles?

    I just ordered a 4 cav. brass .358 HP mold from MP overseas. I already have Lee handles. Will those work? If not, what are my options?

    Thanks!!

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    Lee works best, opens wider. It's what I use.
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    mihec sells handles too.
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    I have both Lee and MP handles for mine. I find the MO handles are made better and handles slip off less but both do the job.

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    Appreciate the replies. I'll give the Lee a try and upgrade if need be.

    Thanks

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    If the wood starts slipping on the handles just put some Gorilla Glue in them and drive them back on firmly. I haven't had one come loose yet that I have done this to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Finster101 View Post
    If the wood starts slipping on the handles just put some Gorilla Glue in them and drive them back on firmly. I haven't had one come loose yet that I have done this to.
    I'm a big fan of Gorilla Glue!!! Use it all the time. Never tested it with extreme heat. It holds up?

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    The Gorilla Glue fix is new to me, too. I've used JB Weld to reattach wood handles to the tangs.

    MP molds are pretty meaty; maybe a bit tiring or awkward to use for small hands. I hadn't appreciated that they don't open as wide; a possible issue with the eight bangers?

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    If I have a set of Lee handles with loose wood I've found that JB Weld is the best thing to make them stay put.
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