LYMAN 55 Powder Thrower

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Reckon I need a new screw checker. The screw fits into the number 8 hole and is a fairly loose fit in the number 10. A 10-32 fits the the rotor's hole, obviously the wrong pitch, though. Also, I measured the thread length (3/16") not the overall length of one-quarter inch.

Thus, I owe everyone an apology, for providing some incorrect information.

[P.K.]

It took a few days but here's the answer, confirming what others have said.

Subject: Lyman Contact Form:
Message: Can you please tell me what size the Slide End Plate Screw part
> No.7990293 on the Lyman 55 powder measure is? Thank you and regards,
> Woody

From Lyman:
It is a 10-36 thread screw. It has .190" long threads and is .25" long
overall.

So there IS some Service in Lyman's Customer Service.

Regards, Woody

Sheesh! If I had more than one I'd send it. I do have a LEE measure looking for a home. Has a stand too if you want it. You guy's REALLY down south have been good friends and a joy to read. Free to you. PM me your addy and it's yours.

[adrians]

my #55 has a "buggered" screw as you can see,it barely screws in and at an angle to boot ,it just looks nasty .
soooo i'm gonna take the drum out put it in my drill press vice and d/t another (hopefully vertical,straight,)hole and put a bress screw in there ,if i can find one.
my #55 is dedicated to 16 grns 2400,
the unflow does the other stuff.
i know i'm rambling but it's saturday and my wife said i can ramble today.
have a good-un.
adrians.

[63 Shiloh]

Hi Gents,

First let me say thanks for all the advice and offers of help.

Marvelous attitudes by all.

I have managed to re-cut the thread and now have a working 55 doing very well indeed.

Apologies for the lateness in my post, I have been away looking for a new job in the North. No Internet or phone coverage where I was.

I need to get some courses done and hopefully will land this new job.

P.K. , a very generous offer mate. Maybe use the Lee to help a young shooter or for someone in need. I would not feel right taking up such a wonderful offer when there are others who may need it more.

You are definitely a good bloke!

Mike

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Good to hear that you got it working.

And, speaking of work, all the best at getting the job.