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  1. 11-30-2008, 06:33 PM #1
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    Lee Tester Modifications

    Some modifications I made to my Lee hardness testers to make use easier and more consistent.
    I mounted a dial indicator on the tester so I would have the exact pressure each time. I mounted the scope into a childs microscope [ I coud not hold it steady enough to count the scale lines] which gives me complete and easy control over focus and frees up both hands to position boolit under scope.
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  2. 11-30-2008, 06:56 PM #2
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    Hey that looks GOOD!
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  3. 12-01-2008, 03:34 AM #3
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    Larry that's slick!
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  4. 12-01-2008, 08:18 AM #4
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    That is the one problem I have with the lee tester holding it steady. That Looks good.
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  5. 12-02-2008, 05:06 PM #5
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    +1 on all above! I'm going out to look for a child's microscope TODAY!
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  6. 12-06-2008, 07:56 AM #6
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    What a neat set up!! At 61 my Lee tester has proven to be a challenge to use. I've found that when held still, it will give very accurate readings. I'm off to hobby lobby!! Thanks for sharing such a neat idea. In my mind one of the best tips of 08. As your reward, with everything being like it is, you have gained my respect and friendship. Won't buy a cup of Joe but has a longer lasting effect.
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  7. 12-06-2008, 10:31 AM #7
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    Excellent idea!
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  8. 12-06-2008, 04:40 PM #8
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  9. 12-06-2008, 07:12 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by cajun shooter View Post
    What a neat set up!! At 61 my Lee tester has proven to be a challenge to use. I've found that when held still, it will give very accurate readings. I'm off to hobby lobby!! Thanks for sharing such a neat idea. In my mind one of the best tips of 08. As your reward, with everything being like it is, you have gained my respect and friendship. Won't buy a cup of Joe but has a longer lasting effect.
    Reward accepted. What more could one ask for. Better than $
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  10. 12-09-2008, 07:54 PM #10
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    Excellent!!
    My problem is turning round and round in the gun room to get good enough light in the scale and by the time I do the scale is off somewhere else but the 'dimple'.
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  11. 12-19-2008, 12:03 PM #11
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    I place my scope in a 45ACP die in my press and runt the bullet up with the ram.
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  12. 01-02-2009, 11:59 AM #12
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    I am at a almost total lack for words...which is a rare thing for me.

    WOW What a great idea. Like others have said, I'm off to find a childs microscope today. Maybe Harbor freight??
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  13. 01-02-2009, 12:24 PM #13
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    Nice work largom, I missed this post the first time around.

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    gonna order me one of those lee hardness testers today
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