I'm using my old RCBS press to derim 22 cases to make up bullets. As we all know that pulling the handle can be rather tiresome. I've decided to convert the press to use a pneumatic cylinder to move the ram back and forth. I have a suitable cylinder on hand and a plan on how to mount the cylinder and RCBS press.
What kind of modifications would be needed to the press ram to keep this project going? The ideal way would be to find someone who could make a new ram so I can keep the original. I can do some of my own machining so it's just a good explanation of the mods needed.
Also would anyone know how to activate the cylinder to extend and retract the ram. My thought is a spring loaded switch that I would push in one direction and to move the ram to derim it and then move the other way to retract the piston. I'm not an engineer so I could sure use some help with this as well. The j4 jacketed bullets are for my long range 223.
Thanks for any and all help with my project. I'll post pictures and explanations as I work my way through this so other folks can put something together as well.
Lee