Kyle_in_Tex
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great super sleuthing!
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Sorry I missed the response!
Ok, back to the swage press.
So, I got sidetracked by 7 other hobbies.
So to get this press up and working with one of the 22 die sets I have, I needed a holder to hold the punch part. These “ punches” ( I don’t know the correct term) do not fit in a standard loading press holder like my other set of 22 dies. My other set will fit in a standard rockchucker, these not so much. So a bit of lathe and milling and presto!
The holder that came with the press (218 bee brass, and what I was copying for outside dimensions) is to the left. Center is the start of my holder and a factory rcbs holder for reference and “punches” are to the right.
Installed
And it is even coaxial!
Now the 6mm and 30 cal dies use threaded “punches” so now to make adapters for them, slow progress!
Ok, back to the swage press.
So, I got sidetracked by 7 other hobbies.
So to get this press up and working with one of the 22 die sets I have, I needed a holder to hold the punch part. These “ punches” ( I don’t know the correct term) do not fit in a standard loading press holder like my other set of 22 dies. My other set will fit in a standard rockchucker, these not so much. So a bit of lathe and milling and presto!
The holder that came with the press (218 bee brass, and what I was copying for outside dimensions) is to the left. Center is the start of my holder and a factory rcbs holder for reference and “punches” are to the right.
Installed
And it is even coaxial!
Now the 6mm and 30 cal dies use threaded “punches” so now to make adapters for them, slow progress!
Kyle_in_Tex
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Good old, old school vernier calipers. I have to use my readers to get an accurate reading. I think I'm up to 2X but if I need to see really really close then 3X.
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Oh there is a magnifying glass attached to that stand
( plus 2-2.5 X readers)
I’m in the same boat
( plus 2-2.5 X readers)
I’m in the same boat
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Made a saw holder, made in such a way that I can still use hitch or grapple. Adjustable for my other saws
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So I got sick of my little butane torch for small solder projects so I picked up a micro smith oxy/acetyl torch. There are a lot of cheaper ones on amazon but most had poor reviews, especially related to control knobs. Well, the 160$ was well spent, this thing is a dream to weld/solder with.
This is maybe the 3rd biggest tip. Several are much smaller. Silver soldering was a breeze and the knobs were perfect for flame control.
This is maybe the 3rd biggest tip. Several are much smaller. Silver soldering was a breeze and the knobs were perfect for flame control.
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A couple vises added.
A twin screw fisher, cleaned up and added to smith area:
A big Morgan 60 for reloading area.
First the stand:
The tree it came from, red oak
Sanded, 340+ lbs (18x18x30)
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Morgan 60 w brass jaws
A twin screw fisher, cleaned up and added to smith area:
A big Morgan 60 for reloading area.
First the stand:
The tree it came from, red oak
Sanded, 340+ lbs (18x18x30)
Poly
Morgan 60 w brass jaws
It looks like you really don’t want to spill that beer. First person I know that has a beer vise.
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Ha!