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[Hoser]

Would love to see that, Hoser! My issue is getting the powder container separated so I can gain access to the bottom/funnel portion! Mine seems to be held with 'unobtanium superglue of the galaxy', or something! I can't get them separated...

If its glued together, it is a really old measure.

[sellersm]

If its glued together, it is a really old measure.

Well I am a really old guy... at least that's what my kids tell me!

Any way to disassemble it?


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[Great-Kazoo]

Well I am a really old guy... at least that's what my kids tell me!

Any way to disassemble it?


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Cut the plexiglass tube out and go with one of these

http://wardlance.com/

[Irving]

The Whidden floating die toolhead are awesome. I have them on almost all my 550 caliber conversions.

I am partial to the UniqueTec micrometer powder bars. For small charges the Arredondo bar with the UT micrometer is an excellent addition.

Concerning the Uniquetec powder bar, I thought I had seen you mention repeatability in another thread. I'm under the impression that with the makings on the side, I can find the spot I need for the drop I want for a specific load/powder, write it down, and then quickly return to that setting in the future. If that is correct, is it true that I can spend the money on one UniqueTec powder bar, and have a nice compromise of easy repeatability at a cost much lower than buying an additional powder measure for each tool head?

[Great-Kazoo]

Concerning the Uniquetec powder bar, I thought I had seen you mention repeatability in another thread. I'm under the impression that with the makings on the side, I can find the spot I need for the drop I want for a specific load/powder, write it down, and then quickly return to that setting in the future. If that is correct, is it true that I can spend the money on one UniqueTec powder bar, and have a nice compromise of easy repeatability at a cost much lower than buying an additional powder measure for each tool head?

You can but.............. additional powder measures allow you to have them ready to go for each powder used. If not, using one powder measure means you have to verify it's clear of any residual powder from last load. Before switching to a different powder.

[Irving]

You can but.............. additional powder measures allow you to have them ready to go for each powder used. If not, using one powder measure means you have to verify it's clear of any residual powder from last load. Before switching to a different powder.

That's not an issue because right now each caliber I load has a different powder, so it's part of the change procedure. Kind of like checking the chamber before pulling the trigger to break down a Glock.

[mattiooo]

You can but.............. additional powder measures allow you to have them ready to go for each powder used. If not, using one powder measure means you have to verify it's clear of any residual powder from last load. Before switching to a different powder.

What's the best way to make sure it's clear? I'm assuming there are particles still stuck on the parts I can't see since they stick to the parts I can see.

[Great-Kazoo]

What's the best way to make sure it's clear? I'm assuming there are particles still stuck on the parts I can't see since they stick to the parts I can see.

I disassemble it, wipe with a dryer sheet. That's after using some low pressure compressed air to clear it out. Some think it's time consuming, but complain about spending money for another powder drop.

[Tim K]

I'm battling OAL variations on my 550. I've obviously tried hard mounting the toolhead, and I've ordered some new bearings for the shell plate.

Any other ideas?

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm battling OAL variations on my 550. I've obviously tried hard mounting the toolhead, and I've ordered some new bearings for the shell plate.

Any other ideas?

If it's a continual issue, look at the shellplate bolts. I was getting powder throw and OAL issues until i started taking the press apart. The shellplate bolts were loose enoughto be the issue. Removed and cleaned the threads, some blue lt, then reassembled, problem solved.