New design for press - Page 2

ClemBert · May 5, 2010, 03:11 PM

BTW, that is a beautiful work of art!

CajunPowder · May 5, 2010, 09:16 PM

HisSoldier:

NICE loading press and great design work, it's very flexible.

Doc:

Perhaps a removable lever or one that extends so that it can be more compact in its partially disassembled state.

Even if the ultimate loader does not come out of this thread, there's been some good thought on it and plans for single loaders seem more simple now, yeah!

Doc Hoy · May 6, 2010, 09:59 AM

Yes...Heartily agree.

I have a press I built a couple months ago on which the lever engages a link that collapses and then the lever comes off. It breaks down into a space about 8 inches by 4 inches by 3 inches. But it is a little hard to use. It is easily small enough to satisfy me but it is just too finnicky to use.

You can probably find the thread on this forum that described and had photos.

A lot of folks think I am on a fools errand but this is the way I, 1) extend my shooting activity into non-shooting times. and 2) keep my sanity.

grymster2007 · May 6, 2010, 12:07 PM

Nice press HS!

For those who wonder why people make presses when onboard loading levers have served so well over the years, I think it's because a press can speed the loading process, maybe resulting in a more pleasant shooting experience and well..... because they can! Some people just like to tinker and if the end product is even marginally useful, the exercise can be considered a success.

Then there's me.... sort of satisfied with doing the electronic modeling, collecting the materials, stacking them on the bench then constantly protecting them from Mrs. Grymster's assaults on their usefulness.

HisSoldier · May 6, 2010, 01:11 PM

I think we would find that people with Remingtons are more inclined to have the press because it's so easy to take the cylinder out. One can be shooting while another is reloading.
I constantly wonder about reloading a BP revolver while huge bullets are chipping the trees on all sides, with friends screaming in pain, dealing with terror and shaking with adrenaline.

And in spite of a long history of such bravery, such sacrifice, we lost our country from within, to lawyers and politicians, not on the battlefield.

mykeal · May 6, 2010, 03:43 PM

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2) keep my sanity

And this is a requirement because....???

May 6, 2010, 09:59 AM	#28
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Cage, Yes...Heartily agree. I have a press I built a couple months ago on which the lever engages a link that collapses and then the lever comes off. It breaks down into a space about 8 inches by 4 inches by 3 inches. But it is a little hard to use. It is easily small enough to satisfy me but it is just too finnicky to use. You can probably find the thread on this forum that described and had photos. A lot of folks think I am on a fools errand but this is the way I, 1) extend my shooting activity into non-shooting times. and 2) keep my sanity. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

May 6, 2010, 12:07 PM	#29
grymster2007 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: In the oak studded hills near Napa Posts: 2,203	Nice press HS! For those who wonder why people make presses when onboard loading levers have served so well over the years, I think it's because a press can speed the loading process, maybe resulting in a more pleasant shooting experience and well..... because they can! Some people just like to tinker and if the end product is even marginally useful, the exercise can be considered a success. Then there's me.... sort of satisfied with doing the electronic modeling, collecting the materials, stacking them on the bench then constantly protecting them from Mrs. Grymster's assaults on their usefulness. __________________ grym

May 6, 2010, 01:11 PM	#30
HisSoldier Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2007 Location: Oregoncoast Posts: 1,793	I think we would find that people with Remingtons are more inclined to have the press because it's so easy to take the cylinder out. One can be shooting while another is reloading. I constantly wonder about reloading a BP revolver while huge bullets are chipping the trees on all sides, with friends screaming in pain, dealing with terror and shaking with adrenaline. And in spite of a long history of such bravery, such sacrifice, we lost our country from within, to lawyers and politicians, not on the battlefield. __________________ CNC produced 416 stainless triggers to replace the plastic triggers on Colt Mustangs, Mustang Plus II's, MK IV Government .380's and Sig P238's and P938's. Plus Colt Mustang hardened 416 guide rods, and Llama .32 and .380 recoil spring buttons, checkered nicely and blued.

May 5, 2010, 03:11 PM	#26
ClemBert Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	BTW, that is a beautiful work of art!

May 5, 2010, 09:16 PM	#27
CajunPowder Junior member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Louisiana - Cajun Triangle Posts: 223	HisSoldier: NICE loading press and great design work, it's very flexible. Doc: Perhaps a removable lever or one that extends so that it can be more compact in its partially disassembled state. Even if the ultimate loader does not come out of this thread, there's been some good thought on it and plans for single loaders seem more simple now, yeah!