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January 1, 2013, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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Anyone have the round lee die boxes and lee turret press
I just bought 3 of these boxes to store my different turrets for my Lee Turret press. One of the boxes the turret with dies fit perfectly. The other 2 the turrets won’t fit. I can force them in but they get stuck and I have a hell of a time getting the turret out.
The one that fits fine the lip of the turret sits right on the edge of the die box when it’s flipped over. The other 2 I can just get the turret started into the box but it’s like the box it tapered and if I push further into the box it just gets tighter and tighter. Anyone have these that can comment? I emailed Lee and am waiting to hear back Thanks! Jonathan |
January 1, 2013, 02:48 PM | #2 |
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Flip over the base of the die box and the turret sits right in there and you can still put the lid on.
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January 1, 2013, 03:06 PM | #3 |
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The round storage boxes fit the 3 hole turrets best. I originally had a 3 hole turret and then upgraded to the 4 hole Lee Classic Turret. I just converted the classic to take 3 hole turrets, it's pretty cheap to do. I believe the parts can be had at midway or from lee.
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January 1, 2013, 03:25 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the replies guys and happy New year. Pictures speak a thousand words. The first picture shows how one of the boxes fit my turret. I am assuming this is how they are suppose to fit.
The second picture is die box 2 and 3 with the same turret in it. Notice that it won't go all the way in. I can force it in but it gets stuck in there and took me about 15 min to get it out. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 |
January 1, 2013, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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Ha ha, yep, I was thinking 3-hole turrets since that's what I use. Sorry.
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January 2, 2013, 03:18 AM | #6 |
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The round storage "boxes" I have cannot fit the turret as your pictures show at all. There is a 1" diameter tube in the way (in mine, purchased in 2010). The inside diameter of the tube is just the right size to fit the sizing die (barely) or the case-mouth belling (easier), so putting the turret (with dies installed) into the round box UPSIDE DOWN seems like the intended fit. I drop the shell holder in first.
The top of the die box goes on without any trouble at all. No troubles. If Lee does not have a solution (which would surprise me if they didn't), a 4" diameter section of PVC plumbing (drain) pipe should do, as the turret is just a little bit over 3" in diameter. Lost Sheep |
January 2, 2013, 09:18 AM | #7 |
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I have 4 of them. Three fit perfectly and one is too small, just like yours. I still use it since the lid still goes on, but sometimes it's a pain to get the turret out.
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January 2, 2013, 11:25 AM | #8 |
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Same problem here, I cured it with the good old Dremel using the sanding bands on a sanding drum , http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessor...l.aspx?pid=407
Got all 6 turrets to fit nice.
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January 2, 2013, 02:14 PM | #9 |
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Take a 3" hole saw and make one.I just made a pistol station in my room.For one shelf I took a 3" hole saw and drilled out places spaced out just right to hold 6 or 8 die heads.Will soon get some one to make little covers for the heads I have to help keep them dust free.Just be careful when sanding the hole out smooth,the 3" hole saw is already a little big.You can even add counter top to make it look better.
works really great for me,all I do is turn one out then change and place the unwanted head to its place on the shelf I'll tyr and put a pic up for ya later
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January 2, 2013, 07:07 PM | #10 | |
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Where did you sand?
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It may seem obvious to you but leaving any detail of your instruction out is a potential stumbling block for those who follow you. Thanks for your post. Thankfully, my die boxes it just fine. Lost Sheep |
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January 5, 2013, 05:14 PM | #11 |
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Lee contacted me back and are sending me replacement. Great customer service !
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