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WallyM3 · February 4, 2013, 01:28 PM

Operations performed with the RCBS 2 lube require less effort than those attempted with Imperial Wax. While alternating lubes during experimentation, I got another case stuck, this time in a Pacific Durachrome sizer using Imperial Wax. And stuck with the expander button in the case. Into the freezer went the whole disfunctional mess (@ -20deg. F) for 36 hours.

My attempt to "push" the case out by screwing in the rod stripped the 1/2"-20 male threads, so I sawed through the rod at its narrowest point. I then drilled out the base of the case undersized for a 7/16"-20 tap, inserted the tap to full thread depth and knocked it out from the now clear hole in the top of the die. It came out with what was left of the case.

Fortunately, making a new expander rod is Machine Shop 101, so I'll be back in business shortly.

And using RCBS 2.

February 4, 2013, 01:28 PM	#17
WallyM3 Member Join Date: October 23, 2012 Posts: 18	Reporting back. Operations performed with the RCBS 2 lube require less effort than those attempted with Imperial Wax. While alternating lubes during experimentation, I got another case stuck, this time in a Pacific Durachrome sizer using Imperial Wax. And stuck with the expander button in the case. Into the freezer went the whole disfunctional mess (@ -20deg. F) for 36 hours. My attempt to "push" the case out by screwing in the rod stripped the 1/2"-20 male threads, so I sawed through the rod at its narrowest point. I then drilled out the base of the case undersized for a 7/16"-20 tap, inserted the tap to full thread depth and knocked it out from the now clear hole in the top of the die. It came out with what was left of the case. Fortunately, making a new expander rod is Machine Shop 101, so I'll be back in business shortly. And using RCBS 2.