universal shell holder extension... anything like this exist ???

Magnum Wheel Man · October 8, 2009, 08:07 AM

I like using file trim dies that my buddy has been making for me for trimming cases, the only negitive, is that an extended shell holder is needed for each caliber... after buying 5-6 of them now... I started thinking... hmmm...

what if there was a shell holder extension, that would snap into the press, & regular shell holders would snap into the top of the extension... it would mean I didn't have to buy an extended shell holder for every caliber...

anything out there like that right now, any reason why it wouldn't work, before I have my machinist buddy build me something like that ???

wncchester · October 8, 2009, 12:07 PM

I know of no such but you present a novel idea. I think I may try to find an old ram with the correct head and lathe turn such a device for myself.

Dr. Strangelove · October 8, 2009, 03:59 PM

Wish I had a machinist buddy.....

BigJakeJ1s · October 8, 2009, 09:09 PM

You mean like this:

CH4D makes it:

http://www.ch4d.com/catalog/?p=66

Their website is http://www.ch4d.com

Andy

Magnum Wheel Man · October 9, 2009, 08:16 AM

talked to my buddy last night, & the extended shell holders we have will fit through the 3/4" threaded opening at the top of the press, & a normal shell holder does not, so for using a trim die on a shorter case ( like 5.7 X 28, 22 Hornet, etc. ) the shell holder needs to clear the bottom of the upper portion of the press... so a normal shell holder may just need to be trimmed to a smaller diameter to work with an extension...

thanks for the link of the one already being made...

McClintock · October 9, 2009, 09:09 AM

RCBS makes some extended shell holders, I found these on Wholesale Sports' website:

http://www.wholesalesports.com/store...prod87495.html

Is this kind of what you're looking for?

Cheers!
McClintock

wncchester · October 9, 2009, 09:16 AM

"You mean like this: CH4D makes it:"

That's a conventional extended shell holder.

The idea of using a short section of upper ram is unique in that it would allow ANY conventional shell holder to work. And, if a shell holder should need to be turned down, that's no problem either.

Magnum Wheel Man · October 9, 2009, 09:18 AM

that appears to be what I was looking for... the description is weak, but the pic looks right, at that price I might as well order one & see... thanks for the links guys

brickeyee · October 9, 2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

That's a conventional extended shell holder.

That is a ram extender, not a shell holder.

It will fit any regular ram and accept any regular shell holder.

It does not hold shells by itself.

wncchester · October 9, 2009, 04:43 PM

"That is a ram extender, not a shell holder."

Oops, my bad. Taking a second look, I think you are right! Good eye.

October 8, 2009, 08:07 AM	#1
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	universal shell holder extension... anything like this exist ??? I like using file trim dies that my buddy has been making for me for trimming cases, the only negitive, is that an extended shell holder is needed for each caliber... after buying 5-6 of them now... I started thinking... hmmm... what if there was a shell holder extension, that would snap into the press, & regular shell holders would snap into the top of the extension... it would mean I didn't have to buy an extended shell holder for every caliber... anything out there like that right now, any reason why it wouldn't work, before I have my machinist buddy build me something like that ??? __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

October 9, 2009, 08:16 AM	#5
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	talked to my buddy last night, & the extended shell holders we have will fit through the 3/4" threaded opening at the top of the press, & a normal shell holder does not, so for using a trim die on a shorter case ( like 5.7 X 28, 22 Hornet, etc. ) the shell holder needs to clear the bottom of the upper portion of the press... so a normal shell holder may just need to be trimmed to a smaller diameter to work with an extension... thanks for the link of the one already being made... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

October 9, 2009, 09:18 AM	#8
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	that appears to be what I was looking for... the description is weak, but the pic looks right, at that price I might as well order one & see... thanks for the links guys __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

October 8, 2009, 12:07 PM	#2
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	I know of no such but you present a novel idea. I think I may try to find an old ram with the correct head and lathe turn such a device for myself.

October 8, 2009, 03:59 PM	#3
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	Wish I had a machinist buddy.....

October 8, 2009, 09:09 PM	#4
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	You mean like this: CH4D makes it: http://www.ch4d.com/catalog/?p=66 Their website is http://www.ch4d.com Andy

October 9, 2009, 09:16 AM	#7
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	"You mean like this: CH4D makes it:" That's a conventional extended shell holder. The idea of using a short section of upper ram is unique in that it would allow ANY conventional shell holder to work. And, if a shell holder should need to be turned down, that's no problem either.

October 9, 2009, 04:43 PM	#10
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	"That is a ram extender, not a shell holder." Oops, my bad. Taking a second look, I think you are right! Good eye.