Was it here that someone showed their press with LED lights?

KeithB78 · December 15, 2007, 08:32 AM

So they can see the powder level in the case?

hunter64 · December 15, 2007, 08:37 AM

I saw one on a web site but basically it was as you said. They took a little led and ran the wires to the back and had a switch with a transformer to a wall socket. I have been thinking of doing the same thing but taking it one step further and adding a small mirror of some kind that you could just look into and see without having to bend over to see inside the case. When I get it done I will post a picture.

Edward429451 · December 15, 2007, 10:42 AM

I tried and tried to get a mirror on my 550B to no avail. Post back if you figger it out.

mc223 · December 15, 2007, 01:05 PM

http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1255

I use a Reading lamp that I got at Wally World for like $9

Ed the Rangerat · December 15, 2007, 01:54 PM

Edward,

Here is my quick and dirty mirror attachment. Gives good view as I sit and load. Second photo shows image in mirror down to base of brass.

KeithB78 · December 15, 2007, 02:13 PM

I like light Load one is nice for the Dillon

Here is what i use on my Lee for now, but a light inside would be best

Luis Leon · December 16, 2007, 11:08 PM

I use a camping type LED head lamp to look inside my cases after the powder drop. I used a Lee turret press. Hope that helps.

regards,

Luis Leon

ludwig1138 · December 17, 2007, 08:22 AM

I routed a groove in a flat piece of wood and used cable clamps to mount a Streamlight LED with flexible neck. It works great and stays out of the way.

Sport45 · December 18, 2007, 03:27 AM

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Was it here that someone showed their press with LED lights?
So they can see the powder level in the case?

I think I know what you're talking about, but I can't find it for the life of me. Someone had mounted a small light on a bracket so that it swung over the case and came on when the handle was pushed forward. Maybe somebody will remember who it was and post a link.

jhansman · December 18, 2007, 02:56 PM

I wonder if these would work. One has a magnetic base, so in theory you could attach to the press; the other is flexible enough to wrap around, err, something:

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/S...roductID=15539

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/S...productID=7787

Edward429451 · December 18, 2007, 03:26 PM

Magnets wont stick to aluminum.

Hey Ed, how's that mirror up? Looks like its stuck to some sheet metal. At any rate, looks good, mebbeee I'll try that.

P.S., Your press is too clean...:>)

jhansman · December 18, 2007, 03:38 PM

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Magnets wont stick to aluminum.

Which is why I included the link to the wrap-around model. Magnets will adhere to steel and cast iron, so either of these would work with my press, and I suspect many others.

December 15, 2007, 08:32 AM	#1
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	Was it here that someone showed their press with LED lights? So they can see the powder level in the case?

December 15, 2007, 08:37 AM	#2
hunter64 Member Join Date: June 5, 2007 Posts: 53	I saw one on a web site but basically it was as you said. They took a little led and ran the wires to the back and had a switch with a transformer to a wall socket. I have been thinking of doing the same thing but taking it one step further and adding a small mirror of some kind that you could just look into and see without having to bend over to see inside the case. When I get it done I will post a picture.

December 15, 2007, 10:42 AM	#3
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I tried and tried to get a mirror on my 550B to no avail. Post back if you figger it out.

December 15, 2007, 02:13 PM	#6
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	I like light Load one is nice for the Dillon Here is what i use on my Lee for now, but a light inside would be best

December 16, 2007, 11:08 PM	#7
Luis Leon Member Join Date: May 21, 2007 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 53	I use a camping type LED head lamp to look inside my cases after the powder drop. I used a Lee turret press. Hope that helps. regards, Luis Leon

December 18, 2007, 02:56 PM	#10
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	I wonder if these would work. One has a magnetic base, so in theory you could attach to the press; the other is flexible enough to wrap around, err, something: http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/S...roductID=15539 http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/S...productID=7787

December 18, 2007, 03:26 PM	#11
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Magnets wont stick to aluminum. Hey Ed, how's that mirror up? Looks like its stuck to some sheet metal. At any rate, looks good, mebbeee I'll try that. P.S., Your press is too clean...:>)