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March 1, 2011, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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"Adjusting" LEE Dippers
Anyone ever modified a Lee dipper? For example making a 5cc into a 4cc.
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March 1, 2011, 01:10 PM | #2 |
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I always just took a rimless pistol or rifle case the right diameter and filed or trimmed it to the right capacity, then soldered or epoxied a large paperclip or piece of coat hanger into the extractor groove to serve as the handle. I'd like the numbers on my Lee dippers to remain an accurate reflection of their capacity.
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March 1, 2011, 01:29 PM | #3 |
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i hear ya, thnx nick. i have (3) 5cc's & thoght about glue in the cup. 4cc is the sweet spot for my 38spl/HP38, but, prob need more than just 1, ill take the advice.
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March 1, 2011, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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I once took one of my .5cc dippers and carefully and neatly trimmed the top off, and now it throws just about .4 cc, which was perfect for 38 special plinking loads. I took a sharpie marker and labeled the dipper to avoid confusion with factory dippers.
I no longer use dippers, but the idea is a good one, as long as you avoid any mistakes with non modified dippers.
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March 1, 2011, 02:54 PM | #5 |
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I have several of the Lee dippers the same size as one comes with each set of dies. I took one of them and drilled an appropriate size hole in the center of the bottom and tapped it for a 6-32 screw. I put a nut on the screw and then installed it in the dipper from the outside of the bottom. As the screw is turned into the dipper it reduces the volume of the dipper and the nut allows you to lock the position of the screw. It works as an adjustable dipper.
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March 1, 2011, 03:28 PM | #6 |
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Lee recommends not trimming the dipper to a smaller size, but filling the excess space with epoxy.
I've never done it. Lee always sends absolutely the wrong dipper with the dies for cartridges I own. For example: I got a 4.3cc dipper with .32 S&W dies. I can fit the entire case (almost an entire loaded cartridge) inside the dipper. There is no way I could modify that dipper enough to reliably dispense powder within safe tolerances.
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March 1, 2011, 04:03 PM | #7 |
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I have a couple sets of the Lee dippers and a whole bunch of homemade dippers. I customize the capacity for a specific load and use epoxy or superglue to glue a BB in the cavity to make the dipper smaller or hone the interior to make it larger. Lots of fun when nuttin' else to do...
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March 1, 2011, 04:24 PM | #8 |
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10-4 on the 6/32 screw, variable dipper, now Im an educated genious!
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March 1, 2011, 05:08 PM | #9 |
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+1 for unclenick
I also use a paperclip on old brass cases works wonders |
March 1, 2011, 08:10 PM | #10 |
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Carey is clever.
I made a couple like that, small and larger, using a screw and a plastic disc. Works great and replaces a whole bunch of them. |
March 1, 2011, 10:06 PM | #11 |
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I cut a small piece of cardboard (like the back of note pad) and jam it in the
dipper to adjust the volume and then it is easily removed if you need to go back to the original size. Very quick and easy fix. |
March 1, 2011, 10:10 PM | #12 |
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I'm thinking about making an adjustable powder dipper. Closest I've found is the Lee adjustable shot dipper, so something along those lines. It gets old trying to dremel down an empty case for every powder I happen to buy that month.
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March 1, 2011, 11:07 PM | #13 |
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Try dripping candle wax into the dippers or a cartridge. It's easy to add or remove to find the exact volume needed. The wax is smooth and doesn't hold onto powder flakes.
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Love powder dippers and any thread discussing dippers. All good ideas. Hate using scales. Thanks for all the good ideas.
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