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They released a new YouTube video of how it functions. Pretty ingenious design. As fast as a Lee APP. No cost information, but I can imagine it would cost 2 or more times more than the Lee APP. No relations to this company. Sorry can’t seem to delete the duplicate YouTube video. I tried to paste a link, but ended up being embedded instead.

I replaced my motor with a Tamiya JR motor. https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-15485-JR-Rev-Tuned-Motor/dp/B00WHR07TI/ref=sr_1_21?crid=E05QVX69EIS7&dchild=1&keywords=tamiya+motor&qid=1612119400&sprefix=Tamiya+mot%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-21 Runs stronger than the stock motor, counter weight fits the motor shaft perfectly. Much higher quality build. $6 with shipping.

Solution to the fan falling off the motor shaft. Slide this on and should be good to go. At Homedepot, Everbuilt 1/4 in. Push Nut Bolt Retainers Plain $2.38 Model # 800388 Store SKU #489845

S1050 with Ponsness Warren 800 rpm auto drive(old school) I was having a problem with 223 case not feeding onto the shellplate. Seems the case was tipping as it was feeding into the shell plate. For a fix, I used some foam weather stripping tape attached to the case plunger. See photo for the set up. Video here:

Hey FART owners, Anyone else have any problems with the plastic fan popping of the motor shaft? Did you have a way to secure the fan? Thinking to supergluing it for now. Backstory: Mine stopped working one day, after checking the power connection, and flipping the unit over. Heard a clunk, the plastic fan was laying loose in the base. Removed the 4 screws where the black rubber feet are attached to the base. There is no index on the shaft. So the fan just slides onto the motor shaft. There is a clamping spring on the fan to secure it to the shaft. Mine was build 3/2014. One of the first ones.

Update: purchased from Lowe’s, Blaster dry lube with Teflon. Sprayed onto the bowl and let dry. Then used a cloth to wipe off the excess. Happy to say, the primers load into the primer trough fairly consistently. Also I didn’t tighten the screws to the bowl too tightly. For the primer trough I use a Target branded furniture spray polish and it did slicken the surface greatly. Although at times, I’m having as many as four primers that stop before they drop into the tube. My next try is to scrape the trough, as mentioned earlier.

Using Fiocchi small pistol primers with a height of 3.04. No luck getting the primers to reach the feed ramp. I will try shimmy next. Anyone have any luck with Fiocchi?

Sorry, my mistake. It is mounted correctly. Just checked mine too. If the arm is mounted too low, it would hit the base and not move forward enough. Just another random thought.

The primer assembly is installed backwards. The curved section should be facing the front of the press.

Where can I ask where is the swage rod breaking? Did you feel it strain before it broke? or is this motorized?

For higher volume a 1050 is the way to go especially if you're working with range pick up brass. Sorting out the crimped brass and deswaging them before you start reloading.

DudeRick, that is a sweet set up. Where do I find the details to set one up for myself?

I ended up with Bissell home canister vacuum that had an adjustment for the suction power. Even on the lowest setting it worked really well, and was very quiet compared to a shop vac. Too bad they were discontinued, find one with a an adjustable power as they are great.

Great, now I need two of them. lol

Too bad they are sold out now. Kinda wanted to give it a try.

Yes, it works great. A little louder than I expected, but better than the vibratory tumbler. I'm using car wax and Frankford case cleaning solution. Picked up the Frankford case dryer too, also works great. Just wish it had a timer like the tumbler.

Areas where I have the klunking/sticking on my 1050's on the upstroke. 1. The sizing die, drawing out without some type of case lube is more noticeable. Also if the shell plate is not tightened down. 2. The swage back up/expander will stick more if you clean the cases in wet media. It make the case stick to the expander. Seems the carbon build up on the inside of the case acts as a dry lubricant. You get the same feeling with brand new cases. Lubing the inside of the cases and or backing out of the expander may help. 3. The Mr. bulletfeeder powder funnel does the same as above. 4. Crimping die, over crimping makes the same sound and feeling. Try less crimping. As always YMMV.

Check out this thread on the same issue: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195907&hl=%2Bindex+%2Bstop#entry2174116

Found another one, Mark7 reloading, $2,549. Belt driven. https://youtu.be/8odY6GO_YjY

Found a new autodrive on youtube, AmmoBot. Stand clear of the handle! https://youtu.be/tibfTwlc1K8

I sure hope you have a scale. You can't rely on the chart for accuracy. Its just a guide. Yes, it take time to measure(weigh) each hole of the disk, better safe than sorry.

Midway has them now too. http://www.midwayusa.com/find?userSearchQuery=mr+bulletfeed

If your using stainless steel pin and liquids to clean your brass, try adding a liquid car wax to the wash. This will add some lubrication to the cases. Try polishing the powder funnel. Try not to over flare the case. Something's I have done to reduce the case sticking.

Found this one on YouTube, looks pretty expensive. Price update $9,500. Looks like it works pretty fast and loud.

Posted 08 October 2013 - 11:55 AM First set up your 1050 so it works manually with the handle. Swap to the PW, loosen the clutch so you can turn the PW handle manually. Check to see if you are at full stroke, is the sizing die touching the shell plate?(no case inserted) Rotate the crank 180, is the press close to hitting the stop? Don't adjust the dies, because you set it up manually already. The hard part, try 1/2 a turn at a time. Check function. If the die is not touching the die at full stroke, adjust the front threaded in or out till the case just touches the shell plate. Rotate the crank 180 and adjust the rear thread in or out till you get close to the stop. 1/2 a turn at a time. Check function. If the throw is too short, make an adjustment to the bolt on the center crank. When its set up correctly, the press should cycle smoothly. It a real challenge, once its set, never have to do it again