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Gosh, Great replies. Many thanks. My problem....I'm mechanically challenged. I took the unit down again and a little piece of plastic popped out. Don't have a clue what it is...but when I plugged it back in....Wa--La...working again. Guys, sorry for bothering you all. If it keeps working, I'm good! Bob

My case feeder quit working. Tried different wall sockets, no joy. DOA I know electronics are not under the regular Dillon warranty. However, I was wondering if Dillon repaired them or perhaps offered returning customers some kind of exchange? I'm going to have to get it fixed or replaced! The unit was purchased new in 1999 or 2000. It's never given me a single problem. Bob

George, I love that you were right! Thanks for the suggestion. nji, I can not see many re-furb'd parts...other than the press itself. Ken, It looks like the one I sent them...but to be honest with you... did not know there was a serial number on the press and thus I never noted it. Again, thanks guys. You helped me out on this one. Bob

A few weeks ago I asked you folks what was the best method to get a rusted up old press up and going. All of you who responded to my question recommended I send it in to Dillon for a "re-furb"... Well, took everyone's advice and packed it up and shipped it back to Arizona. This was just a couple weeks ago (at most). Today, I am grinnin' ear-to-ear! The press was dropped off by FedEx this afternoon. It is in incredible condition. All new parts, (many more than I expected or deserved). New powder funnels, a new primer warning device, new powder dies, a new tool-head etc...heck, they even swapped me out for two (2) new Powder Drops...brand new! Anyone who really thinks they are "saving money" by purchasing "off-Blue" reloading equipment is not taking into consideration the incredible customer service Dillon provides. I've had a 650 since 2002 and the customer care has never been anything but great....however, this 550 "re-furb" is way beyond what I'd expected. Thank you Dillon!! As usual, exceeding customer expectations. Bob Before: After:

Wow!! Great news. I'm going to box it up this week. Thanks for the fast replies!! Bob

Thanks guys. I hope it can be gotten up to speed! I'd love to have a separate press for my rifle reloading! Bob

A friend brought over a box. It has an older Dillon press inside along with some goodies. I'm guessing it's a 450 but I'm not for sure. I was thinking it might be nice to have another Dillon (I have a 650) on the bench for use in reloading for rifles? I've read where Dillon stands behind their equipment...this one has rust and is not "pristine" in any way, shape or form! If I were to send this press in to Dillon, do you expect they would fix it up? What do you think I'd get charged? I imagine I'd like to get the thing updated to a 550 level. Thanks for any suggestions or comments. Bob

Matt.... About time someone machined a piece like that!! Very NICE. I will bookmark your link and offer it up to folks I run across who have not "fixed" this problem via other means or methods. Reasonably priced too. Congratulations and good luck. Bob

Some great set-ups!! Mine's pretty simple...but the bench is sturdy! I like lots of light, plenty of plug-ins and white pegboard. Bob

This is probably going to look kinda weird...but since I don't seem to grab the correct a Allen wrench or box-end... I decided I would actually write the tool size on the press at the appropriate points. I just used a Sharpie and marked the press as well as my quick-changes. It's worked well for me. I also chose to "solve" the ski-jump problem with a pretty simple fix...the end of finger out of a latex/nitrile glove. For those who have modified their press to eliminate the spent-primer under foot problem...a suggestion, you may wish to remove/cut off the forward (closest to you) part of the frame used to hold the spent primer cup...this creates MUCH easier access to the primer punch area (best seen in pic #1)

Our Lowe's only had 6-8 packs of the 12x12" mirrors...so Big Lots got the business. For $5.00...what the heck. GREAT idea BTW. Bob

I am also off to Lowes!! That's a great idea. Thanks!!! Bob

I never clipped the spring...but instead learned to place my finger on the edge of the shellplate as it comes to it's resting place. It doesn't "flip" powder when I do this and now it's habit so I don't even think of it. Bob

I have had two detonations (single primer) at the primer seating station of my 650. Both times it rung my ears. Both times I was moving too fast. EVERY time you "ring" your ears you have suffered permamant hearing loss. I wear safety glasses and latex gloves while reloading. I do not wear muff/plugs. I should wear plugs. Bob

This is what it's looking like today. I like it. It's in the basement, cool & dry. Great place to escape the summer heat and humidity. Bob