modex Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I've been perusing the 1050 manual and doing as much research on the press as possible so I'll be ready for it when it arrives. There is much talk about making sure the shellplate lock ring is tight but not too tight. The manual says to tighten and then back off 1/8 turn. It doesn't specify whether it is and tight or wrench tight. Looking at some of the pictures, I'm guessing hand tight. I searched the forums for discussion on the lock right, but there is no concrete description on how tight it should be. There was one post from dillon saying that if you push down on the edge of the shellplate at station 7 and it feels "springy" that it's too loose. I guess I'll know what he's talking about once I have the press in front of me. Any other "gotchas" or warning signs that I should be on the lookout for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 That is starting at hand tight. Keeping the shell plate turning smooth but without any play, I'm only loosened about 1/16 of a turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hand tighten is the way to go. I back mine off just enough so the plate rotates when I pull the handle. I have run it a tad looser. You can see the plate dip and return as you deprime a round. Too much movement is probably not a good idea. I like mine loose enough for it to rotate. I have extra tool heads so when I can calibers I have to change plates. I also use a little red grease on the it when I put the other plate on. For me, my biggest problem is not resetting the priming post correctly. Remember the tool head must be snug on the post. If the handle won't come all the way down, you need to back the priming post on the tool head out. Finally, you can adjust the bell without moving the powder die casing, you just need to loosen the two bolts and the bell part can be rotated by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I tighten mine by hand and then loosen just enough to let the plate rotate easy but have no play when pushing down on the plate. The press runs better for me like that. Edited March 7, 2012 by sauza45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Silver Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I know the manual recommends 1/8 turn from tight. But I have had better luck with hand tighten, and then backup 1/16 of a turn. Or as others have stated, just enough to get the handle to index the shellplate. When I ran the lock nut 1/8 from tight, I had issues with the case being pushed into the shellplate from the case feeder. It is now so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modex Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Ok that makes sense. So here's a follow up question.. Is it better to start off too loose and then adjust tighter and tighter, or too tight and adjust looser? The reason I ask is because I'm afraid of starting off too tight, pulling the handle to see if it indexes, and subsequently damaging something as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Tighten and then back off. When adjusting, don't force anything and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Silver Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Is it better to start off too loose and then adjust tighter and tighter, or too tight and adjust looser? It is something that you will realize right away if it is to tight. The handle doesn't move... from there back off just enough until the handle moves. If it is a little bit to loose, it will still work, and if it is to tight, the handle won't move. Once you are standing in front of the press it will be obvious if it isn't correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Tighten and cycle. Does the shell plate move smoothly? Tighten it. Is it stiff? Loosen it. Does the shell plate move too fast such that powder will be knocked out of a loaded case? Tighten it. I like to use a thick marine grease under the shell plated to slow it down. You have to learn to play with your press and determine what works best for it and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I tighten the ring while rotating the shellplate. It is pretty obvious when it is too tight as the shellplate binds. Ease off the nut just enough to get smooth rotation and positive stops on the ball detent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modex Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Got it. Thanks guys, I will give that a shot when the time comes to change shell plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus6 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 So how you liking the 1050 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modex Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hasn't arrived yet. The suspense is killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I have a problem where no matter what I do, the lock ring loosens as I use the press. I even put a small piece of tape on the plastic locking tabs to try and make them tighter against the threads but still no joy. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Probably need to replace the white locking tabs. And when removing the shell plate nut, be sure to totally unscrew and remove all 4 white tabs so they don't get threaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 On 3/7/2012 at 6:16 PM, modex said: Ok that makes sense. So here's a follow up question.. Is it better to start off too loose and then adjust tighter and tighter, or too tight and adjust looser? The reason I ask is because I'm afraid of starting off too tight, pulling the handle to see if it indexes, and subsequently damaging something as a result. If it is too loose you may not get the primers seated adequately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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