Retread1911 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hey gang. My main shaft in my old RL 1050 broke today while I was processing 223 brass. The question I have is should I go ahead and send the the machine in for rebuild or just order the main shaft? Thanks for the advice Retread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvarez Kelly Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Last I heard, the rebuild was about $175, plus I think they charge you for ALL the parts. I guess it depends on what condition YOU think it's in... PLUS... they are buried in work. It may take them a while to get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I am with you in the buried in work part. I didn't even get time to call them today it is still on the list for tomorrow. The press is still in good shape overall. Just old; this particular one was manufactured in the late 80's. With the shooting season upon us I think I will wait order the part and wait until the end of the season for the rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 It's an easy fix. Maybe a couple of hours to tear down and put back together. You'll probably spend that much time figuring out how to pack it up and dropping it off at UPS/FedEx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 It's an easy fix. Maybe a couple of hours to tear down and put back together. You'll probably spend that much time figuring out how to pack it up and dropping it off at UPS/FedEx. I agree. These machines are actually very simple. Do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 It's an easy fix. Maybe a couple of hours to tear down and put back together. You'll probably spend that much time figuring out how to pack it up and dropping it off at UPS/FedEx. Agreed. I am sure that sending it back will net a perfectly working machine and may even reveal a part I am not aware of being worn out. But I need to crank out 40 for the IPSC season and that will delay me sending it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I ordered parts today. Rebuild will wait till the season is over. Good news. Hold time was under 45 minutes and they had everything I wanted in stock. Including 223 decapping pins. YEAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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