at_liberty Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I put a #8 O-ring under the shell plate nut, over the fender washer, and with moderate force it seems to hold well. I got the O-ring at an Ace Hardware. It's as perfect a fit as I could hope for. I could use some help in field testing this as a good fix to recommend. My press is not high volume usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 You can just put a lock washer on top of the FLAT WASHER, THEN, Put a finger in a shell plate recess as to hold it still, Start tightening the LOCK WASHER, when the shell plate tries to rotate with your finger in the slot, TIGHTEN IT just a bit more and it's set. The LOCK WASHER does not HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY TIGHTENED DOWN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_liberty Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) You can just put a lock washer on top of the FLAT WASHER, THEN, Put a finger in a shell plate recess as to hold it still, Start tightening the LOCK WASHER, when the shell plate tries to rotate with your finger in the slot, TIGHTEN IT just a bit more and it's set. The LOCK WASHER does not HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY TIGHTENED DOWN. I only found heavy duty lockwashers that were not an ideal size, so I went with the O-ring. I did not want to put too much force on the ball bearings underneath the shell plate, and believe the common lockwasher would have been over kill. Edited October 17, 2013 by at_liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 AT_liberty, Maybe you should watch the video series by Bill Morgan AKA 76highboy. "HORNADY LNL HINTS AND TRICKS" These videos are well done and include this LOCK-WASHER set-up. Watch the complete 5 part series if you want to save yourself some time on the SET-UP and problem solving of the HORNADY LNL-AP. You'll be running like a top. Google for them, they are for the PRESS and NOT THE CASE FEEDER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_liberty Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 AT_liberty, Maybe you should watch the video series by Bill Morgan AKA 76highboy. "HORNADY LNL HINTS AND TRICKS" These videos are well done and include this LOCK-WASHER set-up. Watch the complete 5 part series if you want to save yourself some time on the SET-UP and problem solving of the HORNADY LNL-AP. You'll be running like a top. Google for them, they are for the PRESS and NOT THE CASE FEEDER. I will check them out, but what if I have better answer in the O-ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukecola Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I guess I'm missing something, why is a o-ring or washer needed for the shell plate? Mine doesn't loosen, are you not tightening yours enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 With some people the shell plate coming loose was an issue. If it loosens any it can tilt and cause other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadoc Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks for the tip! One of those minor annoyances soon to be solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_liberty Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Okay, the O-ring didn't work. I should have realized that the force of pulling a case out of a die would compress the rubber. The result was the shellplate canting and dropping the shell retainer spring band. I picked up a 3/8 lockwasher, and it works great so far. It seems that tightening it down firmly is fine. I bought a brass washer for lack of finding stainless, nickel, or chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 The reason for not tightening the lock-washer all the way was to protect from CRACKING the shellplate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_liberty Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 The reason for not tightening the lock-washer all the way was to protect from CRACKING the shellplate. Umm...has that ever happened or is it just a concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Just installed 3/8 lock washer... I'll see if it holds later today when I load some 9's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Use a star washer... It gives even pressure on the shell plate, as opposed to a lock washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_liberty Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Use a star washer... It gives even pressure on the shell plate, as opposed to a lock washer. That's what I was looking for. Thank you. I figured if the lockwasher was not snugged, the pressure on the flat washer would be uneven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 at_liberty, Did you happen to take the time and effort to find and watch the fine videos on the Hornady LNL-AP press by Bill Morgan AKA 76highboy. GOOD VIDEO SERIES, Google for them, there are 5. (Hornady LNL-AP "HINTS and TRICKS") Well worth the time if you have a Hornady LNL-AP press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S391 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 at_liberty, Did you happen to take the time and effort to find and watch the fine videos on the Hornady LNL-AP press by Bill Morgan AKA 76highboy. GOOD VIDEO SERIES, Google for them, there are 5. (Hornady LNL-AP "HINTS and TRICKS") Well worth the time if you have a Hornady LNL-AP press. Good stuff, thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63expert Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I used a 3/8 stainless lock washer tightened all the way down, holding the shellplate with fingers only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankenhole Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Bill Morgan's videos are great, as everyone else has mentioned check them out! As far as the lock washer goes, I used a torque washer (star washer I guess?) and it worked very well until I lost it while cleaning one day and now I have had a lockwasher on it that has done just as good as the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bani Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 3/8 lock washer works fantastic for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgvwheeler Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 good idea, I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I had to remove mine after several runs as I noticed some flexing on my shellplate while loading 9's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgvwheeler Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Did it cause any damage to the shell plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Did it cause any damage to the shell plate? Nope, but it could have if I left the lock washer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now