glynnm45 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 What's a fair price for a used Square Deal B? I came across one listed for $275 + shipping and it's set up for 38. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Good price I think. Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Just depends on its condition, age, etc.... If it is of the newest configuration, and low mileage, I'd say anything under $300 go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 What's involved in caliber changes? I know the shellplate, ect; but are the Dies just for the SDB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingrhino Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) You'd need the caliber conversion kit and a tool head. The dies are specific to the SDB and included in the conversion kit. I think all together it's about $100. That sounds like a good price for a used press. Even if it's got some miles on it Dillon will rebuild it to like new for a vary reasonable price. You'd have a "new" press for less than buying a new one. Edited February 11, 2014 by flyingrhino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I don't see age making much difference. Dillon has updated my two over the years and rebuild them for nothing more than the cost for me to ship it to them. One reason why I have lots of their other machines. The two SD's cost $130 ea new back then and worth close to $300 now. Not a bad investment, the things you can use for a few decades and it's worth more now than you paid then are few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinz Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah, I think I probably saw the same press for sale. At that price I was tempted for sure. I just don't have the room, plus I have way too many presses already. Hope you get it. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m91196 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 That's a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 I actually got the Press!! Also got it at a "reduced price", he came down to $275 SHIPPED . Now I have to figure out where to mount it and whether or not I want to use a strong mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnut315 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Unless you have a tall bench get the strong mount. It will get the press up closer to a good work height. Room and Light are your friends when loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I have to figure out where to mount it and whether I want to use a strong mount. I have 2 SqD's and no strong mount - doesn't seem to me to be necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Bench height is roughly 48". I plan to bolt the press to a 1/4" steel plate and then mount that to the bench. Anybody have a schematic of the base to show the drill pattern? I won't have the Press until the last of the week and i'd like to be able to mount it on a pre-drilled plate, I just need to know where to make the holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kostner Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have to figure out where to mount it and whether I want to use a strong mount. I have 2 SqD's and no strong mount - doesn't seem to me to be necessary. also have two SDB's and a small bench so use a Lee Bench Plate kit that allows me change presses easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 You folks with the SDB's wouldn't happen to have the dimensions of the base bolt holes, would ya? I need to prep a steel plate that I'm going to mount the SDB on and need to know where to locate and drill the holes. I don't have the SDB and won't until late next week. There should be a schematic somewhere. Dillon just shows how to locate for the holes by using the actual base as a pattern. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks; GM45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 You wouldn't have the dimensions of the base bolt holes, would ya? I'd suggest you wait for the machine to arrive, and use the actual machine as your template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 That looks like what I'm going to have to do Jack, dagnabit! I was hoping for a head start. GM45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinz Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Congrats glynn! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyoneton Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) You wouldn't have the dimensions of the base bolt holes, would ya? I'd suggest you wait for the machine to arrive, and use the actual machine as your template. This, there may be handle clearance issues and such you want to figure out before commiting to a bunch of drilling and tapping. I have just had my 550b bolted to a (solid) wood bench for 25+ years and have never had any issues. Not to try and talk a man out of over kill though. Edited February 20, 2014 by chevyoneton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Kinda funny, but I checked on the shipping/tracking status on the Press and found out that it went the wrong direction. I live in KS; the seller lives in Tuscon and the Press is presently in Los Angeles. No wonder USPS is ALWAYS broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 still in Los Angeles. If I can find the package, I hope USPS can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Finally got it!! Going to give her a through 'enema' and grease and oil the right spots and see if I can get her to pumping out some 38 specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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