Deaconfrost Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Anyone have any experience with this kit? Good tool or gimmick? It's a micrometer that goes where the powder adjustment bolt is on the powder measure. Evidently I can't put the link here but it can be found by googling "uniquetek micrometer powder bar kit for Dillon presses." It's on the uniquetek website and on eBay. Just curious if anyone has used it before. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Just type " uniquetek micrometer powder bar " into the search window. Should get almost 100 hits on it. They are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 It's a worthwhile press upgrade and definitely not a gimmick. Love mine. http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've got two for cartridges I change powder charges on frequently. Love these things. Worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbutler Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well worth the $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 After having one on my small bar for pistol, I added them to my two other measure so all three have it. Can't imagine not having them, they work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmt Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Anyone have any experience with this kit? Good tool or gimmick? It's a micrometer that goes where the powder adjustment bolt is on the powder measure. Evidently I can't put the link here but it can be found by googling "uniquetek micrometer powder bar kit for Dillon presses." It's on the uniquetek website and on eBay. Just curious if anyone has used it before. Cheers. It depends on how often you change powder/charges on the same toolhead. I have different quick change toolheads for different calibers, but I always use the same load on each one. I put the Lowes plastic knob on the adjusting bolt for the rare time I have to tweak the load, but never saw a need for the micrometer kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaconfrost Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys. I have one toolhead for the 9mm I load but I go between different bullet weights so it sound like this might be a helpful upgrade. Especially working up the loads. Is it hard to install? I've seen the instructions and all but I'd like your opinions and experience. Thanks. Edited September 16, 2014 by Deaconfrost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 It depends on how often you change powder/charges on the same toolhead. I have different quick change toolheads for different calibers, but I always use the same load on each one. I put the Lowes plastic knob on the adjusting bolt for the rare time I have to tweak the load, but never saw a need for the micrometer kit. I know there are other threads discussing the plastic knob but would you by any chance happen to have the Lowe's part number for the knob you're using? I recently tried to find one at Lowe's, Home Depot and Ace and came up empty. I guess I should just go grab one from eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) They are not difficult to install at all. They come with precise instructions that are easy to follow. If you don't want to install it yourself uniquetek has powder bars with the micrometer installed. Edited September 16, 2014 by Nugget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A must have for me. I have one for the Ex-Small, Small, and Large powder bars. I record bar size, powder type, grains, and micrometer setting for each load I use. Makes it really quick to setup the powder charge. Simply set and verify, then run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaconfrost Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Zack, I don't know the part number but I'm getting mine from a guy on another forum. Carolina shooters club. You can search "knobs for your dillon powder measure" and it should come up. $7 shipped I figured it was worth a try and if I want something more exact then I'll get the micrometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWil Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) It depends on how often you change powder/charges on the same toolhead. I have different quick change toolheads for different calibers, but I always use the same load on each one. I put the Lowes plastic knob on the adjusting bolt for the rare time I have to tweak the load, but never saw a need for the micrometer kit. I know there are other threads discussing the plastic knob but would you by any chance happen to have the Lowe's part number for the knob you're using? I recently tried to find one at Lowe's, Home Depot and Ace and came up empty. I guess I should just go grab one from eBay. This was one that I read about in another thread. I didnt buy or it, so I cant verify personally that it works, so please double check before ordering. Just wanted to give you a starting place http://www.amazon.com/Flowerette-Thumb-Screw-Knob-pieces/dp/B003R2VZAW/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1410896830&sr=1-1&keywords=thumb+screw+knob ETA - Post below says you need the 7/16 size, not the 5/16 that is linked Edited September 18, 2014 by JWil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenit Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have 2 of them, love them. Not hard at all to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have the micrometer on all my powder bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 they work on the SL900 powder bar AND shot bar. great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for the info regarding the knobs. I guess if I get a micrometer powder bar then I wouldn't need the knob . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenr Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Check the boxes of assorted hardware in the same isle that has the nuts,bolts they should have boxes with a couple of different styles. In any of the bog box stores. Edited September 17, 2014 by glenr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher217 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have been unable to find the knob at Lowes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjames32 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Lowes discontinued the part number for the knobs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmt Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The post with the Amazon link shows the knob, although you need the 7/16" not the 5/16" size as shown. It appears Lowes & Home Depot have discontinued the part number, but it might be worth a trip to the store to dig through the parts boxes in the hardware aisles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinz Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) I thought the Micrometer was a great idea UNTIL it came time to use it. Now I have somewhat old eyes, and this thing is a bear to read! Even with a magnifying glass it is not much better. I found the plastics knobs just too Mickey Mouse. So I ordered a nice big SS one with readable graduations on it from EBay. -10X better! Edited September 17, 2014 by Reinz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikamarj Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 These have served me well. Made in a small batch by a local hobbyist, don't know if they're internationally available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigarm Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 These have served me well. Made in a small batch by a local hobbyist, don't know if they're internationally available... Those are very cool. Let us know if the person that makes them wants to sell to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 And when you're not using it for powder, you can practice your lock picking skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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