Mikelindsey Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's a small mirror that is held up in the press so you can see your powder in its case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I liked it too, just ordered two for my SDBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLarsson Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Got a link? I'm able to see down into my cases on my SDB, so I don't see the benefit. Are you guys mounting your presses high enough that you can't see into your cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S. Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1572-1 Uniquetek makes some good things. I don't know if I'd classify this as one of them though. Especially for $20 plus shipping. I also don't like that it fastens under one of your die lock nuts. That means you either have to buy one for each tool head, or remove it / reinstall it with every caliber change. Too bad it doesn't mount to the press or case feeder instead. Edited February 25, 2016 by Tom S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLarsson Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I guess I see where that could be handy. You'll still need a light, though. dapribek - how do you plan to attach this to your SDB? No lock nut to put it under, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeeg Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm thinking of setting up a video camera or borescope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeeg Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 http://www.powdermirror.com/about-us.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I just use a small magnetic base inspection mirror (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Z67CMK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage). It took a little trial and error to find a good place to stick it on my 650, but I like that it has a lot of flexibility to move whether I'm sitting or standing at the press. Now that I'm upgrading to a 1050, I'm going to have to see if it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm going to get one. I can see the powder in 9mm and .45 as I reach to place a bullet; but just can't get an angle to see down in tall skinny .38 Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboone Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I made one with a $5 auto parts store inspection mirror, a wood dowel and 5 minutes of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I made one with a $5 auto parts store inspection mirror, a wood dowel and 5 minutes of time. Was duct tape involved anywhere in this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I made one with a $5 auto parts store inspection mirror, a wood dowel and 5 minutes of time. Was duct tape involved anywhere in this? Had to be duct tape or zip ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboone Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 No duck tape. There is a hole in the side of the 550B frame near station 3. The wood dowel was sanded to tightly fit in that hole. A hole was drilled into the protruding end of that dowel and the inspection mirror's arm was friction fit into that hole. The mirror itself come with range of motion already added. Simple and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Used an inspection mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboone Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Here's a photo of it as I described it above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I just use a small magnetic base inspection mirror (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Z67CMK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage). It took a little trial and error to find a good place to stick it on my 650, but I like that it has a lot of flexibility to move whether I'm sitting or standing at the press. Now that I'm upgrading to a 1050, I'm going to have to see if it will work. Oh crap! Yet one more item to add to my ever expanding wish list at Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimk60 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The LED light is a great addition. I think without it, I would need the mirror, but I just don't see how it has any added value for me. When I load, I lean forward on the up stroke, pause slightly at the top, then steady, firm push to seat primer. As i am leaning forward to seat the primer, I can look directly into the case. Don't think it would work so well on bottle neck, but currently i don't load any rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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