WideOpenThrottle Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Thought maybe i'd share my 650 toolhead storage project with you. I'm sure i'm not the only one who has toolheads sitting on bins or laying around. I bought one of the original Dillon toolhead holders years ago, and never really cared for it. I was going to make it out of wood, but then redesigned it and made it out of 10 gauge plate. The wall brackets are 14 gauge. I wanted the toolheads off the bench and out of the way. So, after trying a few different sizes, I settled for five positions, . The plates are spaced so that there is plenty of room to slide the toolhead in and out without any resistance. I had them powder coated a nice matte black and used stainless steel and aluminum hardware. I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out. I didn't add a slot for the shell plate, or the holes for the pins, because I like to put all my conversion parts back in their original boxes. This is what I came up with. Quite heavy duty, and It holds them nice and secure out of the way! I think I will work on a 550 Rack next. Edited December 25, 2016 by WideOpenThrottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoR Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Very nice work! I bet you could sell quite a few of those if you wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armydad Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I like the design. Very nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 That... is just plain sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock021 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Very Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys. I also made brackets for a bench or shelf mounted version. I actually like it a bit more, though it doesn't really fit my needs. Edited December 25, 2016 by WideOpenThrottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Great jobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 I made a few 3 space toolhead racks, but they cost about the same to have powder coated as the 5 space racks, so other than being kind of nifty..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelindsey Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Would you consider making and selling one to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPGMD Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I am doing something similar. Except it is via the post hole in the center. I got a question though, are there any tool heads that are much longer below the tool head than others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 28 minutes ago, Mikelindsey said: Would you consider making and selling one to me? PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, PPGMD said: I am doing something similar. Except it is via the post hole in the center. I got a question though, are there any tool heads that are much longer below the tool head than others? I think the limiting factor is the sizing die. The sizing die is usually set so that it is touching or barely touching the shell plate. None of the other dies can be adjusted lower than that. The powder funnel is the only other part that sets lower. But the powder die is usually above the sizing die,and the funnel has a bit of room to move inside the powder die. Of course the decapping pin sets a bit lower than the bottom of the sizing die. HTH BRC Edited December 25, 2016 by WideOpenThrottle added picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPGMD Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I didn't think of that. I was worried that what may work for my pistol calibers might not apply for other calibers like rifles. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Those turned out awesome. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I like it there's a market for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 There is a market for these, may I suggest some BLUE paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Service Desk said: There is a market for these, may I suggest some BLUE paint. Careful. Dillon has a trademark on blue paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 Hey, Thanks for all the nice comments! I originally talked to my powder coater about blue. It probably wouldn't have been an issue to do them in Blue, except for the cost. And, he would have had to order the correct color. He shoots the matte black a couple times a week, which keeps the cost down. And I was anxious to get them done. It is kind of funny though, I'm still using the prototype I made. And it is unfinished bare metal. I could use paint, but the finish wouldn't be nearly as nice, or as durable as powder coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 These are really nice. Better watch out inline fab or Dillon don't get this idea because you'll sure as hell see them on a website soon. Could be a nice little side deal for your extra shooting cash. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dirtchevy841 said: These are really nice. Better watch out inline fab or Dillon don't get this idea because you'll sure as hell see them on a website soon. Could be a nice little side deal for your extra shooting cash. ? That is a risk I suppose. Inline Fab and Dillon already has their own line of toolhead holders. The way I see it, people will either want to buy them or they will just copy them. I make them here at home, in my shop, and only outsource the powder coating. Most people don't have the capabilities at home to make their own. Thanks for the complement! Edited December 26, 2016 by WideOpenThrottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, WideOpenThrottle said: Double Tap, sorry about that..... Edited December 26, 2016 by WideOpenThrottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redford1 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Waiting for the 550 designated price list. They do look fine Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 13 minutes ago, redford1 said: Waiting for the 550 designated price list. They do look fine Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Thanks for the kind words. I"m working on the drawings now, should be ready to cut tomorrow. If I can get them to the coaters before the end of the week, they should be done sometime late next week. The coaters are always the wildcard. BRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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