tpe187 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Guys, Finally broke down and bought the Dillon Swager. The one thing I noticed in the handout was that there was no mention of how you should mount it. Granted, how hard can it be, but I noticed that the handle can "cam over" if you will and will push further into the pocket if you mount it on the edge of your bench, sort of like a normal single stage. In the picture in the manual, it looks like the mounted it so the handle can only go flat, no further than 180. I'm just wondering how you guys mounted it and if you had any tips to speed up doing it. Thanks for your thoughts. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyracoon Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Tom I mounted mine on the front edge of my bench. My bench runs the whole length of one wall. I think it would be easier to have it on the right end of a bench if you where right handed, so that you would not have to reach over the handle and swager which could block your view as you put shell on the holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2ipsc Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Guys,Finally broke down and bought the Dillon Swager. The one thing I noticed in the handout was that there was no mention of how you should mount it. Granted, how hard can it be, but I noticed that the handle can "cam over" if you will and will push further into the pocket if you mount it on the edge of your bench, sort of like a normal single stage. In the picture in the manual, it looks like the mounted it so the handle can only go flat, no further than 180. I'm just wondering how you guys mounted it and if you had any tips to speed up doing it. Thanks for your thoughts. Tom Right-hand end of my bench such that the handle can cam-over. DON'T mount like the picture in the manual (handle flat on bench) - will give inconsistent results, not to mention the occasional pinched finger, and the ergonomic pain in the neck of having to slide ones fingers under the bar (not the ball/handle) to lift the arm. If this sounds like the voice of experience...it's because it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpe187 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hi Guys, Finally broke down and bought the Dillon Swager. The one thing I noticed in the handout was that there was no mention of how you should mount it. Granted, how hard can it be, but I noticed that the handle can "cam over" if you will and will push further into the pocket if you mount it on the edge of your bench, sort of like a normal single stage. In the picture in the manual, it looks like the mounted it so the handle can only go flat, no further than 180. I'm just wondering how you guys mounted it and if you had any tips to speed up doing it. Thanks for your thoughts. Tom Right-hand end of my bench such that the handle can cam-over. DON'T mount like the picture in the manual (handle flat on bench) - will give inconsistent results, not to mention the occasional pinched finger, and the ergonomic pain in the neck of having to slide ones fingers under the bar (not the ball/handle) to lift the arm. If this sounds like the voice of experience...it's because it is... Sounds good. I think thats the way I'll mount it. I'm busy the next few weeks, but after that I'll try mounting it on the end. Thanks Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standles Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I actually had a piece of AL plate made for it with a rounded end extending about 6inches beyond the end of the swager. I drilled and tapped a hole for a stud and attached a spring to it and the other end to the swager. When you finished swaging the case it would flip up the case while you were grabbing another. With practice I could hit the akro bin 90% of the time. I would post a pic but I don't have that setup anymore. I quit using mil brass. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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