DJPoLo Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Chad Simms sent me a picture of the knob that he has on his powder measure. I have something similar on mine (from a tip posted around here somewhere). One note about that photo: After installing one on each of my three presses, I noticed that the numbers were written backwards. Here is how the numbers should go: -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Btw, these knobs work great on tumbler lids too-- just drill a hole for the bolt, insert the appropriate-size nut and twist-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Sims Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Chet, don't quite follow what you are saying. The numbers are just for reference only......they don't have anything to do with 1gr more or less. The + and - are just so I don't forget which way increases the charge. Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Chet, don't quite follow what you are saying. The numbers are just for reference only......they don't have anything to do with 1gr more or less. The + and - are just so I don't forget which way increases the charge. Sorry for the confusion. No worries, mate. By the way: Great tip. I like these knobs a lot. The way the numbers are written on the knob in the original photo, when turning the knob clockwise, to increase the powder charge, the number displayed at the top of the knob decreases in value. I prefer mine to increase in value as the powder charge is increased. -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I just removed the numbers all together but kept the +, - indicator on the face I have to say that after not reloading in awhile, I recheched everything had all the brass cleaned & ready, 8 primer tubes filled ready to go I was able to loaded up 840 rounds in what seemed like no time at all I have my press all dialed in now and it now just cranks out rounds SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Place a piece of masking tape on the powder dispenser and print on it the powder type and charge currently set for the load you are producing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 I use a permanent marker to write the powder on the measure's metal body. It comes off with a rag and a touch of contact cleaner. (Don't get any on the plastic!) I wouldn't recommend writing the charge down. You should be throwing and weighing a couple test charges before each loading session anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer-lock Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Buy some fine point permanent markers, then make a note above, under, on or around every allen screw on the press that indicates the wrench size. Saves even more time if you have a set of nicely marked t-handle wrenches. Accurate electronic scales make all your weighing jobs much easier and faster. There are several models out there now at well under $100 and worth every penny. Be safe, have fun, geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeL Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I've seen the MR Dial, Arredondo Accessories powder bar and a couple of other powder bar adjuster enhancements, but the best one I've seen is an actual micrometer head that replaces the original powder bar adjuster bolt. I found it at www.uniquetek.com. Anyway, since it is a micrometer, it allows you to return exactly to any powder weight that you have used ... if you remembered to write down the micrometer setting. I installed one on my XL650 and it works great. LeeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 i went to home depot today and picked up three of the red knobs that are shown on page two of this thread. they work like a champ!!!!!!! i can't believe i waited so long to buy these, thanks for bringing the thread back to the top. let me know if anyone needs helps finding these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfatman Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 It can be a pain getting small pieces (primers etc.) when they fall onto or around the press. Next time you are at a gun show or browsing your favorite tool/gadget catalog, spend a few bucks on a pair of these "tweezers". This set is about 8" long and works GREAT. I like grabing those side-ways primers with them. They sit right next to my press. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M. Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 i went to home depot today and picked up three of the red knobs that are shown on page two of this thread.they work like a champ!!!!!!! i can't believe i waited so long to buy these, thanks for bringing the thread back to the top. let me know if anyone needs helps finding these. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thomas Moore, I hope it isn't too late to ask for some help on your offer. I went to all three Home Depot stores close to my home, and none of them carry the knobs you used. Also, the SKU number in Flexmoney's post is incorrect. Home Depot's SKU numbers are only six digits long. None of the stores can find the knobs, and I couldn't find them in Crown Bolt's catalog. Do you have any additional information on how I can get a few of the knobs? TIA. Jim M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 jim, i'll take a look at lowes and see if they offer them. if they do would you like me to grab some for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M. Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 jim, i'll take a look at lowes and see if they offer them. if they do would you like me to grab some for you? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thomas -- That would be great! I also went to Lowes in this area and looked for them. I even printed the pictures from this forum and took those in to show to the "Customer Service" people. Neither Lowes nor Home Despot carry the knobs in my area. I downloaded the Crown Bolt catalog, and they aren't in that. I need about ten of them, to start. I'm assuming they work as well as the other members here have described. If they work out, I'll put them on all of my powder measures. Jim M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M. Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Okay, I finally found the knobs at another Home Depot. They only had black and white, but that works. Most of the people at Home Depot have no idea about what products they carry, including the "Customer Service" desk. Today, I happened across a knowledgeable employee, and found the knobs. By the way, the number cited in Flexmoney's post above as an SKU number is actually a UPC number. Home Depot's SKU numbers are six digits. If you give them that number, and tell them that it is a UPC number, they should be able to point you to the right aisle. Jim M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 im glad you found them jim, i checked my local lowes earlier in the week and could not find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Opps. I guess I don't know my SKU's from my UPC's from my ABC's...from a hole in the gound (who's natural ememy is the pile). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Home Depot uses a 12 digit UPC code. The number listed earlier was missing 2 of the digits. They can be found in the hardware section at Home Depot. They are in the bin drawers where all of the specialty bolts and fasteners are stored. I just bought one for each measure. Bin 24 Knobs, Screws, & Protectors UPC# 030699837489 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebob Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 Lowe's do not carry these knobs only Home Depot. They are in the plastic bins by the bolts and nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standles Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Don't know if I am being Captain Obvious or not but here goes.. I recently was having problems with lube buildup in the seating and crimp dies. I know I know use jacketed. On a whim I tried a spritz of One-Shot in each die every 200-300 rounds. I just checked them out after 3K rounds and no lube buildup to talk of. A little on the seater plug but nothing that would affect OAL and zilch on the crimp die. Just thought I would pass it along. Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I found a cool little trick that stemmed from my being too cheap to buy a primer flip tray. My home computer is slower than all get out so I'll try to get some pictures to go with this tomorrow, but this will give you the general idea. 1. Start off with an empty primer tray and a piece of the cardboard they come in. 2. Put the empty primer tray on top of the full one and make sure they are perfectly lined up and then flip them over. This gets all of the primers upside down. 3. Place the cardboard packaging against the upside down primers in the new tray, hold tightly and flip them over. 4. Very carefully place the flipped primer tray on the table with the cardboard on the bottom. 5. While holding down on the primer tray slide the cardboard out from under the primers. 6. Lift of the tray, and WALA! You have perfectly lined up primers that can all be placed into a pickup tube in about 33 seconds. It takes a couple of tries to get it perfect, but after that you can have them flipped over and picked up in no time. Because they are so evenly spaced picking them up gets to be really fast. TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter K Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Here is the Home Depot scoop for 'Dillion knobs'........I went to three Home Depots before I found them. They were in hardware in a chest of steel drawers. Known as: KNOB - FLOWERETTE 5/16" DR# - 24 BIN - 1 Dr# - 971 SKU 3069983748 Crown Bolt Inc. Cerritos, CA 90703 Price $1.20 ea. Just buy a hand full and start your own 'black market' Steve I was looking for those knows in some german stores with no result. Our shops like "Home Depot" (we don´t have the originally "Home Depot" in Germany) have no knobs like this. Could someone please send me some "Dillon-Knobs" to Germany ? I need 4 for me and some more for my buddies !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Peter, Ich würde mehr als glücklich, dies für dich zu tun sein. Ich versuche, sie am Mittagessen heute zu kaufen und informiere dich, wenn ich erfolgreich bin. Chris (translated: I'll try to secure them at lunch today for you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMuffin Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 A pic is worth a thousand words (or about a thousand bullets in this case): $3 in the pet section at Fred Meyer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Target Seeker Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 It looks like it would work for empty .45 ACP brass as well, instead of the box I use now. A pic is worth a thousand words (or about a thousand bullets in this case): $3 in the pet section at Fred Meyer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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