New C Press very hard to operate?

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New C Press very hard to operate?

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I just got my first, brand new C Frame press today.
To my surprise it takes about 20lbs of force to move the arm :oops:

I've lubricated this thing and that reduced it to about 15lbs to move the handle.
If that is not enough, the movement is very jerky.

Is this normal or should I be returning this defect?
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Re: New C Press very hard to operate?

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Definately sounds like a defect. You might try loosening the bolts on the lever arm?
An ignorant person is one who doesn't know what you have just found out.

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Re: New C Press very hard to operate?

Post by jloader »

Daboone - you are a genius!!!!
I loosened those 2 bolts about 1/4 turn each - the piston moves freely now. +guns

Nothing like an advice from someone with years of experience!!!

Thank you.
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Post by daboone »

If years of experience means old ornery fart then you nailed it. ;)

Check out this thread: http://www.lee-loader.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1143

Do a search of this site for the "Lee Reloader Press" . I'm sure there are more discussions on this handy little press.
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