case length gauge idea
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case length gauge idea
why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
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Re: case length gauge idea
Good idea, have you sent it to them?Dannymcmullen wrote:why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
I use my old Sanders archery "nock" pliers, they work great without marring the gauge's finish.
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Re: case length gauge idea
Good idea. I wrap a piece of thin leather around it. I suppose I could mill a flat on it, but that'd take work.
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Re: case length gauge idea
Use a wood vice. If you squeeze the threaded portion together a small amount it is easy to turn.
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Re: case length gauge idea
When I use case length gauges they tighten them self up once the cutting starts. Why not use these Pliers. the Tsunoda, PL-150SC-S PLA-iers, Replaceable Resin Jaw Pliers w/built-in-spring..
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Re: case length gauge idea
Ranch Dog wrote:Good idea, have you sent it to them?Dannymcmullen wrote:why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
I use my old Sanders archery "nock" pliers, they work great without marring the gauge's finish.
yes RD i did but they just kinda blew me off i don't believe the customer service guy actually knew what i was talking about
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Re: case length gauge idea
That's a shame.Dannymcmullen wrote:Ranch Dog wrote:Good idea, have you sent it to them?Dannymcmullen wrote:why doesn't Lee mill a flat spot on the case length gauges for a grip spot when screwing into the cutter so you don't mess up and scar the gauge with pliers.
yes RD i did but they just kinda blew me off i don't believe the customer service guy actually knew what i was talking about
A short 1/4" square flat on the shank would be awsome.
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Re: case length gauge idea
Yeah, just the cost of tooling up for it would be tough now. They did increase the size of the shell holder recently (unannounced), to give us a little more diameter for our hands.Macd wrote:Guess extra step would add too much cost for such a low dollar item.
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Re: case length gauge idea
While we on the subject of Case Length gauges I'll add my storage solution.
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