SSN Vet
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Being a glutton for extra work.... and about as tight with a dollar as they come...
I've just taken delivery of a brandy new LM.
I guess I can't just buy something and use it.... I need to tickle it, dissect it and play with it.... and then use it. So I figured the LM was the press for me. This way I develop a "relationship" with my tools and embark on a "journey" with them
The Journey began right out of the gate, because my LM arrived over-packed by FS Reloading.... and the small hole in the outer box, translated to a somewhat larger hole in the inner box... and the manual and the catalog
Basically, Lee's attempt at custom packaging is (in keeping with their over all philosophy) minimalistic, and the cardboard cutout in the inner box failed to secure the press in place during what was obviously a pretty bumpy ride (the outer box was well weathered). So the press shifted (most likely during the UPS sorting) and the case feed ramp punched through everything.
Upon inspection, nothing appeared damaged, but when I got into the setup... the carrier turned out to be grossly out of alignment.
Let the fun begin!
I've just taken delivery of a brandy new LM.
I guess I can't just buy something and use it.... I need to tickle it, dissect it and play with it.... and then use it. So I figured the LM was the press for me. This way I develop a "relationship" with my tools and embark on a "journey" with them
The Journey began right out of the gate, because my LM arrived over-packed by FS Reloading.... and the small hole in the outer box, translated to a somewhat larger hole in the inner box... and the manual and the catalog
Basically, Lee's attempt at custom packaging is (in keeping with their over all philosophy) minimalistic, and the cardboard cutout in the inner box failed to secure the press in place during what was obviously a pretty bumpy ride (the outer box was well weathered). So the press shifted (most likely during the UPS sorting) and the case feed ramp punched through everything.
Upon inspection, nothing appeared damaged, but when I got into the setup... the carrier turned out to be grossly out of alignment.
Let the fun begin!