Roller handle diameter

The handle on my Lee App is 1 3/8", and it is very comfortable for me to use. I have probably normal size hands so if you have large hands, 2-21/4 probably would be comfortable for you to use.

I put a pool ball on the end of my co-ax. Much nicer.

KY DAN said:

I am going to build some external handles for my star and Dillon progressive presses.

I think the handle should be 2-2.5 inches in diameter and 7 inches in length to resolve fatigue in my hands.

What's everyone's else's thoughts on this solution.

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Do you mean circumference of 2-2.5 inches? The diameter of the Dillon roller handle is about 1.1", which would make for about 3.5" circumference.

I put a thicker motorcycle grip on mine to make it a little bigger (I have larger hands) and more comfortable.

i put on a rolller handle right away on my dillon 550 when i bought it as i thought it looked cooler and that there must be a significant imrpovement over the base ball handle. after several years i put the ball lever in. i end up torquing the roller handle frequently and to avoid it i end up handling the handle between the roller and the bend which puts pressure on my palm over a smaller area.

apart from the thickness is there a way to put more of the roller above the lever instead of off to the side?

Dillon has had at least two different roller handles, the trilobal one is just under 1 1/4” diameter but if your making it for you…make it for you.

In a way this is like what size gloves should I wear. I squeeze my hands into 9" gloves. A 1.5" handle would be my choice.
If you have long fingers. You want a larger diameter.

This forum recommended just putting a baby sock on my 550 factory ball! I did and have never looked back!
I’ll admit the baby had to go all winter with only one sock, but my hand sure was warm and cozy! Kinda like my 3 legged hog!