Only one thing worse than waiting for your "new toy" to arrive...

Take it out , clean everything good, check it over. Lube/grease the necessary components that should get you to the in-line fab arrival time.

C-clamps, man! C-clamps!

You can study it, and do mock ups, like the c-clamps like Higgite already said.
I did the same thing when mine arrived, I had to make a new riser for it so until it was done I was studying the mechanics of it.
It's not the same as bolting it down to something permanently and actually loading with it. But take the time to get intimate with it. Check to see if the pin in the primer chute actually touches the frame post like it's supposed to and all those things Live Life has on his write ups about it.
But yeah, I get it, can't play with the new toy really sucks.

in the same boat. picked up a t7 monday. got it home and messed around with it. did a quick clamp to the bench and quickly realized the roller handle comes down to far with it flush mounted. put 4" of wood under it and tried again and it was perfect. so i proceeded to order an inline fab micro base and waiting on it to arrive...

higgite said:

C-clamps, man! C-clamps!

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I used a scrap piece of 3/4 plywood, some of those hammer in tee nuts and bolts and the aforementioned c-clamps.

Stefan A said:

It arrives but you can only stare at it because the one key part you need comes the next day .

Anyway, this is not a complaint - actually meant for a bit of levity. My new Lee pro 6000 arrived, along with the dies, bushings, powder check, etc. All except my mounting plate from Inline Fab. So, I really can't do anything but admire it . Oh well, one more day and I can start tinkering.

Stefan

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Wood screw it to your table and scratch the itch!!!! what powder check did you get? I bought a $110 dillion powder check for my $230 Lee not Pro 4000

I have been waiting for them to come back in stock ordered the mr bullet feeder and powder checker, waiting for the press kit to come back in stock.Good luck with the new press they are great from what i have been told!

Stefan A said:

Yeah, I ended up using some woodworking clamps I had. Should be a moot point once I get home from work today. Anyway, I got the Double Alpha magnetic powder check.

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let us know how that goes!

You took the plunge

Good Luck

This will be interesting

Stefan A said:

All except my mounting plate from Inline Fab.

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A couple GRKs and your GTG.
I got the Inline plates for my presses and they work really well. Did you inlay your base plate or are you surface mounting?

Mark_Mark said:

Wood screw it to your table and scratch the itch!!!! what powder check did you get? I bought a $110 dillion powder check for my $230 Lee not Pro 4000

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If it’s screwing it to the kitchen table be sure to pre-drill, then you can say to the wife guests will hardly notice when I move it to my mount.

BreechFace said:

If it’s screwing it to the kitchen table be sure to pre-drill, then you can say to the wife guests will hardly notice when I move it to my mount.

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counter sink and make some plugs. They will never know!

Stefan A said:

Is it a good idea to use mineral spirits to clean off surfaces - especially where there is grease?

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I wouldn't hesitate to use this for areas with a bunch of grease, but - to finish I'd use gun cleaning solvent and then hit it with an oily rag.

Tell me about waiting.

I've been waiting since 2 May 2022 for my suppressor e-file paperwork to be approved.

Almost 9 full months, and no reason to believe it will happen soon. At least another 2 months wait.

I want a new toy - and it's only been a month since Christmas.....

Hooda Thunkit said:

Tell me about waiting.

I've been waiting since 2 May 2022 for my suppressor e-file paperwork to be approved.

Almost 9 full months, and no reason to believe it will happen soon. At least another 2 months wait.

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Ive been waiting since June 5th 2022 for a SilencerCo Sparrow suppressor so I'm right there with you! Can't wait to shoot my CZ 457 Pro Varmint with it!

270OKIE said:

Ive been waiting since June 5th 2022 for a SilencerCo Sparrow suppressor so I'm right there with you! Can't wait to shoot my CZ 457 Pro Varmint with it!

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Best part ?

Just after I typed that whiney complaint, I checked email.

As of today my suppressor paperwork has a tax stamp on it.

Woohoo!!! Still don't have it in hand, more hoops to jump through. Another couple weeks hopefully.

Hooda Thunkit said:

Best part ?

Just after I typed that whiney complaint, I checked email.

As of today my suppressor paperwork has a tax stamp on it.

Woohoo!!! Still don't have it in hand, more hoops to jump through. Another couple weeks hopefully.

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Interesting... You still have to wait???

270OKIE said:

Interesting... You still have to wait???

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Yep. Gotta fill out a 4473. Then the seller has to send a notice to the "head law enforcement officer" of the area - in my case the Sheriff. Sheriff has to acknowledge reception of the notification, via certified mail.
Then the seller must wait 7 days before shipping.