I drilled my press...
So, I drilled the 3/8” hole I wanted without any problem. It took awhile, but went easily without incident. I think the neat way to go about collecting spent primers is a clear plastic tube connected to a bottle for easy disposal. The primer catcher that’s supplied with the press drives me nuts (more of a short putt than a drive.) Either the primers miss the catcher all together, or once it’s full, they spill all over while trying to empty it; which is even more of a mess.
In moving my press, I wiped it down and oiled the moving parts. I noticed a dark, dime sized area behind the ram, which I tried to wipe off. It wouldn’t wipe off. Finally dawned on me that’s where the primers are falling and have peened the finish off the press. That would be a good place to drill a hole. But, you can’t get to the center of that spot because the vertical flange underneath is located there. So, I got as close as I could. Now all I have to figure out is how to get the primers from the chute in the ram to the hole I drilled (a little over an inch or so away.) I could fashion something in wood or adapt something already being sold. I’m thinking too of using Brownell glass bedding compound to mould a fixture to catch and transport the primers. Haven’t figured that part out yet; I’m working on it. There have been some excellent suggestions given here and I appreciate everyone taking the time.
I did go on the Inline Fabrication website. I ordered their raised mount device; similar to the one I have for my blue press. I also ordered their case kicker kit, which works wonderfully. Both items are first rate, and highly recommended, in case anyone is interested. It bears repeating: there’s a big difference between first rate and second rate; there isn’t much difference between second rate and nineteenth rate. Now my press looks somewhat professional rather than gerry-rigged by a gerbil. I wish I had a picture; before and after.
Thanks again for everyone’s concern and advice; you’ve given me a lot of ideas to research.
kerf