Wreck-n-Crew
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I am in a position where space and resources are limited. I needed a better way to check powder drops without a light source. So i slapped this thing together temporarily and it works.
However its not a real improvement over a visual inspection and a good light source. But if i change powders where the volume of the case is not filled as much i believe the check die would serve me well.
So i thought if i am going to make a permanent powder check die i need some improvements to the die. Plus if i use my friend the light bulb and a little wiring i could make a die that will light up a little bulb if the powder is full enough. Sound good?
So i assume a mounting bracket and a real light switch for tripping the light? Maybe a contact switch? This is where I'm really at a cross roads as to which way to make it so I'm looking for ideas.
Also i could use some ideas on how to retain the pin more easily. As you can see from the picture the temporary solution ( simple an effective over 400 rounds yesterday) is not good for long term use. It can move around and get stuck on the auto disk measure. Not good.
The upside to the temporary clip is that it rarely moved and it is easy to pull out and even adjust of necessary. Which brings up another problem. The contact switch would need to be adjustable to.
I'm looking for simplicity if possible. I also find the idea of a light acting as a go no go gage. Also i know this is not a new concept. They exist.
Thoughts, ideas, criticisms, all welcome. Just be civil to each other please! Thanks all......
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However its not a real improvement over a visual inspection and a good light source. But if i change powders where the volume of the case is not filled as much i believe the check die would serve me well.
So i thought if i am going to make a permanent powder check die i need some improvements to the die. Plus if i use my friend the light bulb and a little wiring i could make a die that will light up a little bulb if the powder is full enough. Sound good?
So i assume a mounting bracket and a real light switch for tripping the light? Maybe a contact switch? This is where I'm really at a cross roads as to which way to make it so I'm looking for ideas.
Also i could use some ideas on how to retain the pin more easily. As you can see from the picture the temporary solution ( simple an effective over 400 rounds yesterday) is not good for long term use. It can move around and get stuck on the auto disk measure. Not good.
The upside to the temporary clip is that it rarely moved and it is easy to pull out and even adjust of necessary. Which brings up another problem. The contact switch would need to be adjustable to.
I'm looking for simplicity if possible. I also find the idea of a light acting as a go no go gage. Also i know this is not a new concept. They exist.
Thoughts, ideas, criticisms, all welcome. Just be civil to each other please! Thanks all......
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk