Lee Classic Turret LED lights

[evtSmtx]

+1 to this being a great idea that I'd buy.

To turn it off use the included tiny hammer.

 

[Rule3]

Do you have a picture with this mounted on a Lee Turret? Also unless I missed it there is no mention of this having a on and off switch, does it? Some review say that it is not very bright.

This one does.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonlux-Machin..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1B01SFN1M53YW6DDVNP0

I am into Lumens so I want this but it is battery powder.

300 Lumens CREE LED!!! It will blind you!

http://www.amazon.com/iGaging-ZoomF..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1HDVQF06ET5XKVRQ3FB0

 

[sellersm]

Maybe you should sell them to us 3-D printer challenged folks!

+1 zillion! You've got a winner on your hands there!

 

[NainCain]

Didn't think it would be such a hit. I guess I can print them since there is a little interest. I have one modification I would like to make first. Just I am a novice at CAD.

These are the lights I used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSF66JO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02

You can cut the strip every third LED and solder to a little copper pad. You can buy or easily find a used 12VDC wall wart for power. I had one from a router and it connected to the pig tail that was included in the kit. I just unplug the power supply. You can find switches and pigtails on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/AspenTek-Conn..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=02QERHXAEPH2D33T6D8D

 

[1KPerDay]

Forgive me but does anyone sell a ready-to-rock kit for the LCT? I don't want to cut/splice/solder anything.

 

[sellersm]

Forgive me but does anyone sell a ready-to-rock kit for the LCT? I don't want to cut/splice/solder anything.

Look at InLine Fabrication.

LED Shellplate Lighting Kit

 

[9mmepiphany]

Yup, Inline Fabrication offers a lot of niche market stuff for the Lee Classic Turret. Besides the complete LED lighting setup (they offer two different sets), the Auto Eject system is awesome (includes places to store your extra shell holders). Their Ergo Handle is a must have to really make the LCT a joy

I really like the way their Ultra Mount raises the press to eye level also

 

[drband]

Yup, Inline Fabrication offers a lot of niche market stuff for the Lee Classic Turret. Besides the complete LED lighting setup (they offer two different sets), the Auto Eject system is awesome (includes places to store your extra shell holders). Their Ergo Handle is a must have to really make the LCT a joy

I really like the way their Ultra Mount raises the press to eye level also

Tell me about the Ergo Handle. Is it really such a great upgrade? It's pricey!

 

[9mmepiphany]

It really is...remember that the listed price includes Priority Shipping

I already had one for my Hornady LNL AP, because there was no question in my mind that it was worth it for a progressive, based on the amount of movement entailed using a progressive...plus I got 3 friends to get one for their LNLs too. I have the short one to go with my Ultramount

I held off for a while on my Lee because it did seem pricey, but I finally broke down and got one...and I regret putting it off so long

What it does is take the strain off your back at the bottom of the stroke (ram up) and makes seating primers more comfortable at the top (ram down). The kink in the handle relieves you of the need to bend down to raise the ram all the way to the die.

The same handle works on the Classic Turret and the Classic Cast single stage. They don't come in two lengths, because you can lengthen or shorten them by how far you insert them through to attachment slider

 

[drband]

Thanks for the insight. I'll have to put that on my wish list.

 

[splattergun]

Nice print job!
I used a gooseneck bore light attached with zip ties.

 

[tcoz]

Here is one I may go see at Home Depot, has anyone tried this. Link

Yes, I have two of them mounted and they're the best lighting solution I've found for my situation. I have my press mounted on a Lee Reloading Stand (tripod) and these lights attach perfectly to it, but I'm sure they would work for most setups where you could use a clamp. The best thing is that the clamps have attached suction cups that hold the light tightly regardless of vibration. I bought mine at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FIYJXAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

 

[1KPerDay]

Look at InLine Fabrication.

LED Shellplate Lighting Kit

Thanks!

 

[oldreloader]

AV8TOR It works great and it does have a switch. The magnet is strong too. It doesn't move.

 

[mdemetz]

I held off for a while on my Lee because it did seem pricey, but I finally broke down and got one...and I regret putting it off so long

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The same handle works on the Classic Turret and the Classic Cast single stage. They don't come in two lengths, because you can lengthen or shorten them by how far you insert them through to attachment slider

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I wonder why Lee only makes one for the older turret(and Pro 1000) presses.

 

[AV8TOR]

AV8TOR It works great and it does have a switch. The magnet is strong too. It doesn't move.

Thanks for the image and set up just as I imagined I might try it. What do you have wire tied to the left side post?

 

[Reloadron]

Really nice. One subject that always comes up in loading bench discussions is the lighting. The new LED lighting schemes allow us to get really bright quality light where we want it and need it. LED lighting has come a long way and simply works great. Nice job incorporating the LED lighting into a loading press to get light where it is needed.


Ron

 

[oldreloader]

Thanks for the image and set up just as I imagined I might try it. What do you have wire tied to the left side post?

It's another small battery powered light I used. It was OK but won't come close to the LED.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I wonder why Lee only makes one for the older turret(and Pro 1000) presses.

Makes one what?

They don't make an Ergo handle, they only make a roller one

 

[AV8TOR]

This one does.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonlux-Machin..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1B01SFN1M53YW6DDVNP0

AV8TOR It works great and it does have a switch. The magnet is strong too. It doesn't move.

Special thanks to Rule3 and oldreloader. I ordered the Bonlux LED from Amazon and set it up yesterday and could not be happier. Nice and bright and perfect size. Looking forward to my next reloading session.

 

[1KPerDay]

I shot a quick video demonstrating the inline fabrication LED lighting kit if anyone wants to see how bright it is. It took 2 minutes to install and makes a huge difference. thanks for the recommendation and info!

https://youtu.be/lQXyYfB8j6E

 

[tcoz]

If anyone has the Inline Fabrication kit installed on a Redding T-7 I'd like to hear your opinions.

Edit--do the LED lights point straight out at a 90 degree angle or do they point downward slightly so that they don't shine in your eyes if your press is mounted at eye level?

 

[1KPerDay]

They shine everywhere. I wouldn't mount them facing toward your eyes at any level.

 

[leadchucker]

I used to have one of the little high intensity halogen lights up close to my Classic Turret, but it was hot.

LED strips can be had from dozens of surplus electronics places. Looks like this one would work well.
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/ls-12-cw/12-vdc-led-light-strip-cool-white/1.html
I got the wall wart and the connection hardware at the same place for peanuts. A single strip provides enough light for me, but any wall wart should power several of those strips if you want more lights.
It shines good bright light down into the shell so I can see the powder, and it produces no heat.

 

[RandyP]

I just now installed the Hornady light strip to my LCT. Works great, plenty of light,

https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Lock...F8&qid=1465938432&sr=8-1&keywords=hornady+led

I also have the Inline Fabrication case kicker kit on order and will report back once it arrives.