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Lee Six Pack Pro at 4k rounds
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You don't need an enclosure for PETG. I have printers for PLA and PETG that aren't enclosed. And two Vorons that are enclosed for ABS and ASA.
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Interesting.......have you ever tried printing nylon? I've heard it can be done.....and you can buy filament from some sources.....but hearsay doesn't mean much....never seen any direction on using it. But boy that stuff would be tough.
I posted the first test of the printed files, using 9mm cases in 9mmepiphany's other thread.....here:
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...-the-lee-pro-6000.927407/page-2#post-12824468
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Just installed the UNIVERSAL 5 TUBE CASE FEED MAGAZINE and very pleased with it except for one thing. I do not use a collator and The tubes need clips or a top cover to stabilize the tubes. Does anyone know a source for tube clips for the 5 tube magazine like I have on the old tubes. I have searched and cannot find any, probably too new on the market. I did change the bolt to a 3" to replace the included 3-1/2", did not like the way it stuck out so far.
This is a picture of what I am looking for except for 5 tubes.
This is a picture of what I am looking for except for 5 tubes.
LiveLife
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Bungee ring for hair should work in a pinch.
Something along that line is what I plan to do. Plan on putting something is the middle like another tube or wooden dowel. Just got it mounted and haven't had time to do it.
You need to order you one of these, drops the case at the top, the tubes don't follow the shell plate and remain stationary.
Universal Case Dropper for Lee Six Pack Pro 6000 Red Color - Etsy
Video presentation: http://tiny.cc/dropper-presentation or https://youtu.be/RFqC40D-Bn0 The universal case dropper is a flexible, robust and simple to use cartridge case dropper for the Lee Six Pack Pro. It will reliably feed all applicable cases, from any source. The cases do not slide back and
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I have 2 of the silver ones on order, they have shipped.You need to order you one of these, drops the case at the top, the tubes don't follow the shell plate and remain stationary.
.Universal Case Dropper for Lee Six Pack Pro 6000 Red Color - Etsy
Video presentation: http://tiny.cc/dropper-presentation or https://youtu.be/RFqC40D-Bn0 The universal case dropper is a flexible, robust and simple to use cartridge case dropper for the Lee Six Pack Pro. It will reliably feed all applicable cases, from any source. The cases do not slide back and
You can do what I did before the four tube clips became available.
Get some Sugru, moldable latex, and form the spacer between the tubes
...or find someone to 3D print up a set for your
Get some Sugru, moldable latex, and form the spacer between the tubes
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...or find someone to 3D print up a set for your
Yeh, I only posted that link after searching Etsy and fleabag for a 5 tube clip and found nothing.
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Nylon prints ok on some printers however the shrink is very high .018 per inch. This causes the print to lift from the build surface if you don't have a heated platform and build chamber. Nylon is also very hydroscopic you have to dry it before printing. You can dry the filament in a regular oven at about 250 degrees for a couple of hours before printing. The shrink issue you can handle during design remember that in the build direction there is little to no shrink but horizontal there is that .018 per inch. so when you draw the hole or boss multiply your size 1.018 height of the model leave 100 percent. I have bought nylon on ebay and such. Also used weed eater string and monofilament fishing line.
Good Luck
You've got to try the new 5 tube collator it works on just about any case. It has a plate you install for small cases and remove for large cases like 223 or 308.
I also purchased the collator, have not installed it. I do not use a collator very often.
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Universal 5 Tube Case Collator
Lee Universal Case Collator fits on top of the Universal 5 tube case feed magazine, makes filling the tubes faster on the APP, Pro 1000, Pro 4000, Load-Master and Six Pack Pro presses. Case feed tubes sold separately.
My brain was not in full function mode when I first read the above post about the collator. I did purchase the collator but have not installed it yet. It does appear to be a good design.Universal 5 Tube Case Collator
Lee Universal Case Collator fits on top of the Universal 5 tube case feed magazine, makes filling the tubes faster on the APP, Pro 1000, Pro 4000, Load-Master and Six Pack Pro presses. Case feed tubes sold separately.leeprecision.com
Ordered 2 of these on February 2, 2024 and received them today February 13, 2024 via USPS, 11 days from Norway.. No tracking number or delivery notice from USPS, it just showed up.
Have it setup and tested but have not actually loaded with it yet. Does appear to be a very good option vs. the Lee Case Feeder. I have the new Universal 5 tube also, which is an improvement over the previous 4 tube version. Plan to do a comparison test between the two. Right now I am using the new case pusher that came with the 5 tube version and it appears to be compatible with the universal-case-dropper.
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Have it setup and tested but have not actually loaded with it yet. Does appear to be a very good option vs. the Lee Case Feeder. I have the new Universal 5 tube also, which is an improvement over the previous 4 tube version. Plan to do a comparison test between the two. Right now I am using the new case pusher that came with the 5 tube version and it appears to be compatible with the universal-case-dropper.
Universal Case Dropper for Lee Six Pack Pro 6000 Silver Color - Etsy
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The new case pushers/sliders work much better than the ones which came for a long time with case feeders and some of us worked to fix and/or 3D print different ones. They are same height as old ones so work just fine. They solved 99% my issues with 44 mag and 45 ACP cases being inserted to the shell plates on SPP 6000 and other presses. Nice upgrade/fix. Hope your results are as good as I have seen.
GD
Looking forward to seeing this. My current case pusher has a tendency to drag .45ACP cases back out of the shell plate is it is withdrawn...I think it is caused by it tilting a bit
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Yes, those are the common problems. New sliders solved it for me. Pushing surface was redesigned, cup is not rounded to where it will drag back cases and tabs that hold it on rail are different than previous iterations which might remove some tilt.
Just ran 250, 45 ACP without a failure to place and remain placed in shell plate.
I have run them with 4 tube case feeder as well as 3D printed collator with same success.
GD
Thanks.
I am using the case pusher from the original 4-tube case feeder that came with the Pro 6k. It is all I had on hand when I added the Grimnir3D case feeder.
Maybe I'll just reduce the length of the curved fingers...as I don't think the 5-tube case feeder pusher is yet available to purchase separately
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I tried to get the "plastic parts" for the five tube but customer service refused to sell to me, even after a technician said it was available. Bought the whole thing to get the sliders and used their case gate on 3D printed case feeder setup as it puts less side load on the slider than mine even though some side load on the old sliders took out a small bit of tilt.
Maybe some day they will sell plastic parts and I can assemble a complete 5 tube case feeder.
It is all fun and games....................
GD
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After a small learning curve (I just started reloading last year), I am in love with this press. 5000 rounds with no major issues. All it needs now is a bullet feeder. I just ordered a Silver Layer from Chris Zuest. Also pictured is the Grimnir 3D Universal Case Dropper. I hope LEE buys the design because it is a fantastic upgrade.
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Before Lee came out with the 5 tube setup, I bought 2 of these for my 2 6PP, work just fine but only on the 6PP. Have ordered 3 of the 5 tube setups for my other Lee progressive presses.
Lee Pro 6000 Six Pack Cartridge Feed Door Only - Etsy
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They were (maybe no longer) available if you want to PAY through the nose...... Part number TR5450 is molded parts.
Well things are sure changing at LEE. Had my first bad experience with their new pricing for parts and free shipping went up to $100 orders. Cancelled my order.
You can get the molded parts for the 5 tube case feeder if you want to pay $10 for each part. The little cam nut for the case gate is $10, the case gate is $10, each slider is $10, etcetera. What a rip off. This is one pissed of a life long LEE reloading equipment user/fan. That parts cost is stupid.
The story is:
A tech told me that all the molded parts were available for $10 like other sets of molded parts are/were. So once I searched for the part number he gave me, these parts are not found on website without the part number to search for by the way, ordered three sets. LEE calls me and wants to know what part I want, I say the molded parts, they say each one is $10, put me on hold and talked "to someone else" and $10 each.
I searched again for the part number and it can no longer be found so they removed any access to these parts because of my order.
Good luck with buying 5 tube case feeder parts going forward, I am sad to say. Do not break anything. What a shame to see LEE do this to its customers.
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Bought 2 of those for my 6PP's, work great.Before Lee came out with the 5 tube setup, I bought 2 of these for my 2 6PP, work just fine but only on the 6PP. Have ordered 3 of the 5 tube setups for my other Lee progressive presses.
Lee Pro 6000 Six Pack Cartridge Feed Door Only - Etsy
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