Look at my split lock and load bushing.
I was using my Lee Classic Cast press as a dedicated 223 press. It is parked at the end of one of my work benches. Last week I needed to move the die to my other press.
The 223 die was frozen in the LNL. RUSTED IN.
I soaked it in Kroil and used heat on it but the die would not come out.
After a week of working on it the Moto Tool cut off wheel freed the die.
I never had this problem with any other of my various dies. Then it dawned on me. I have been using Lee sizing compound on my 223 brass. It is water soluble and sometimes my die gets rather wet. I always clean out the die interior with brake cleaner then wd40 so the die is not damaged, but water sure got in the threads. Then the thing was left in the press for months.
Last night I wire brushed the threads, gave the die a coat of anti sieze, and then grease. It won't rust in again.
Beware water soluble case lubes?
I was using my Lee Classic Cast press as a dedicated 223 press. It is parked at the end of one of my work benches. Last week I needed to move the die to my other press.
The 223 die was frozen in the LNL. RUSTED IN.
I soaked it in Kroil and used heat on it but the die would not come out.
After a week of working on it the Moto Tool cut off wheel freed the die.
I never had this problem with any other of my various dies. Then it dawned on me. I have been using Lee sizing compound on my 223 brass. It is water soluble and sometimes my die gets rather wet. I always clean out the die interior with brake cleaner then wd40 so the die is not damaged, but water sure got in the threads. Then the thing was left in the press for months.
Last night I wire brushed the threads, gave the die a coat of anti sieze, and then grease. It won't rust in again.
Beware water soluble case lubes?