RCBS Bench Primer Handle

[irishlad]

Has anyone added a roller handle to one and/or bent the handle up a little? I have the Inline Fabrication Ergo Roller handles on all my presses and really like em. After priming 500 cases yesterday it got me to thinking about it for the bench primer. Dan at Inline said he could add a roller to my existing. Thanks.

 

[rayatphonix]

I would welcome a modified handle. I’ve used the bench primer for years, and I agree the handle could be more comfortable.

 

[Bobaloo22]

I’ve thought about heating the hand and bending it to an L so I can adjust the way I use it

 

[irishlad]

I’ve thought about heating the hand and bending it to an L so I can adjust the way I use it

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Yankee1986]

I’ve thought about heating the hand and bending it to an L so I can adjust the way I use it

I was thinking the same thing.

Don't own one and never used one but wouldn't be easier to just drill a hole and thread it for a roller handle? I would think you could just buy that part separately.

 

[nettlle]

A round handle would be nice. Square stock for a handle doesn't get much worse for comfort. Surprised there are no after market handles for these.

 

[AJC1]

After using a hand primer I thought this was amazing... if one was inclined you could drill the end and add a ball.

 

[irishlad]

Don't own one and never used one but wouldn't be easier to just drill a hole and thread it for a roller handle? I would think you could just buy that part separately.

From the OP

Has anyone added a roller handle to one and/or bent the handle up a little? I have the Inline Fabrication Ergo Roller handles on all my presses and really like em. After priming 500 cases yesterday it got me to thinking about it for the bench primer. Dan at Inline said he could add a roller to my existing. Thanks.


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[nettlle]

Let us know if you get one. I would be interested.

 

[mdi]

I was kinda disgusted when I took mine out of the box and found the handle hit the bench before a primer could be seated. Yeah, I know I coulda mounted it so the handle stuck over the edge of the bench or built a 3" riser. I thought of a few ideas like cutting the handle and rewelding it on at an angle. Heat, twist and bend at an angle (squre, rectangle stock difficult to bend). Cut off handle short, fabricate a tube or round stock extension, slotted to fit handle stub at an angle enough to clear bench. Too much work. So I cut 3" off the handle, installed a hanle bar grip and mounted it on a 2x4. Still don't like it, and use my rame prime more...

 

[9mmepiphany]

A round handle would be nice. Square stock for a handle doesn't get much worse for comfort. Surprised there are no after market handles for these.

There likely isn't enough demand...if there were, Inline Fabrication (IF) would be making one

You can get the IF roller handle for about $14 then drill and thread the current handle for it.

More than likely IF would come up with something similar to the conversion they offer for the Lee Loadmaster...which doesn't require any drilling of machining

 

[irishlad]

I'm gonna be sending the lever to

There likely isn't enough demand...if there were, Inline Fabrication (IF) would be making one

You can get the IF roller handle for about $14 then drill and thread the current handle for it.

More than likely IF would come up with something similar to the conversion they offer for the Lee Loadmaster...which doesn't require any drilling of machining

I'm going to send the handle to IF to add a roller handle to it. I'll post feedback when it gets back.

 

[irishlad]

Let us know if you get one. I would be interested.

Will do.

 

[Bobaloo22]

I did put a rubber cane tip on mine and it did help.

 

[marchboom]

I put a section of foam pipe insulation on the handle. The type that is used on water heater lines. Cheap and it cushions your hand.

 

[thegatman]

Let us know if you get one. I would be interested.

Me too

 

[Milt1]

I have one and I've never used the handle, just too awkward. I use the primer tube and that works very well.

 

[irishlad]

Not understanding how you could use it without the handle. Please explain.

 

[irishlad]

Got my lever back from Inline Fabrication. Way more comfortable!!!

 

[Milt1]

Explanation: the handle moves the primer tube back and forth. Rather than using the handle, just grab the primer tube and work it back and forth.

 

[nettlle]

Got my lever back from Inline Fabrication. Way more comfortable!!!

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Looks like the way to go!

 

[irishlad]

Explanation: the handle moves the primer tube back and forth. Rather than using the handle, just grab the primer tube and work it back and forth.

Tried that this morning out of curiosity. Didn't fully seat the primer( didn't think it would, not enough leverage). Glad it works for you. Having a choice is a good thing. I'm really liking the roller handle.

 

[irishlad]

Primed my 1st large batch(300) with the roller handle. Waaaay better! .

 

[GW Staar]

The APS version of RCBS's bench primer had a perfect handle, adjustible short and light. I thought they'd improve the original but they never did......they did delete anything APS though, so that nice tool is only available from those willing to sell theirs.
Maybe my kids will when I die.....

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?attachments/713545-jpg.782371/

 

[mdi]

The APS version of RCBS's bench primer had a perfect handle, adjustible short and light. I thought they'd improve the original but they never did......they did delete anything APS though, so that nice tool is only available from those willing to sell theirs.
Maybe my kids will when I die.....

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?attachments/713545-jpg.782371/

I would use that model. Looks waaaay more user friendly.