Safety Glasses Just Protected Me

[peeplwtchr]

Hi All-

I've got a new Lee Turret, still working through the adjustments. The last issue I am having, is that every so often a primer gets mashed into and stuck in the primer cup on the press. The only way to get the disfugured live primer out is with tweezers or needlenose. Anyway, one just went off in the primer cup, my eyes were about a foot and a half away. After it went off and I felt particles hit my face, I realised that because I put safety glasses on as soon as I touch a press handle, it probably saved me from some eye pain.

Just wanted to remind everyone that the pain of wearing them is worth it.

 

[Blue68f100]

Glad you are safe. PPE should not be taken lightly.

Primers are the only thing we work with that is considered an explosive. They should be taken seriously.

 

[dcloco]

VERY glad you are ok!!

Good reminder for all of us.

 

[NMexJim]

My recommendation would be to just resize the case and de-prime again. Saving primers or messing w/ deformed primers just isn't worth it.

 

[peeplwtchr]

Hi All-

I've got a new Lee Turret, still working through the adjustments. The last issue I am having, is that every so often a primer gets mashed into and stuck in the primer cup on the press. The only way to get the disfugured live primer out is with tweezers or needlenose. Anyway, one just went off in the primer cup, my eyes were about a foot and a half away. After it went off and I felt particles hit my face, I realised that because I put safety glasses on as soon as I touch a press handle, it probably saved me from some eye pain.

Just wanted to remind everyone that the pain of wearing them is worth it.

UPDATE: This is first time using unsorted range cases. It's the WMA headstamped cases causing this. I swaged one that the malfunction happened on, and it worked. WMA into the trash.

 

[kcofohio]

The cup is spring loaded, should be able to slide it even or below the bottom.

 

[kcofohio]

UPDATE: This is first time using unsorted range cases. It's the WMA headstamped cases causing this. I swaged one that the malfunction happened on, and it worked. WMA into the trash.

Yes, the WMA & WCC cases usually have a crimp at the primer pocket.

 

[peeplwtchr]

The cup is spring loaded, should be able to slide it even or below the bottom.

Thanks for the DUH moment, I see that now. I've been adjusting everything on this for a few hours to get it to work right. In that slightly pissed off state, it's easy to get tunnel vision. Had I not made the rule of putting on glasses before I ever touch a press handle, I'd be even more pissed right now.

 

[peeplwtchr]

Yes, the WMA & WCC cases usually have a crimp at the primer pocket.

Yeah I see that now, thanks.

 

[kmw1954]

Suppose I take eyewear as a never thought just because of the fact that I wear prescription glasses with Polycarbonate lenses and w/o them O couldn't see to reload. So my safety glasses are on always.

 

[kcofohio]

Thanks for the DUH moment, I see that now. I've been adjusting everything on this for a few hours to get it to work right. In that slightly pissed off state, it's easy to get tunnel vision. Had I not made the rule of putting on glasses before I ever touch a press handle, I'd be even more pissed right now.

I totally understand the tunnel vision, especially when getting 1st time experience.

 

[jmorris]

In that slightly pissed off state, it's easy to get tunnel vision.

Absolutely, the best lesson I ever learned was to walk away from a project that has frustrated me. They seem to fix themselves once I have a calm and clear head.

In my youth I was an “I’ll fix this thing or F it up where no one can!” person. Now I’m more of a ‘nothing I can’t figure out given enough time’ guy.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Hi All-

I've got a new Lee Turret, still working through the adjustments. The last issue I am having, is that every so often a primer gets mashed into and stuck in the primer cup on the press. The only way to get the disfugured live primer out is with tweezers or needlenose. Anyway, one just went off in the primer cup, my eyes were about a foot and a half away. After it went off and I felt particles hit my face, I realised that because I put safety glasses on as soon as I touch a press handle, it probably saved me from some eye pain.

Just wanted to remind everyone that the pain of wearing them is worth it.

Glad you’re okay. When you catch your breath, if you were using Lee’s safety prime, there’s a thread from a couple of days ago about correcting its tendency to miss-insert primers.

 

[cfullgraf]

I need reading glasses so I keep full lens reader safety glasses at the entry to my shop and reloading room. They allow for all position short distant vision and protect my eyes.

I’ve found the reading glasses strengths are additive, if I need a little more magnification for a task, I add another pair of reading glasses for a moment.

Even when wearing safety glasses, I’ve gotten flakes of something in my eyes enough that I would not want to work without them.

 

[peeplwtchr]

Glad you’re okay. When you catch your breath, if you were using Lee’s safety prime, there’s a thread from a couple of days ago about correcting its tendency to miss-insert primers.

Thanks, I didn't see it. I just took it off, but maybe the thread will fix it.

 

[peeplwtchr]

UPDATE: This is first time using unsorted range cases. It's the WMA headstamped cases causing this. I swaged one that the malfunction happened on, and it worked. WMA into the trash.

Assorted brass blows. Going back to my sorted known good Headstamps.

 

[Mr. Zorg]

Glad to hear no eye damage, plus no ER visit to pluck out metal shards from the rest of your face @peeplwtchr!

I had catract surgery in Nov & Dec and no longer wear glasses for distance vision but I still need readers for close work. I'm going to have to consciously remind myself regularly to put on safety glasses for various tasks after wearing prescription polycarbonate + prescription safety glasses (from my working days) for the last several decades.

Reading about this happening to someone on THR hits home far more for me than ubiquitous warning labels. Thanks for posting.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Thanks, I didn't see it. I just took it off, but maybe the thread will fix it.

I’ll take it. If it’s junk and not worth anything, I’m your guy.

 

[dredd]

I'm glad you are unharmed.

Thank you for sharing.

I constantly remind folks when they are in my shop that YOU CAN'T GET REPLACEMENT EYES AT THE DRUG STORE!!!

It only takes a second to put them on.

I also tell myself the same thing when I think it will only take a second and "I'll be careful".

 

[1KPerDay]

Military crimps are easy to remove. But you should ideally sort/cull them before you mash a primer into them.

 

[Mk-211]

If you buy range pick up, you'll more than likely end up with some that have primer crimp/stake.

You either fix them or toss them in another bag to be traded for something else. Don't trash them as someone will buy or trade for them.

As another poster said, it's not that hard to swage them or ream. They just add time to your reloading but they're only a one time thing, once done, they don't have to be done again.

 

[peeplwtchr]

If you buy range pick up, you'll more than likely end up with some that have primer crimp/stake.

You either fix them or toss them in another bag to be traded for something else. Don't trash them as someone will buy or trade for them.

As another poster said, it's not that hard to swage them or ream. They just add time to your reloading but they're only a one time thing, once done, they don't have to be done again.

Yeah I know, if I didn't have alot of non-crimped sorted brass, I'd probably do it. It just occurred to me yesterday, "Why use my known good brass, when I can just use up bulk mixed brass"? I'll save it, the trading point is good perspective.

I just swaged several hundred .223 cases yesterday, hands still sore.

 

[1KPerDay]

Couple turns with a large philips head screwdriver bit will cut out most crimps toot sweet

 

[Mark_Mark]

Hi All-

I've got a new Lee Turret, still working through the adjustments. The last issue I am having, is that every so often a primer gets mashed into and stuck in the primer cup on the press. The only way to get the disfugured live primer out is with tweezers or needlenose. Anyway, one just went off in the primer cup, my eyes were about a foot and a half away. After it went off and I felt particles hit my face, I realised that because I put safety glasses on as soon as I touch a press handle, it probably saved me from some eye pain.

Just wanted to remind everyone that the pain of wearing them is worth it.

I don’t cut my grass without eyes, ears, and a n95. Also wear eyes, and a n95 when tumbling brass... why, that dust can’t be good for you

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Suppose I take eyewear as a never thought just because of the fact that I wear prescription glasses with Polycarbonate lenses and w/o them O couldn't see to reload. So my safety glasses are on always.

Ditto but that’s a reason, not an excuse. Always wear safety equipment. Always practice safety. By the way, that also means taking ten minutes away from the bench to cool down when the tension rises. If you’re doing and not thinking then you’re doing it wrong.