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artcicap in few threads posted a few how-tos that Smokein'Joe posted. Playing around in the shop I did two of them. I did his short money cylinder press. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...red-one-of-these-loaders.576127/#post-7121933 I tried it it works I am going to the range Wednesday and I will give a good work out. I also made his cap sizer after I got used to it I really like this tool. I have been using a cap sizer that I made from wire cutters I like Smokein'Joes tool better. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...ietta-1858-remington-44.788565/#post-10038031
 
That's good to know.
I've reposted his methods several times and never heard any feedback about how well they work.

With the loader, I hope that the steel washer doesn't cause much wear on the face on the cylinder, or due to the bolt rubbing on the inside of the arbor hole.
I would try to not let the steel washer bear down very much on the cylinder.
Maybe a thin piece or brass sheet or something similar could be placed in front of the washer to help protect the finish?
 
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arcticap said:
That's good to know.
I've reposted his methods several times and never heard any feedback about how well they work.

With the loader, I hope that the steel washer doesn't cause too much wear on the face on the cylinder, or the by the bolt rubbing on the inside of the arbor hole.
I would try to not let the steel washer bear down very much on the cylinder.
Maybe a thin piece or brass sheet or something similar could be placed in front of the washer to help protect the finish?
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Mr arcticap, I was thinking the same thing. Smokein'Joe used a 7/16 bolt I used a 3/8 bolt plenty of clearance. :thumbup: I could make a washer out of a soap bottle and epoxy it to the washer.
 
I like the idea of using tough plastic to reduce the friction but wouldn't epoxy it because it will eventually wear out.
Perhaps just make some replacement plastic washers and keep them handy.
It easily slips over the bolt anyway.

Are you turning it with a ratchet or using 2 wrenches? ;)
 
arcticap said:
I like the idea of using tough plastic to reduce the friction but wouldn't epoxy it because it will eventually wear out.
Perhaps just make some replacement plastic washers and keep them handy.
It easily slips over the bolt anyway.

Are you turning it with a ratchet or using 2 wrenches? ;)
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I thinking I will try both and a 20-volt impact. :what: At some point maybe a metal plate that can be screwed down a loading table that has a socket welded to it.
 
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