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Posted: 1/6/2018 8:21:46 AM EDT
I have this printing now.
 Looks like a great design. Anyone try this yet?
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2488944  3D printed Hornady Lock n load AP Auto Progessive Press Case Feeder. |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 2:52:11 PM EDT
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That is cool, keep this thread alive with pics once you start setting it up.
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Posted: 1/6/2018 6:59:35 PM EDT
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Got my attention.
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Posted: 1/6/2018 11:37:02 PM EDT
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First batch of parts done on the 3D printer. The tall one got a little messed up somehow. Reprinting it now.
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Posted: 1/6/2018 11:53:08 PM EDT
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Interesting. I'm in.
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Posted: 1/7/2018 11:01:43 AM EDT
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Any idea what these parts will cost you once done?
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Posted: 1/7/2018 3:25:51 PM EDT
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Any idea what these parts will cost you once done? . Maybe $40?
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Posted: 1/7/2018 7:04:44 PM EDT
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Guessing about a total of 20'ish hours total in printing time for all the parts?
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Posted: 1/7/2018 8:14:07 PM EDT
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Guessing about a total of 20'ish hours total in printing time for all the parts?
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Posted: 1/8/2018 7:19:47 PM EDT
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Wellll attempt #1 was a fail. My fault mostly because I tried to run it without the piece that screw to the top of the bench to add strength. Will try again once I order some more filament.
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Posted: 1/8/2018 8:57:59 PM EDT
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Wellll attempt #1 was a fail. My fault mostly because I tried to run it without the piece that screw to the top of the bench to add strength. Will try again once I order some more filament.
https://s9.postimg.org/5so60rjin/C1_A37180-_F298-4_F09-8191-49716_C1_D9066.jpg Don't let this thread die, keep it updated, very interested. |
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Posted: 1/8/2018 10:29:50 PM EDT
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Definitely not a tag for when you update.
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Posted: 1/9/2018 9:54:52 AM EDT
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Ordered some PETG filament (stronger than the PLA I used). Attempt #2 should be this weekend.
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Posted: 1/11/2018 9:07:11 PM EDT
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No idea what you are going on about OP.
Sand all the contact surfaces smooth. Little graphite to the subplate for the case shuttle. Dry lube on everything else. It's a little hokey, but for the price, it works. Some point I'll download the native CAD software and make some major design improvements. |
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Posted: 1/11/2018 9:52:22 PM EDT
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I watched the video, very cool. It appears that it could be made out of wood.
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Posted: 1/31/2018 8:06:44 PM EDT
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I was thinking about buying one from the internet they are going for 80 to 100 bux is it worth it??
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Posted: 2/11/2018 11:27:46 AM EDT
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@Milsurpninja
OP did you get the parts remade and running? |
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Posted: 2/13/2018 10:35:29 AM EDT
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IM me if you get this working. I’d like to discuss it with you
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Posted: 2/13/2018 11:05:35 AM EDT
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Remember, no buying or selling in posts. Keep that to IM,s and the Conduct Code will be happy.
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Posted: 2/14/2018 10:21:56 AM EDT
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Sorry about that. Let me know if the edited comment is acceptable. If not, I will change it. Thanks
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Posted: 2/14/2018 4:18:01 PM EDT
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Sorry about that. Let me know if the edited comment is acceptable. If not, I will change it. Thanks I made my post to ensure I would not have to lock this thread, for a simple misunderstanding of the Conduct Code. Carry on. |
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Posted: 3/12/2018 10:06:55 AM EDT
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@Milsurpninja
OP , give up on this? |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 9:09:20 AM EDT
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I had the guy that designed it print me one. With a little sanding smoothing and tuning it works great fro 223 and 9mm. And its cheap.
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Posted: 4/8/2018 12:23:19 PM EDT
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I bought one a few months ago it takes some tuning and tweeking. Mine in my 2 cents was really rough, I was really unhappy for 100 bux.... another guy on the net is making them, looks smoother, I contacted him, he assembles them and it takes a week to get for 80 bux plus 10 shipping....I loaded 400 10mm and 300 45 acp with mine make sure you put the plastic washer (per caliber) in the collator which BTW the don't tell you where it goes, or some of the cases will feed upside down , after I did cases fed 100x better, now 223 in my opinion need work because I keep getting double case drops or they pop out I'm working on that to fix....
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Posted: 4/8/2018 4:02:33 PM EDT
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I bought one a few months ago it takes some tuning and tweeking. Mine in my 2 cents was really rough, I was really unhappy for 100 bux.... another guy on the net is making them, looks smoother, I contacted him, he assembles them and it takes a week to get for 80 bux plus 10 shipping....I loaded 400 10mm and 300 45 acp with mine make sure you put the plastic washer (per caliber) in the collator which BTW the don't tell you where it goes, or some of the cases will feed upside down , after I did cases fed 100x better, now 223 in my opinion need work because I keep getting double case drops or they pop out I'm working on that to fix.... Have a link or how to contact this guy?? I'm really considering getting one of these 3D printed feeders! |
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Posted: 4/8/2018 10:39:37 PM EDT
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Actually the link is above Thingiverse then search for Hornady 3d case feeder
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Posted: 5/3/2018 9:39:39 PM EDT
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So anyone else build one. I have my first one from the initial design. Takes some tuning but I have run about 3k through it.
I remodeled and redesigned the mount, cam plate and top into one piece. Also, redesigned the shuttle and nose for better case size adjustment and eliminated the possibility of binding on the platen. It's overkill, but eliminates the need for the additional bench top support. Especially if you have your press mounted on a riser. With that said. Anyone with one want to review my design changes. Give feedback and see if some of the improvements address the tuning issues. |
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Posted: 5/4/2018 1:51:55 AM EDT
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So anyone else build one. I have my first one from the initial design. Takes some tuning but I have run about 3k through it. I remodeled and redesigned the mount, cam plate and top into one piece. Also, redesigned the shuttle and nose for better case size adjustment and eliminated the possibility of binding on the platen. It's overkill, but eliminates the need for the additional bench top support. Especially if you have your press mounted on a riser. With that said. Anyone with one want to review my design changes. Give feedback and see if some of the improvements address the tuning issues. Tjis way we can see what you did. |
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Posted: 5/4/2018 1:22:27 PM EDT
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Computer issues, so uploading the .stl files will have to wait. Still tweaking the model before 'melting some plastic'.
One piece system. 
Added area to capture 1/4 nut for the case tubes. not sure if necessary 
Case shuttle. Nose does not rely on dovetail 10-32 screw through the top. Slot for adjustments. 
Nose has a nut capture for the 10-32 screw. Relieves the pressure of the dovetail on the base plate. 
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Posted: 5/4/2018 2:36:47 PM EDT
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Computer issues, so uploading the .stl files will have to wait. Still tweaking the model before 'melting some plastic'. One piece system. https://i.imgur.com/CAN4v0a.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Bvzxt31.jpg Added area to capture 1/4 nut for the case tubes. not sure if necessary https://i.imgur.com/NMBBIGb.png Case shuttle. Nose does not rely on dovetail 10-32 screw through the top. Slot for adjustments. https://i.imgur.com/nBY3rgx.png Nose has a nut capture for the 10-32 screw. Relieves the pressure of the dovetail on the base plate. https://i.imgur.com/0Wnks7b.png Let us know when you upload these on thingyverse. |
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Posted: 5/4/2018 2:45:44 PM EDT
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Thanks !
Main body print just started. Will be Monday or so when all is completed and ready for a trail run. From there, I'll post it after all is tweaked. |
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Posted: 5/5/2018 7:44:45 AM EDT
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Thanks ! Main body print just started. Will be Monday or so when all is completed and ready for a trail run. From there, I'll post it after all is tweaked. |
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Posted: 5/5/2018 11:41:37 AM EDT
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Looks like the original designer added a brace to address the flex in the part. If you want to upgrade the old design.
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Posted: 5/7/2018 11:04:47 PM EDT
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Don't hate on the color.
Free roll nobody was using.
It is beefy with no flex! I ran it with no prep work and it worked like it should in the cam path with no binding. Started to smooth out the rough spots after the initial "will it work" phase. 20% infill with 0.25 layer height, so it is a bit gnarly in spots that do not matter. 
Little oversized for the nut. 
The case slide dimensions are from the original and it is pretty loose on the machine base plate. I'll run some cases and see if it needs to be tightened up some. There are some area's to clean up in the design. Few more rounds to limit the fit-up sanding needed. @Gage @Milsurpninja |
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Posted: 5/8/2018 7:14:37 AM EDT
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Don't hate on the color. Free roll nobody was using.
It is beefy with no flex! I ran it with no prep work and it worked like it should in the cam path with no binding. Started to smooth out the rough spots after the initial "will it work" phase. 20% infill with 0.25 layer height, so it is a bit gnarly in spots that do not matter. https://i.imgur.com/M6VSct7.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/W3pYUGK.jpg?3 https://i.imgur.com/z7qvMmT.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/PjoNyUu.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/LFOWIqP.jpg?2 Little oversized for the nut. https://i.imgur.com/d7KhK1h.jpg?1 The case slide dimensions are from the original and it is pretty loose on the machine base plate. I'll run some cases and see if it needs to be tightened up some. There are some area's to clean up in the design. Few more rounds to limit the fit-up sanding needed. @Gage @Milsurpninja |
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Posted: 5/15/2018 11:16:58 PM EDT
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Milsurpninja, did not mean to hijack your thread. So you can tell me to F.O.A.D. at any time.
But until then..... 
So those that do have them. I have experienced a little wear and slop (in the original design) to the point that the top case slider just wont push a .38/357 case down the hole. It just hangs on the rim of the case. I am going to add another 3mm to the length so it 'overcam's' past the drop point. I attribute this to the bottom slider slop and how it rides on the press base plate. So with that in mind, would you like to share with me your machine base plate 'T' dimensions. I'd like to get a good size average and adjust some of the printed dimensions from there. OR, should I just upload the STL's and have the hive work the bugs or dislikes back to me and I can address them from there. Don't worry, work provides me with the tools to make design changes. |
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Posted: 5/19/2018 8:28:50 PM EDT
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Before you do that, this guy's remix fits pretty snug on my press. He also includes room for a small metal bearing that will stick out about 2mm giving you the room you are looking for.
I particularly like his top slider design with the spring on the outside. Also, the bottom slider nose is attached with a screw and spring so it provides some give when pushing the cases into the shell plate thereby preventing flex in the pattern piece. BTW, for people wanting to try this and don't have a 3d printer, your local library might have one that you can use. Ours charges by the gram ($0.05 per gram) so I'm into this whole thing for $12.70 and it sure beats loading cases one at a time by hand.
ETA: Corrected the link to the remix |
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