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Posted: 2/13/2021 4:59:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: memsu]
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Here's the extra large bullet tray for the Hornady LNL AP press.
I tested it with about 200 230gr Federal HSTs. I also found out that some newer Hornady presses have a ridge running down the backside of the press support bar. I sold a few of my trays on Ebay and found this out when the clamp wouldn't fit. So, I came up with another design for the clamps that have a relief cut in them to clear the ridge, and on presses that don't have the ridge you can still use your press lights (if they are thinner than 2mm). https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4699476    
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Posted: 2/13/2021 5:43:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KPtexan: I've got no problem modifying it for you if needed! Is the end mill exactly 2" long? How long is the length of cut? I can knock it out today, but you're welcome to give it a shot too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KPtexan: Originally Posted By TGE: Ran down to autozone and grabbed some orings this morning, but found one fatal flaw in my parts list - your design uses a 2 1/2" end I'll, and I got a 2" one. I think even my meager skills can trim the trimmer body down by 1/2" and try again though, so not a big deal. Everything is a nice tight fit, I can say that at least. I printed both versions of the 223 bushing and the tight one is a hair too tight for me, but the other seems dead nuts. Bearings are solid as well. I did the mk4 btw. Will work on the snip now and then reprint this baby! I just didn't want to ask for yet another favor, trying to get back into being able to do at least a little bit for myself when needed. |
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Posted: 2/13/2021 5:53:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: Well, I'll let you know shortly! It's printing right now, so fingers crossed. I just didn't want to ask for yet another favor, trying to get back into being able to do at least a little bit for myself when needed. |
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Posted: 2/14/2021 12:50:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGE]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KPtexan: Ok, no problem! Just let me know if you run into any issues. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KPtexan: Originally Posted By TGE: Well, I'll let you know shortly! It's printing right now, so fingers crossed. I just didn't want to ask for yet another favor, trying to get back into being able to do at least a little bit for myself when needed. I really jammed one in as hard as I could just to see what would happen , and it took it from 1.750" down to about 1.744", so even going as extreme as I could it will keep them well within spec. This was also in a cheap combo hammer/regular drill because my batteries were both dead in my normal cordless, so it might actually tighten up in a stiffer drill. All in all, looks great and works well. Thank you a lot for all the work on this! |
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Posted: 2/14/2021 3:28:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: Got it done up this morning and seems to be working great! I'm getting very square cuts, and without much practice coming in within 0.005" on lengths. That's good for me and my blasting ammo, that's for sure, and probably just as good as my hand-crank Lyman trimmer too. I really jammed one in as hard as I could just to see what would happen , and it took it from 1.750" down to about 1.744", so even going as extreme as I could it will keep them well within spec. This was also in a cheap combo hammer/regular drill because my batteries were both dead in my normal cordless, so it might actually tighten up in a stiffer drill. All in all, looks great and works well. Thank you a lot for all the work on this! |
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Posted: 2/15/2021 12:32:26 PM EDT
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Anyone have a link to an STL to print to hold a small mirror above a bullet/case feeder?
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Posted: 2/16/2021 9:15:45 AM EDT
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Anybody making the bullet feeder from the Castboolits thread?
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Posted: 2/16/2021 12:01:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Anybody making the bullet feeder from the Castboolits thread? I am. Have it all printed. Waiting on the hardware and my RL1100. |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 10:32:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thump_rrr: Finally got the 6.5 Creedmoor setup running at least on the bench.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6lv3wKqGL8Got the 6.5 Creedmoor bullet feeder die working now also. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbEyQJbGe0cI'll be doing a dry run on my Hornady LnL AP Progressive this afternoon. I think that my 12mm diameter spring tube may be too big. @Thump_rrr your bullet feeder looks awesome! And the die! Is this the same as the Castboolits one that has been brought up? |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 12:15:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: drfroglegs]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Anybody making the bullet feeder from the Castboolits thread? @CS223 @supermoose Care to share the link? I just bought the 3D printed case feeder for my LNLAP because I wasn't sure if I would be able to print it well. Kinda regret it now because all of my prints are turning out to be awesome quality. |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 3:55:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drfroglegs: @CS223 @supermoose Care to share the link? I just bought the 3D printed case feeder for my LNLAP because I wasn't sure if I would be able to print it well. Kinda regret it now because all of my prints are turning out to be awesome quality. @drfroglegs |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 5:35:45 PM EDT
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Thanks! I know what the next project will be!
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Posted: 2/18/2021 10:03:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Link is Here TylerR is the project leader, the links to the files are at the bottom of all his posts. Start at the end of the thread for the most up to date info. I've been working on modding my Wanhao Duplicator i3 to get a little more work envelope, it's only 200mmx200mm. The Ender 3 is 220mmx220mm and the smallest printer that will work for the project. That's actually a plus since it's the most economical & popular 3D printer on the market right now. @drfroglegs Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Originally Posted By drfroglegs: @CS223 @supermoose Care to share the link? I just bought the 3D printed case feeder for my LNLAP because I wasn't sure if I would be able to print it well. Kinda regret it now because all of my prints are turning out to be awesome quality. @drfroglegs I was having some issues with my collator plate, but I think I solved it. It's pretty sweet. I bought a 3d printer specifically for this. Have made some other things along the way too. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 7:07:28 PM EDT
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I wish there was a way to print a large pistol case feeder plate for my hornady. I've been needing one for months now.
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Posted: 2/20/2021 9:30:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TOTHEMAX: I wish there was a way to print a large pistol case feeder plate for my hornady. I've been needing one for months now. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 12:34:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Did you try Dillon? They are interchangeable so i'm told. If you can model the plate, you could print it in two or three sections with interlocking edges and glue it together. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Originally Posted By TOTHEMAX: I wish there was a way to print a large pistol case feeder plate for my hornady. I've been needing one for months now. Thanks. I found a file. I am going to try and print them tomorrow. I will update. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 5:35:28 PM EDT
[#17]
Working on printing a case feeder plate. I printed the middle pieces, almost done with the first section.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4271769 
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Posted: 2/21/2021 11:03:57 PM EDT
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I don't even own a Dillon........Yet. But thought I'd print one of these up to see how I could attach it to my Inline Fab rail. Turned out pretty nice if anyone was thinking about trying them out.
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Posted: 2/21/2021 11:05:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TOTHEMAX: Working on printing a case feeder plate. I printed the middle pieces, almost done with the first section. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4271769 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/136887/20210221_143416-1835419.jpg filament is too old. If fresh filament doesn't improve things I think I'm going to order an Ender Max. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 11:17:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: That looks really good. I fought with my i3 all weekend trying to get it dialed in. I think my PLA filament is too old. If fresh filament doesn't improve things I think I'm going to order an Ender Max. |
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Posted: 2/21/2021 11:47:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CS223]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KPtexan: Do you use a filament dryer? If not, you should give it a shot. I found a nesco food dehydrator for sale from someone local (was actually new in box) for $20 and have repurposed it as a filament dryer. I also store filament in a dry box (just a gasketed sterilite box) with rechargeable dessicant and a hygrometer for monitoring. My filament is always fresh! You may already be doing all of this, but might be good for others to know too. I've also found a second purpose for this dehydrator - drying brass! ETA. What brand(s) of filament does everyone prefer? ETA-2 Opened a sealed roll of PLA of same vintage and printed with it tonight. It printed like butter @195F. I had to run the old stuff at 215F so clearly old filament was the problem. Got my axis calibration dialed in and now I'm fighting ringing primarily at 60mm/s. At 40mm/s it looks pretty clean. Not having much luck tweaking jerk & accel settings so I may just set Cura to print the skin at 40mm/s and the infill at a higher speed. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 5:13:32 PM EDT
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Well the large pistol brass case feeder plate is done. Seems to work in the feeder.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4271769 
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Posted: 2/24/2021 6:38:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TOTHEMAX: Well the large pistol brass case feeder plate is done. Seems to work in the feeder. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4271769 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/136887/20210224_141100-1839701.jpg |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 1:55:45 AM EDT
[#24]
Very cool. How much does something like that cost to print, plus the hardware to make it work?
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Posted: 2/25/2021 7:27:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RattleCanAR]
[#25]
Software needed for Apple computers?
Toying with getting into 3D printing. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 8:40:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Milsurpninja]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ErikS: Software needed for Apple computers? Toying with getting into 3D printing. On my Mac, I use Cura for a slicer and OnShape for design (which is web based). Just make the leap. I’m amazed at how much better my cheap creality is than my old monoprice. Definitely a great bang for your buck in today’s printers. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 12:36:32 PM EDT
[#27]
 Word of advice, stay off thingiverse: "ooooh, I need to print one those, oh and two of those, oh that's cool need one of them....." 3D printing is almost as addicting as AR collecting  |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 9:23:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KPtexan: Well done, looks awesome! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KPtexan: Originally Posted By TOTHEMAX: Well the large pistol brass case feeder plate is done. Seems to work in the feeder. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4271769 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/136887/20210224_141100-1839701.jpg It turned out pretty good! The red part in the middle needs to be about an 1/8" taller on the bottom. It doesn't fully engage the rotating arm in the feeder and will pop off once in a while. |
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Posted: 3/7/2021 10:19:33 PM EDT
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@KPtexan dunno if you've been using it much, but I finally got busy with your trimmer today. Did 150 LC brass, took 5" or 10" I guess, wasn't really keeping track. Once I got the touch right, i.e. not pressing tooooo hard, I was turning out pretty close to perfect length. Even the ones I hit a little hard in the beginning just got down to 1.7450 or so at minimum vs target 1.750.
It was so much faster than my normal method too. Big thanks again. |
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Posted: 3/7/2021 10:34:00 PM EDT
[#30]
Printing some small rifle case feeder plate sections.
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Posted: 3/10/2021 12:26:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: @KPtexan dunno if you've been using it much, but I finally got busy with your trimmer today. Did 150 LC brass, took 5" or 10" I guess, wasn't really keeping track. Once I got the touch right, i.e. not pressing tooooo hard, I was turning out pretty close to perfect length. Even the ones I hit a little hard in the beginning just got down to 1.7450 or so at minimum vs target 1.750. It was so much faster than my normal method too. Big thanks again. To let y'all know what I'm working on now, I'm in the process of designing a mount for my Magnetospeed Sporter chronograph. I think Magnetospeed intentionally limited the Sporter's mounting flexibility so people don't choose it over the much more expensive V3. My mount will get it off the barrel and mount to a picatinny so it will be compatible with many handguns too. Should be done with it today! By far, the most expensive part of the project is the carbon fiber tube I'm using, but that was only $15 shipped for twice the amount I needed. If I really wanted to go cheaper I could've used an aluminum tube or even 5/8" wooden dowel, but my goal was to keep it light and rigid. |
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Posted: 3/10/2021 8:51:16 PM EDT
[#32]
I did a set of pistol brass sorting trays, no more sitting on the floor sorting buckets of brass. I've been too cheap to buy them, so this was the perfect job for the printer. Each one took about 10 hours.
Link to the files 
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Posted: 3/11/2021 12:20:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDeadeye: I did a set of pistol brass sorting trays, no more sitting on the floor sorting buckets of brass. I've been too cheap to buy them, so this was the perfect job for the printer. Each one took about 10 hours. Link to the files https://i.imgur.com/gIjrfkU.jpg Nice |
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Posted: 3/11/2021 11:03:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDeadeye: I did a set of pistol brass sorting trays, no more sitting on the floor sorting buckets of brass. I've been too cheap to buy them, so this was the perfect job for the printer. Each one took about 10 hours. Link to the files https://i.imgur.com/gIjrfkU.jpg Nice!! Now I can sort my range brass that's all mixed up. I'll print them with a 0.6mm nozzle and it should cut the time to print in half. |
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Posted: 3/12/2021 4:25:20 PM EDT
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I've got my Magnetospeed mount pretty well refined, and I'll be uploading STLs soon. I need to get it out there with some real world testing, but preliminary geometry and functionality checks seem pretty good:
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Posted: 3/12/2021 5:18:37 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SDeadeye: I did a set of pistol brass sorting trays, no more sitting on the floor sorting buckets of brass. I've been too cheap to buy them, so this was the perfect job for the printer. Each one took about 10 hours. Link to the files https://i.imgur.com/gIjrfkU.jpg Thanks for posting this, I didn't know these files were available. Originally Posted By memsu: Nice!! Now I can sort my range brass that's all mixed up. I'll print them with a 0.6mm nozzle and it should cut the time to print in half. Thanks for suggesting the 0.6mm nozzle. I just got one a few days back and haven't used it yet. Did a comparison between the 0.4mm and 0.6mm nozzles and it went from 15hrs to 7hrs. Running the 0.6mm nozzle now!  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/20/2021 2:50:24 PM EDT
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Printed up a pistol pic rail for my Magnetospeed. About to run to Lowes to find some hardware to mount it. Thingiverse STL https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3864003
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Posted: 3/24/2021 10:10:16 AM EDT
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Has anyone successfully printed and used the Hornady LNL die bushings? I found the file on thingieverse but I am not sure how well they would hold up. There is a lot of stress on those bushings and I think they would break.
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Posted: 3/24/2021 11:39:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: magicman93]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TOTHEMAX: Has anyone successfully printed and used the Hornady LNL die bushings? I found the file on thingieverse but I am not sure how well they would hold up. There is a lot of stress on those bushings and I think they would break. I use one for my powder measure. But I’m just throwing by hand so there’s very little stress. |
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Posted: 3/29/2021 9:23:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Turbo_Kill3r: Printed up a pistol pic rail for my Magnetospeed. About to run to Lowes to find some hardware to mount it. Thingiverse STL https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3864003 https://i.imgur.com/QZsM8tH.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/JuGIrsW.jpg?1  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/4/2021 8:08:12 PM EDT
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This was an experiment in some ersatz .410 shells for my bond arms derringer. My first load was really weak because I had nothing to go off of, resulting in the shot bouncing off of my paper. Interestingly, instead of the whole capsule exiting barrel, it just blew out the front and back and left an empty “hull.” Definitely need to do more experimentation here. I also printed some more conventional pistol shot capsules for .45 and .38, but haven’t tested those yet. Tough to print these well because of the close tolerance and poor dimensional accuracy with 3D printing on something this small.
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Posted: 4/8/2021 2:26:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2021 9:22:52 AM EDT
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3551483/comments
So I am trying to print a few of these with PETG. 235 nozzle tip temp, 70 bed temp. The first set came out okay. A little bit of stringing towards the end. Some of the small side locking lugs had slight drooping at the beginning. I did not put any supports in. Maybe I will try that on the next set. |
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Posted: 4/21/2021 4:48:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Milsurpninja]
[#44]
So I printed the Hornady Case Feeder v2 from Thingiverse but looks like I'm missing a piece that this 5.5" bolt goes through. Any ideas?
ETA: Nevermind I found out. Rod Holder for V2.STL was the answer.   Attached File |
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Posted: 4/21/2021 5:24:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: drfroglegs]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Milsurpninja: So I printed the Hornady Case Feeder v2 from Thingiverse but looks like I'm missing a piece that this 5.5" bolt goes through. Any ideas? ETA: Nevermind I found out. Rod Holder for V2.STL was the answer. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102025/image_jpg-1913625.JPG @Milsurpninja I actually bought the case feeder from the guy who developed that file before I got a 3D printer. It works exceptionally well, im thrilled with it. If you have any questions shoot me an IM. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 10:36:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Milsurpninja: So I printed the Hornady Case Feeder v2 from Thingiverse but looks like I'm missing a piece that this 5.5" bolt goes through. Any ideas? ETA: Nevermind I found out. Rod Holder for V2.STL was the answer. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102025/image_jpg-1913625.JPG There are actually 2 versions of that piece. One uses a rod and one uses a bolt. |
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Posted: 5/2/2021 11:13:56 AM EDT
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Has anybody seen or does anybody have a file for a spent primer funnel or chute for a Dillon 550? I'd like to be able to run a tube into a plastic bottle to catch the spent primers just like people have done on the SDB, 650/750, and 1050. I've seen printed and machined setups for all the Dillon presses except the 550.
Any help is appreciated. |
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Posted: 5/2/2021 12:00:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pbfarmer945: Has anybody seen or does anybody have a file for a spent primer funnel or chute for a Dillon 550? I'd like to be able to run a tube into a plastic bottle to catch the spent primers just like people have done on the SDB, 650/750, and 1050. I've seen printed and machined setups for all the Dillon presses except the 550. Any help is appreciated. I would think this would be easy to modify from a bin to a chute. You would just need to cut a hole and add a barbed section to secure the tubing. I think tinkercad should be able to handle something basic like that. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3531892 |
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Posted: 5/3/2021 10:03:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: wildearp]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE:
Ran out of time to install, wife called me in for dinner. Looks like it'll work though. Instead of flying off the ski jump, they'll fall through a little hole. The box insert slides out for easy dumping. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20210107_174944_jpg-1769029.JPG A simpler thing I have seen sold, is a click on wall that makes the end of the ski jump a bit taller. I might still buy a couple of these if I find the right deal. This should be an easy part for you printer wizzards. 
This is the primer switch I use, very handy, made of aluminum, but could possibly end up being a printed part: 
Amazing work on this thread, Bravo! 
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Posted: 5/5/2021 1:41:31 AM EDT
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