Doc Moses Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 (edited) If we can do the moon thing why can't Lee make a handle for their press that will stay on? I have used, silicone, you can see the tape under the handle to try and make the fit tighter...why of why? Is it really that hard of a task? Edited November 1, 2024 by Doc Moses 1 1 Quote
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 toothpicks. Hammer it on with a rubber mallet. No, I haven't done this because my knob only occasionally comes loose and I just push down on it and twist a little. But toothpicks fix other stuff where the hole is too big. And what is this man on the moon stuff? Unless you have a time machine, It's 1879 my friend. 2 1 Quote
Doc Moses Posted November 1, 2024 Author Posted November 1, 2024 11 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: toothpicks. Hammer it on with a rubber mallet. No, I haven't done this because my knob only occasionally comes loose and I just push down on it and twist a little. But toothpicks fix other stuff where the hole is too big. And what is this man on the moon stuff? Unless you have a time machine, It's 1879 my friend. Staying in character. Love it! 1 Quote
Cholla Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 I recommend roughing up the shaft with sandpaper and then using epoxy. If that doesn't work, drill a hole through the ball and shaft while it's in place and drive a slightly larger finish nail into it to act as a pin. 6 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 Hey! DOC!!! Check out the replacement handles/levers for Lee presses at Inline Fabrication!! I bought one for my RCBS Rock Chucker and it’s fantastic! (inlinefabrication.com) 1 Quote
Cypress Sun Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 (edited) JB Weld is your friend. Edit - Just make sure that you clean all of the tape glue and oils from both surfaces to be "welded" together. In 24 hours after use, you won't be able to get it off. Edited November 2, 2024 by Cypress Sun 4 2 Quote
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 PLUS ONE for Cypress Sun you betcha 1 Quote
Rye Miles #13621 Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 7 hours ago, Cypress Sun said: JB Weld is your friend. Bingo!!!! Quote
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 That is one of the reasons Lee equipment costs less than RCBS, Hornady or Dillon. JB Weld and a pinning the ball to the shaft is a good solution. 3 Quote
watab kid Posted November 3, 2024 Posted November 3, 2024 ive not had the issue , i dont have lees , but i agree with the fix above , ive used it on some other things with total success Quote
Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 Posted November 3, 2024 Posted November 3, 2024 We didn’t put anyone on the moon. Faked 1 Quote
Rip Snorter Posted November 3, 2024 Posted November 3, 2024 5 minutes ago, Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 said: We didn’t put anyone on the moon. Faked Aerospace Engineer in the family. Quote
Cypress Sun Posted November 3, 2024 Posted November 3, 2024 25 minutes ago, Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 said: We didn’t put anyone on the moon. Faked Sure we did, the cow brought back pictures to prove it. Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 3, 2024 Posted November 3, 2024 Met a couple of the Apolo Moon Landing astronauts. You could look in their eyes and tell they’d been there!! 1 Quote
Ashley D Austin Posted November 3, 2024 Posted November 3, 2024 Lee Lee Conditions of Use If not 100% satisfied with any Lee product purchased from the factory, you may return it within 30 days for a refund. Every Lee Reloading Tool is guaranteed not to wear out or break from normal use for two full years or they will be repaired or replaced at no charge if returned to the factory. Any Lee product of current manufacture, regardless of age or condition, will be reconditioned to new, including a new guarantee, if returned to the factory with payment equal to half the current retail price plus shipping. Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 3, 2024 Posted November 3, 2024 (edited) Doc!! Try one of these! Inline Fabrication for Lee Classic Turret Press: Standard length roller handle… Or the Ergonomic Roller Handle for Lee Classic Turret Press… Edited November 3, 2024 by Blackwater 53393 2 Quote
paradiddle Posted November 4, 2024 Posted November 4, 2024 Mine did the same thing so I sanded the handle top and epoxied it on. Held perfectly. Then I upgraded to the angled Lee handle and it is a game changer. Way better then the ball. Quote
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