Lee type blank sizing dies now available

Gary

SE Kansas
I have a question: I ordered some dies from Keith (got them) and here's my question. Could this die be made into a Gas Check Die? I don't have a mill, but it seems to me that if the die were slotted it would be a start to a GC maker, right, maybe?
 

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
Gary, I have no experience with gas check makers, I know several people make them and most folks seem happy with their products so I have stayed out of that particular market. I hope someone else can assist you, I would enjoy reading their comments. I think the blanks I sell are of the same general dimensions as many of Lee's other reloading products, I imagine if somebody felt like it they could make a crimp die or something similar out of them.
 

Misanthrope

New Member
Hi, KeithB. You replied to my earlier post about top punches. Sounds like you have what I probably need. Tell me about the epoxy fitting of top punches.
 

Misanthrope

New Member
You replied to my earlier post. Tell me about your top punches. Do you sell them as kits to modify as needed? Instructions too, I hope.
 

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
Here are instructions on making the top punches fit your bullet's nose:

https://www.artfulbullet.com/index.php?threads/instructions-for-making-custom-top-punches.3329/

I do not sell a kit as such. All you need is the right caliber punch and a small amount of epoxy (I use JB Weld). I sell top punches in every caliber from .22 to .50, just order the caliber you need. My Lyman/RCBS style punches have an O-ring on the stem so you don't need to use the little setscrew to retain it in the ram. Here is a link with all the details:

https://www.artfulbullet.com/index.php?threads/top-punches-for-sale.3328/

It usually only takes two or three days to make them up and get them in the mail. If you're interested you can contact me here just start a "conversation" (like a personal message at other sites).
 

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
No problem, a lot to understand at first. I will respond to a "conversation" within 24 hours, usually quicker. And I watch all these threads for new posts so when you post here I know that. I don't know if there is a way for you to know I received a conversation until I respond. But I hang out here a lot and at odd times so if you post I'll get back to you.