Ratchet wrench for Lyman 450 lube screw

[KeithB]

One of the members here asked if I had a better tool for the lube pressure screw on a Lyman luber. I don't but here is a link from eBay for a 1/4" combination open end/ratchet box end wrench for about $6 w/free shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gearwrench...hash=item3d4ba3d0b3:m:mpW-0BXU8aHg5qSXXg_Oozw

I have the original (I think) Chapman wrench for my 450 but if yours doesn't have it maybe this might be what you are looking for.

 

[RicinYakima]

Thanks, I needed that!

 

[KeithB]

Caveat: I am not associated with nor have ever ordered anything from that source.

 

[creosote]

Chapman does still make them. I got one for my 45. I'm sure it makes the sizer happier too.

 

[KeithB]

If you have a source please feel free to post it. The question comes up periodically.

 

[Rick]

Chapman Mfg. Co.
Chapman Individual Tools

 

[Ian]

When I get a break I'll see if I can dig up the one that worked really well for me. It has a six point drive, only one end with smooth handle on the other, and is reversible. I think it was offshore.

 

[JonB]

I bought the Maxcraft stubby 1/4" dual drive ratchet from Amazon, and it's the Cat's meow. It's quite ergonomic and has very fine clicks with a high quality feel. $6.45 shipping is free if you play Amazon's game/

I have no financial interests.
Mod's if posting a link like this isn't proper, please delete it.

https://www.amazon.com/Maxcraft-60199-4-Inch-Dual-Drive-Ratchet/dp/B003BXKZZ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515556170&sr=8-1&keywords=1/4+dual+ratchet+hex

 

[Brad]

I found that the best tool to avoid the annoyance of the little ratchet is an air cylinder attached to a Star sizer.

 

[Ian]

Thermo-set resin is a pretty good way to avoid that annoyance, too.

 

[Pistolero]

I got a couple of ratchets at a "cheapo tool" flea market at Oshkosh air show,
IIRC, about $2 each. More of an open frame than a Chapman, but they work
just like it. One sits on my RCBS and my Lyman. Chapman ratchets fail, IME.

Bill

 

[Fiddler]

Here is a link to a Chapman ratchet at Amazon. The Chapman I use have been around for a bunch of years.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=chapman+ratchet

 

[Cherokee]

Years ago I bought a Craftsman ratchet that has served me well. The Lyman ratchet is in reserve.

 

[Walter Laich]

I went with a Cabine Tree replacement threaded rod that has a spring on it to keep pressure on the lube column. I could pressure it up about 1/4 to 1/2 a turn and do about 10 bullets before having to mess with it again.

+ the 'nut' on top is 5/8 or so.

 

[deltaenterprizes]

Harbor Freight has one for about $3 and comes with some screwdriver bits!

 

[KeithB]

Love Harbor Freight. I don't expect too much from some of their precision measurement tools but they have some great bargains on a lot of useful stuff.

 

[Ian]

Hey, I finally got that break! Just went and looked, the wrench I really like is a Neiko, reversible without flipping over, six-point, 1/4" drive. It's exactly the same length as the Chapman wrench and is pretty well made without a lot of slop.

Neiko part number is 03044A

 

[Chris]

I bought the Maxcraft stubby 1/4" dual drive ratchet from Amazon, and it's the Cat's meow. It's quite ergonomic and has very fine clicks with a high quality feel. $6.45 shipping is free if you play Amazon's game/

I bought the same wrench last year, it's a dandy. Works great and I like the fine clicks.