Bobberfishin
Single-Sixer
The actual expander portion of the die is threaded in to the "shank", which in turn is threaded into the body of the die. The expander portion has loosened up (it's only 5/8" long once threaded into the "shank")
This is the second time in 3 weeks this has occurred. 2 different dies & calibers. Once while expanding brass, the other while seating bullets.
The overall neck expander die has very few parts that can be adjusted, The body of the die locks into the press using a lock ring. They are secured with a set screw or allen screw. The final adjustment for expansion (the shank) has it's own locking nut to the die's body. No set screw. Inside the "shank" is the actual expander portion that has been coming loose.
Why is this piece threaded to the "shank"? There's no way to adjust & lock-in position. Does it make it easier to replace the expander? Which is something I've never heard of anyone doing. 30 minutes ago I was seating bullets & the expander portion just dropped out on my bench.
These are both Lyman dies, 380 Auto & 38 Special.
Should I use some Blue Threadlocker to secure them so it doesn't loosen again?
Appreciate any help or remedies, Thanks Bob
This is the second time in 3 weeks this has occurred. 2 different dies & calibers. Once while expanding brass, the other while seating bullets.
The overall neck expander die has very few parts that can be adjusted, The body of the die locks into the press using a lock ring. They are secured with a set screw or allen screw. The final adjustment for expansion (the shank) has it's own locking nut to the die's body. No set screw. Inside the "shank" is the actual expander portion that has been coming loose.
Why is this piece threaded to the "shank"? There's no way to adjust & lock-in position. Does it make it easier to replace the expander? Which is something I've never heard of anyone doing. 30 minutes ago I was seating bullets & the expander portion just dropped out on my bench.
These are both Lyman dies, 380 Auto & 38 Special.
Should I use some Blue Threadlocker to secure them so it doesn't loosen again?
Appreciate any help or remedies, Thanks Bob