Problem with primer tubes!

[Sacramento Johnson]

Hi all,
I purchased a Double Alpha primer tube filler and the primer tubes to go with it. Unfortunately, the way the tubes are made, they don't work with my RCBS bench primer. I need to get some holes drilled into the sides of the tubes so a pin can be put into them like with dillon primer tubes. I don't have the tools to do this myself. What sort of business could do this?

 

[NikA]

I think a trip to the big box hardware store might be in order. A drill guide block plus a hand drill should be able to take care of this.

https://milescraft.com/product/drillblockplus-imperial-milescraft-drill-block-drilling-jig/

 

[Johnnu2]

I could have used that a lot in the past 70+ years....

J.

 

[Randyzzz]

I think a trip to the big box hardware store might be in order. A drill guide block plus a hand drill should be able to take care of this.

https://milescraft.com/product/drillblockplus-imperial-milescraft-drill-block-drilling-jig/

That looks a lot easier than the drill press… now there’s another tool I must have.

 

[NikA]

Didn't realize there'd be so much interest. If you're buying for more constant use, I recommend the Big Gator tools brand. My first suggestion was something I picked up for helpers to use after too many crooked holes.

https://biggatortools.com/shop/ols/categories/drill-guides

 

[Mobuck]

Two things come to mind:
1: the holes for the tiny clips that hold the primer stack don't have to be perfectly placed-just prevent the primers from spilling out
2: when the holes are drilled, there will be some tiny ragged edges remaining on the inside of the tube that will need to be smoothed out or the primers will hang up.

 

[Johnnu2]

I could have used that a lot in the past 70+ years....

J.

EDIT: I just ordered one from Amazon.... $8.12 (incl tax.... free shipping (24hrs) this morning)

I may never use it but............it's too cool not to have..!!!

J.

 

[Sacramento Johnson]

Thank you all! This is great info!