[larryw]

Greetings & salutations !!! I hope everyone is safe & well in this new crazy!!
Well, I am looking for an obsolete part for A Hornady Apex-91 Std, 12ga press.
I need the 12ga Shell plate, Yup, the plastic one. Hornady part # 170105
I know I will have a better chance of finding the Ark than this part but, love the press.
Any leeds or info greatly appreciated.
Take care & be safe... Larry

 

[Dustydoo]

If yours is broken, and anything like the 366 shell plate, either a fabrication shop with plasma.
Or 3d printer

 

[larryw]

If yours is broken, and anything like the 366 shell plate, either a fabrication shop with plasma.
Or 3d printer

Thanks Dusty, Yea thats what I been thinking. I figure all that CAD file stuff, & all the measuring needed, along with the machining / 3D printing is gonna get pretty expensive???

 

[scoutmaster]

LarryW,

Which model is the Hornady Apex 91 STD? I have a Apex 3.1...is the machine the same as would be the shell plate?

 

[larryw]

LarryW,

Which model is the Hornady Apex 91 STD? I have a Apex 3.1...is the machine the same as would be the shell plate?

Scoutmaster, My understanding is, the "standard" was the first, then came the
2.1 & 3.1. Exactly what the differences are I do not know??

 

[scoutmaster]

Scoutmaster, My understanding is, the "standard" was the first, then came the
2.1 & 3.1. Exactly what the differences are I do not know??

You could call Hornady to ask them.....I have a parts 3.1 12 gauge.

 

[larryw]

Well folks, part found. Thank you all very much. Now that I habe a good one
I need to find out how much it will cost to have the shell plate speced out
then one machined out of aluminum or ???? Outta feeling that will be interesting.
Thanks again, Everyone, Take care & be safe in this so called new crazy...

 

[Just1ducky]

Where did you find the shell plate?
I also need one.

 

[Just1ducky]

This is the part I broke.
Hornady was no help.
If I can't find one i guess I'll try to make an aluminum replacement.

 

[bultobill]

I have a apex 3.1 with all the bells and whistles for 20 ga. Sorry to say no parts are really available. How about 3D printing?

 

[Just1ducky]

I have been looking online for 3D models or blueprints for this part.
Without a 3d model,which I don't know how to create, 3D printing isn't really an option.

Contacted Hornady they will not release any dimensions or blueprints.
Without a print of some kind it's tough to reverse engineer but that is what I'm currently working on.
The part is plastic, worn and broken so just guessing on some dimensions.
In my spare time I'm writing a cnc milling machine program to make a new one out of aluminum.
If I can get a working prototype. Could possibly make a few extra for others.

 

[LETI]

This is the part I broke.
Hornady was no help.
If I can't find one i guess I'll try to make an aluminum replacement.

Just went through my Apex boneyard and found that shell plate for 12 gauge, let me know! John D.

 

[Just1ducky]

Thanks if I can't get this to work I'm definitely interested.

I'm getting closer on making a working prototype.

 

[rosies dad]

If you get this so you can make working parts, there are probably a lot LOT of Apex machines that need fixin..

 

[Just1ducky]

The white plastic is 1st prototype aluminum is 2nd try.
Plastic one worked but not quite right.
Still have to try out the aluminum
Had to guesstimate on some of the dimensions.

 

[rosies dad]

The white plastic is 1st prototype aluminum is 2nd try.
Plastic one worked but not quite right.
Still have to try out the aluminum
Had to guesstimate on some of the dimensions.

Looking good, there are a ton of broken machines out there. Maybe some guys tossed em cause they couldnt get parts but with you and others that tinker, there is hope.

 

[mmcbride]

Did you have any success in remaking the Hornady part # 170105?

 

[erneste821]

I made me a new platen for 16. Also made 16ga final crimp die. I use a supersizer so all I need to do is knock the primer and I'm off to the races. So now I have a 12 & 16 plated for the 366.
I also have another brand I converted to a sixteen. Which I like so nuch better. The 366 is good if you got one load to only to use.

 

[spitter]

I've got an NOS part, but unfortunately you have to get to 50 quality posts before we can do business... maybe we can talk later on...

 

[erneste821]

Sure