Jim, I'm game!
Spolar Muses
Although I am retired I still work part time at the local ski hill near me in the winter. Part time turned into nearly full time as the shortage of help is prevalent there as well. The money was good but I didn't get much of a chance to shoot on account of always working. Ski season has been over and I have been shooting the last couple weeks so I had some reloading to do. Started cranking out some twelve gauge shells I use for skeet and stopped to take a look at the finished product and notices the bases were somewhat concave. Some to a point where I am not sure the firing pin will light the fire. So I ask myself "what the heck is going on here?" The hulls were fine after resizing but when I seated the primer they were concaved at that point. After pulling the sizing bushings out to get a better look at things it sure looked like the primer shaft was way to high to a point where it might be bottoming out on the hull and then some. After looking at things for a little bit I noticed the primer shaft weight had worked its way nearly to the base of the machine. With it down so far it allowed the shaft to extend up to high and really push those primers in hard. The set screw that holds that weight in place had somehow worked its way loose and the weight slowly unscrewed. I am sure this has been going on slowly over time but it had finally become noticeable. Got it back to where it fully seats the primers without causing the base of the shells to deform. I might add here that I use hydraulics to run the loader and it had not problem messing the hulls up.
I guess it is just good maintenance to keep on eye on all the nuts and bolts on any kind of a reloader you may be operating. The Spolar was back to putting out some beautiful ammo after I spotted the problem. Great machine.
I guess it is just good maintenance to keep on eye on all the nuts and bolts on any kind of a reloader you may be operating. The Spolar was back to putting out some beautiful ammo after I spotted the problem. Great machine.
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OK, I am a bit lost.Jim, I'm game!
this is what i'm interested in.Earlier in this thread I posted that I wanted the Spolar reservoir bases. I am considering offering a service to replace the plastic tube on the OEM Spolar reservoir with a Pyrex glass tube. Customers would send me their reservoir base and I will attach a glass tube with epoxy. The resulting reservoir will be the same size and gold color as the original OEM reservoir. This option will cost less and the base will be gold colored. I will continue to offer my reservoir with the black colored base. Comments?
I’m in!Earlier in this thread I posted that I wanted the Spolar reservoir bases. I am considering offering a service to replace the plastic tube on the OEM Spolar reservoir with a Pyrex glass tube. Customers would send me their reservoir base and I will attach a glass tube with epoxy. The resulting reservoir will be the same size and gold color as the original OEM reservoir. This option will cost less and the base will be gold colored. I will continue to offer my reservoir with the black colored base. Comments?
What is the price to have a glass tube installed on a Spolar base?
I sent you a PMWhat is the price to have a glass tube installed on a Spolar base?
I have the same question.I sent you a PM
Please PM me ! I'm interested. Thank you
What is the price to have a glass tube installed on a Spolar base?
Me too! Just post the price, please!I have the same question.
You are already on my list.Me too! Just post the price, please!
I will not receive prototype glass tubes for the powder reservoir for a few weeks. Then I have to finalize the attachment process and order more glass. My tentative price is $80 for the powder and $100 for the shot.
Please PM me ! I'm interested. Thank you
I received 5 pcs of glass for the Spolar powder reservoir conversion. I have reached out to the first 5 people on my list. I send PMs to: ezz555, Nebs, Dbowhntr, John Henry and Max Brantley. I have a good inventory of glass tubes for the shot reservoir conversion. I have prototyped my process for installing the glass tube in the Spolar OEM bases and it is good to go. I will post pictures soon.
I have ordered additional glass for the powder reservoir and it will arrive in 3-4 weeks.
I have ordered additional glass for the powder reservoir and it will arrive in 3-4 weeks.
Please check your PM.
V/r
Maxey
V/r
Maxey
I have a new post up on my conversion of Spolar reservoirs to Pyrex Glass. The powder reservoir glass that I have in stock now is committed to customers. I will be receiving more in about 3-4 weeks. I have glass for the shot reservoir in stock.
www.trapshooters.com
Spolar Reservoir Conversion to Pyrex Glass
I can now convert your Spolar OEM reservoir to Pyrex glass. I will attach a Pyrex glass tube to your reservoir base with epoxy. The resulting reservoir will be the same size as the OEM reservoir and you can maintain the gold-colored base. A new black vinyl cap is included. Powder Reservoir...
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I’ve been loading Fed white plastics since day one on latest Spolar. (Set up specifically for my bunker loads by Spolar when purchased). Produces a beautiful shell. However, sizing, primer seating and crimp stations definitely work my shoulder and arm muscles. Came across 500 AAHS in the bottom of a tub and thought they would be a good fit for the 4# jug of IMR Green on the top shelf. Holy crap - first shell into resizing station and I thought I’d turned into Conan!! Ditto, primer seating. Crimp station still noticeable, and on knockout, the shell is barely touched and it’s thru the drop tube like sh** thru a goose. Huge difference to say the least!
V/r
Maxey
V/r
Maxey
Maxey,I’ve been loading Fed white plastics since day one on latest Spolar. (Set up specifically for my bunker loads by Spolar when purchased). Produces a beautiful shell. However, sizing, primer seating and crimp stations definitely work my shoulder and arm muscles. Came across 500 AAHS in the bottom of a tub and thought they would be a good fit for the 4# jug of IMR Green on the top shelf. Holy crap - first shell into resizing station and I thought I’d turned into Conan!! Ditto, primer seating. Crimp station still noticeable, and on knockout, the shell is barely touched and it’s thru the drop tube like sh** thru a goose. Huge difference to say the least!
V/r
Maxey
Don't wait the get the hydraulics until after you need shoulder surgery. Not worth it.
The Fed white plastics have a steel base. That's your issue. The AAHS hulls have a brass base. And that plastic they use on the HS has a sort of oily finish to it that gives that "crap through a goose" effect.I’ve been loading Fed white plastics since day one on latest Spolar. (Set up specifically for my bunker loads by Spolar when purchased). Produces a beautiful shell. However, sizing, primer seating and crimp stations definitely work my shoulder and arm muscles. Came across 500 AAHS in the bottom of a tub and thought they would be a good fit for the 4# jug of IMR Green on the top shelf. Holy crap - first shell into resizing station and I thought I’d turned into Conan!! Ditto, primer seating. Crimp station still noticeable, and on knockout, the shell is barely touched and it’s thru the drop tube like sh** thru a goose. Huge difference to say the least!
V/r
Maxey
Gents,The Fed white plastics have a steel base. That's your issue. The AAHS hulls have a brass base. And that plastic they use on the HS has a sort of oily finish to it that gives that "crap through a goose" effect.
I've purchased several items from Jim. Each was a perfect fit with zero problems.
Semper Fidelis
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