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GBExpat
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I use a magnetic-base LED "sewing machine" light on my LCT.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051RKFDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051RKFDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
glc24
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Thanks for this thread.
I've been putting up with a little magnet based flex light. It's always in the way, and moves. I try to have it shine in the case to show the powder level at the seating station. Drives me nuts!
After looking at both the Inline and KMS,I just ordered the KMS for my Dillon.
I personally feel it has much more illumination between the two.
I've been putting up with a little magnet based flex light. It's always in the way, and moves. I try to have it shine in the case to show the powder level at the seating station. Drives me nuts!
After looking at both the Inline and KMS,I just ordered the KMS for my Dillon.
I personally feel it has much more illumination between the two.DRAINSMITH
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Without Inline lights.
With Inline lights.
And when I turn the 4' light on it is well lit.
With Inline lights.
And when I turn the 4' light on it is well lit.
GBExpat
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I can only answer for how they (magnetic-base sewing machine LED light) work on my LCT (Great!) ... sounds like on the Dillon, not so much.
Now not trying to be funny. Whats the purpose of 4 presses in a row?
GBExpat
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Some folks who use high volumes of several different calibers will leave each of their complex-to-setup-just-right progressive presses configured for one caliber (and sometimes for only one specific, proven, load) ... ergo, benches lined with multiple progressive presses.
DRAINSMITH
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I originally bought an Ammo-plant and got it running perfectly. I tried to help others that couldn't get their's running so I offered paperweight price for them and they sold them. So now I have one for small rifle, one for large rifle, one for small pistol, and one for large pistol. I have also bought and sold 19 others.
glc24
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I can only answer for how they (magnetic-base sewing machine LED light) work on my LCT (Great!) ... sounds like on the Dillon, not so much.
I don't have one like yours. It looks like it might have been a better choice. Maybe at the time I should have researched more. Regardless, I think in getting something made to fit specific presses, I'll be a happier reloader.
glc24
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Schwing
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I ended up rigging my own from LED strips I bought from superbrightleds.com. I have found that many of the prefab options out there tend to shine right in your face. I have also just used one of those cheap ikea lamps with the bendable necks and shined the light right down through the center holes on my toolheads.
Depends on how you install them.
I showed a friend my UFO light, he bought one and installed it on the back of the press facing forward, ya it will shine in your face if you do that.
That being said if you are just running a straight strip buying a roll of sticky back leds is way cheaper especially if you have a bunch of 12v power supplies laying around and you can solder. They make pwm dimmers for LEDs too so you can adjust brightness I bought mine for under 3$ from some Chinese site.
Most LED strips will start to fail in a few months of continuous running at full brightness. if you use a pwm dimmer and run about 80% brightness they don't burn out.
The UFO light says don't leave turned on in instructions.
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These are KMS UFO lights.
The instructions say “Best Practice: To ensure a long service life, turn lights off when not in use.” Not that big of a deal, I do the same thing with all my lights, TV’s, other electronics, cars, tractors, just about everything I can think of.
The instructions say “Best Practice: To ensure a long service life, turn lights off when not in use.” Not that big of a deal, I do the same thing with all my lights, TV’s, other electronics, cars, tractors, just about everything I can think of.
Yep. That’s what I use on my LCT. I stuck the light strip on the upright closest to me (backside) and it shines toward the case on the ram shell holder. Works great.
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Yea you don't want it shinning in your face like you see some of them have it.
Gaucho Gringo
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Some folks who use high volumes of several different calibers will leave each of their complex-to-setup-just-right progressive presses configured for one caliber (and sometimes for only one specific, proven, load) ... ergo, benches lined with multiple progressive presses.
Some people do the same thing with Lee Turret presses. They have multiple turrets set up with dies and powder measures to load different calibers or loads. Takes about a minute or two to change out and do a test run to be sure your load hasn't changed. Other brands of turret presses you could do the same thing but the turrets are more expensive and\or more time consuming. And others will have a mix of both dedicated presses and turrets. It is a matter of what works best for your situation and budget.
GBExpat
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Well, of course.
I think that ALL users of the LCT (and like turret presses) do that to some degree (I have a multiples so configured) as it is one of the primary reasons to own such a turret press. I know of no one who buys & sets up multiple LCTs, though, although there are probably a few such folks ... most just buy the additional $10 turrets.- Status
