Author Topic: LYMAN 55 POWDER MEASURE (Read 457 times)

claybyrd · « **on:** December 02, 2003, 03:58:45 PM »

Hi ,y'll all. My dad has a old lyman 55 powder measure that he's been using over the years and it started binding .About 3 loads and it binds so you can hardly turn the knob. Looking on the inside of the drum , seems dull. Was wondering if there is any fix to it or break down and by a new one?

Siskiyou · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2003, 06:18:05 PM »

I have been using one for years without problems. Have you taken it apart?

If you are using a coarse powder like H4831 it will cut some grains.

claybyrd · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2003, 10:24:41 AM »

My had his for over 50 years. The cutting part of the drum looks dull. I don't know if can be honed or work over and work right or to buy a new one.

Iowegan · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2003, 06:25:28 PM »

I have one of those old Lyman critters that likes to bind up and squeek too. I have to take it apart and use some 0000 steel wool on it, then it works well for a few months. My Lyman has never been reliable with extruded powders but it functions quite well with ball and flake powder. I have an RCBS that isn't much better.

The Shrink · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2003, 01:26:14 AM »

I stored my new one out in the garage. After two uses it was frozen stiff. I had to use a hammer and dowel to drive the cylinder out. Bronze corrodes too, and the ozidation is larger than the Bronze. This causes binding. Clean it off good - I'm afraid to use oil on it, 'cause it will get into the powder. A little graphite wouldn't hurt. I now store mine in the air conditioned house and only experience a little binding when I first begin to use it each time.

That first time it was in the summer and very humid in the garage. Perfect conditions for rust.