Author Topic: Old Lyman Spar-T press (Read 564 times)

Scotsman1886 · « **on:** April 17, 2005, 05:18:48 AM »

I just picked up and old Lyman Spar-T turret press that needs a wee bit of tlc and a handle.
I plan(ed) on making a handle but the press I have has the hole in a strange place. The phots I've found of the press online and in my Lyman cast bullet book are different.
I may have a very old one,,HAHA.
Anyone have any info on these presses?

Vern Humphrey · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2005, 11:44:19 AM »

I've used a Spar-T for more than 30 years -- what exactly are your questions?

Scotsman1886 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2005, 02:11:16 PM »

Well I figured out that the part the handle screws into was on backwards so I fixxed that. I made a new handle to replace the missing one and cleaned and lubed it and its looks good.
So the shell holder is held in by set screw?

Vern Humphrey · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2005, 02:24:27 PM »

Quote from: Scotsman1886

Well I figured out that the part the handle screws into was on backwards so I fixxed that. I made a new handle to replace the missing one and cleaned and lubed it and its looks good.
So the shell holder is held in by set screw?

Yes, the shellholder is held by the set scew. I keep a proper sized allen wrench in the same box with my shellholders.

Scotsman1886 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2005, 11:17:36 AM »

Once I get it set up on the bench I'll give it a try and let you know how it works.
Anything comes up I'll ask. Thanks Mate