I need help concerning a Lyman powder scale...

[jcn59]

If you have one, I need the specs on the threaded leveling screw.  Can you please tell me what the thread size is and also the length of the threaded portion.
Thanks!

[wncchester]

Perhaps you could assist with a model number?

[jcn59]

I don't have the model #.  It looks like the RCBS type from a few years ago.  I think it's a model D5.


This is a pic of it.

[Savage]

How bout a call to Lyman? They might even send you a free one.
Savage

[jcn59]

That's a thought.... I didn't realize they are still in business.  So I tried to find them on Google but computer genius that I am, I could only find their various retailers, not the factory.  I'll keep trying.

Thanks!

[Skunk]

That's a thought.... I didn't realize they are still in business.  So I tried to find them on Google but computer genius that I am, I could only find their various retailers, not the factory.

Here you go jcn59:

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/home/

[wncchester]

Okay, your scale isn't like mine so I can't check it and be sure we will match.  Even so, I strongly suspect that screw is a common type. 

Suggest you take the scale body/base with you to a good hardware store, Ace/Lowes/H'depot, etc, to their hardware dept.   See if you can find a section of threaded rod, brass would be best, that fits.  It's probably a number 10 or 12 thread and the rod is usually about 12" long; cut the length you need off that.   Round headed "cap nuts" screwed onto each end and secured with a drop of super-glue would provide a bumper on the bottom and a good thumb knob for the top.  The same store should have the cap nuts.

[jcn59]

Thanks, Skunk!

Wncchester - The problem is that I sold the scale & need to furnish the lost parts.  I don't know the thread size.  If I did, I could make replacement parts on my lathe.  You had a good idea with the acorn nuts though!  Thanks anyways.

[jcn59]

Okay,  Wnnchester.....I'm curious now.

What is the thread size on your Lyman scale?

Please?

[wncchester]

"I'm curious now.  What is the thread size on your Lyman scale?  Please?"

The leveling screw is 1/4" - 20 x 1 1/2".    A bit larger dia. than I remembered. 

I'm sure you're aware that  1/4 - 20 steel threaded rod is cheap and easy to find, I wouldn't do the work to turn it!

[jcn59]

Thanks, Wnnchester.  I had some brass stove bolts & nuts that will work until I get the real thing from Lyman.  This is for a "customer". 

I was helping a friend sell stuff for the widow of an expired "reloader" when I found out I sent the scale to a person w/o the leveling screw.