Author Topic: Older Star Sizer (Read 730 times)

Turbo · « **on:** March 18, 2003, 06:38:38 PM »

I bought a Star Sizer on Ebay. It is an older model made in San Diego, California. My question is relative to lube leakage from the top and bottom of the die. I heard that new Star sizers from Magma Engineering have "O" rings around the die. My sizer does not appear to be set up for "O" rings.

I need to order dies from Magma, so I haven't been able to try it yet. Do I need to do anything relative to preventing lube leakage? I'll start using a soft lube made from 50% Sta-Lube Extreme Pressure Moly Grease and 50% Beeswax.

Thanks!

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2003, 12:28:06 AM »

I have an older one and it doesnt leak a bit. Maybe your using to much lube pressure.

Turbo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2003, 03:44:14 AM »

I may have been worried about nothing. I'll certainly give it a try as soon as I get my dies from Magma.

Do you normally use a soft lube or do you use a hard lube and a heater?

Thanks!

JBMauser · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2003, 09:35:02 AM »

write to : coffeyn1@juno.com He will put you in touch with the Star forum/user group. He used to be the largest dealer for Star on the west coast. He also sells parts and original dies for older Star sizers. He is a wealth of info. Best of luck JB.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2003, 01:08:33 PM »

pjh421 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2003, 09:52:01 PM »

Yep, too much spring tension. I've got O-rings but too much pressure makes mine ooze lube in front of the SWC shoulder and also around the base edge of the bullet. Use a lube heater and only enough spring tension to get the job done.

Paul