Reloading light for a Dillon press - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

arizona98tj · 06-14-2008, 02:27 PM

Came up with a low cost solution for adding a light to the reloading press.

FALAZ · 06-14-2008, 11:59 PM

That works out pretty good on a 650. Necessity is the mother of invention. I have a 550B so I'm lacking the extra station. Been using a book lite I found at Borders. It has a spring clip at one end and a led light at the other joined with about six inches of plastic coated wire. The spring clip grabs part of the frame and then I bend the light into position. The coin size lithium batteries only last about 8 hours. I have one of those fiber optic attachments for a Mini Mag light. Been meaning to find it and see if I can make it work.

Taildraggerdave · 06-15-2008, 12:08 AM

I wear an LED headlamp. Works very well and lasts a long time. I have it angled down a bit so it shine directly into the case after the powder drops.

Take care,
Dave

**AZXD** · 06-15-2008, 12:26 AM

A good idea ... It got me to looking around.

I like this Brand New Maxxima MF-40W High Precision LED Proble Lamp With Magnetic

Regular price: $14.95
Sale price: $6.95

panther308 · 06-15-2008, 06:07 AM

What about this ? Light-Load™ Shellplate Illuminator

**AZXD** · 06-15-2008, 08:18 AM

Nice find, Panther.

FALAZ · 06-15-2008, 02:09 PM

Looks like the nod goes to panther for the best location. Never occurred to me to use the center hole on the tool head and all models have it. You might want to share it with Dillon. Maybe if they market something like it they might compensate you. This is the kind of collaborations I like to see on the forums.

Mercmar · 06-15-2008, 02:12 PM

I attach a clamp-type, goose-neck reading lamp to the case feeder of my 650. I'm using a squiggly fluorescent bulb, so the lamp doesn't heat things up.

arizona98tj · 06-15-2008, 02:17 PM

I didn't try looking for an existing product (such as the one Panther provided). I guess by not doing so, I saved a couple of $$.

I tried moving mine to the center hole on the 650's toolhead and it worked OK there too. Gave more lighting to the rest of shellplate.

FALAZ · 06-15-2008, 02:28 PM

Need to run over to Cabelas today for more bullets today, I guess that also means checking out the lights too.

06-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
arizona98tj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 273	Reloading light for a Dillon press Came up with a low cost solution for adding a light to the reloading press. __________________ "You must actually shoot what you intend to shoot. The more the better..." Bree www.stu-offroad.com

06-14-2008, 11:59 PM	#2
FALAZ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 149	That works out pretty good on a 650. Necessity is the mother of invention. I have a 550B so I'm lacking the extra station. Been using a book lite I found at Borders. It has a spring clip at one end and a led light at the other joined with about six inches of plastic coated wire. The spring clip grabs part of the frame and then I bend the light into position. The coin size lithium batteries only last about 8 hours. I have one of those fiber optic attachments for a Mini Mag light. Been meaning to find it and see if I can make it work. __________________ When the smoke clears, call 911, someone will be there shortly to take a report.

06-15-2008, 12:26 AM	#4
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 14,661	A good idea ... It got me to looking around. I like this Brand New Maxxima MF-40W High Precision LED Proble Lamp With Magnetic Regular price: $14.95 Sale price: $6.95 __________________ SCOTUS judge appointments ... Will last much longer than Obama or McCain. Who do you want selecting people who have the ability to support or remove individual rights ?? AZXD At least I don't need any Viagra just to get myself to a point where I can do the Palin librarian fantasy Veep thing. KEVWYO There are a bunch of you that need to hit the head and grab your jar of vaseline and just get it over with. KEVWYO

06-15-2008, 06:07 AM	#5
panther308 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 512	What about this ? Light-Load™ Shellplate Illuminator __________________ panther308 Always Remember: A firearm is only an instrument. It contains no evil, no conscience, and no ability. It is strictly the intent, competence, and character of its user that decide the outcome of any and all actions taken with it.

06-15-2008, 08:18 AM	#6
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 14,661	Nice find, Panther. __________________ SCOTUS judge appointments ... Will last much longer than Obama or McCain. Who do you want selecting people who have the ability to support or remove individual rights ?? AZXD At least I don't need any Viagra just to get myself to a point where I can do the Palin librarian fantasy Veep thing. KEVWYO There are a bunch of you that need to hit the head and grab your jar of vaseline and just get it over with. KEVWYO

06-15-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
Taildraggerdave XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 58	I wear an LED headlamp. Works very well and lasts a long time. I have it angled down a bit so it shine directly into the case after the powder drops. Take care, Dave

06-15-2008, 02:09 PM	#7
FALAZ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 149	Looks like the nod goes to panther for the best location. Never occurred to me to use the center hole on the tool head and all models have it. You might want to share it with Dillon. Maybe if they market something like it they might compensate you. This is the kind of collaborations I like to see on the forums. __________________ When the smoke clears, call 911, someone will be there shortly to take a report.

06-15-2008, 02:12 PM	#8
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,761	I attach a clamp-type, goose-neck reading lamp to the case feeder of my 650. I'm using a squiggly fluorescent bulb, so the lamp doesn't heat things up.

06-15-2008, 02:17 PM	#9
arizona98tj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 273	I didn't try looking for an existing product (such as the one Panther provided). I guess by not doing so, I saved a couple of $$. I tried moving mine to the center hole on the 650's toolhead and it worked OK there too. Gave more lighting to the rest of shellplate. __________________ "You must actually shoot what you intend to shoot. The more the better..." Bree www.stu-offroad.com

06-15-2008, 02:28 PM	#10
FALAZ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 149	Need to run over to Cabelas today for more bullets today, I guess that also means checking out the lights too. __________________ When the smoke clears, call 911, someone will be there shortly to take a report.

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