Cylinder loading stand

[Nameless Hunter]

Saw this today. Looks like a neat idea. The toggle clamp is $10 on Spamazon...

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Nameless Hunter, your press looks a bit more refined than my version and you got a better price on the clamp.

I made two tips. One for the 36 calibers and one for the 44 caliber revolvers.

I also made a locating fixture for the two different sized cylinders for a Remington or a Colt.

 

[Piquant]

That’s a great idea! love it

 

[soup1279]

Good idea. May I ask which clamp you purchased? Any major modifications needed to the clamp?

 

[Nameless Hunter]

These two look like they will work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07214XRR1/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A3KSCEDNZLCSBT&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078R5V8YF/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

[Eutycus]

I like it, I'm a big believer in loading presses. And I feel they really cut down on frame stretching, especially brass ones.

 

[Grenadier1758]

The only modification I made to my clamp was to replace the original threaded stop for a bolt turned down to the appropriate caliber to better press the ball into the chamber.

 

[Grenadier1758]

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[SDSmlf]

Saw this today. Looks like a neat idea. The toggle clamp is $10 on Spamazon...
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@Nameless Hunter, your press looks a bit more refined than my version and you got a better price on the clamp.

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I made two tips. One for the 36 calibers and one for the 44 caliber revolvers.

I also made a locating fixture for the two different sized cylinders for a Remington or a Colt.

Not picking on either design, but a truss of some sort, either on the sides or opposite the side of the cylinder would help keep the vertical piece from flexing, at least in my opinion. Otherwise, relying on the screws not to bend/fail.

 

[Grenadier1758]

That suggestion might make the loading press more rigid. Thanks

 

[Versanaut]

Allrighty, I'm now intrigued!

@Grenadier1758 I have 2 Questions:

What is the function of the Screw/brass insert on the side of the upright part of your press?

And, What are you using to hold the cylinder in place? (I suspect the this might answer my first question or it's your second tip for the 36 or 44 cal)

Thanks!

 

[SDSmlf]

Just an FYI, a lot of variations of these clamps available from places like CarrLane and Destaco.
https://www.destaco.com/clamping/ma...n-clamps/straight-line-action-clamps-610.htmlhttps://www.carrlane.com/product/toggle-clamps/push-pull-toggle-clamps-plunger-type

 

[Eutycus]

I agree that a couple of braces on the side would "sturdy" up the press.Even with that short handle you are exerting alot of leverage. You may notice that I'm using the word press instead of stand, they are interchangeable aren't they? And I'm a .little intriqued as well,what is the function of that screw on the side on the side of the upright part of the press in post #2?

 

[1942farmall]

Cool idea.
What holds the cylinder in place and vertical?
Thanks

 

[johnfrommd]

 

[Nameless Hunter]

Cool idea.
What holds the cylinder in place and vertical?
Thanks

Most cylinder press (stands) have a little post on the floor plate that locates the cylinder. The post can be fixed or you can put it on a sliding plate (for different cylinders) that's held in place with two screws.

 

[Nameless Hunter]

@Nameless Hunter, your press looks a bit more refined than my version and you got a better price on the clamp.

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I made two tips. One for the 36 calibers and one for the 44 caliber revolvers.

I also made a locating fixture for the two different sized cylinders for a Remington or a Colt.

Since you've actually made one of these, how much force is required on the handle? Would a longer handle make much of a difference?

 

[Robby]

Saw this today. Looks like a neat idea. The toggle clamp is $10 on Spamazon...
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Well by golly, that is pretty nifty!!!! I just ordered one, well my wife did, cuz I don't know how, HAH!
Thanks!!!
Robby

 

[torpedo]

My loading stands, the Walker/Dragoon stand is a upgrade from a traditions press. The 1860 army is a complete fabrication. Not pretty but very efficient. Zero vertical issues.

 

[johnfrommd]

For competition shooters, there were some expensive presses made back in my younger days. I can't imagine how much they would cost today.