Old style Dillon tool head stands

[buck1032]

MODS: If this is in the wrong board, sorry. Move as you see fit.

I have been using a Dillon 550B for about 20 years now. I had all the quick change kits that I needed for all the calibers that I shot most. I always assumed (yes I fully understand the meaning of that word) certain calibers would be available, ie 9mm, 223, 308, etc. Well I ended up needing to reload .380 as well as 9mm. The new tool head stands are made to hold the shell plate and locator buttons. I debated on purchasing more of the new style tool heads till it dawned on me to modify the old ones. Which saved me well over $100. Needless to say, I am rather proud of it.

EDIT: After I posted this I go to thinking, I am NOT wanting to, nor am I trying to sell these. I was just wanting to toss it out there in case someone else was in the same position I was in and to hopefully save them a few pennies.

Buck

Edited August 23, 2009 by buck1032

[TNTitan]

what am i looking at?

[gsbell]

A old dillon toolhead stand modified to look like this:

[buck1032]

You are looking at the old style Dillon tool head stands that hold the quick change kit. They now make and sell an aluminum one that has holes and a slot that keeps the locator pins and shellplate. What I did was modify the old style stands to hold the buttons and shellplate. Nothing fancy, but it is user friendly.

The new style

[buck1032]

A old dillon toolhead stand modified to look like this:

You beat me to it. I had to upload the new style to Photobucket. LOL

[TNTitan]

ahh, cool. nice work.

[gsbell]

You beat me to it. I had to upload the new style to Photobucket. LOL

I snagged it right from Dillon