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08-02-2021, 12:22 #41
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Re: Refurbishment of an old Redding press
So late last night I had to assemble my press just couldn't wait.
Wiped down the press body and press arm with a kitchen towel.
Press runs so smooth I cant believe its the same press. The blue grease wiped away as the press moved through the sleeve and is shiny silver.
So happy.
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08-02-2021, 19:06 #42
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Re: Refurbishment of an old Redding press
You will probably find that the press has no detectable wear. Keep it protected from rust, and well lubricated, and your grandchildren will also be able to use it. Cast iron wears very slowly if treated well.
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08-02-2021, 20:27 #43
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Re: Refurbishment of an old Redding press
To think, a few drops of oil and nothing else would likely have left you with a perfectly usable if somewhat ugly dirty press.
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08-02-2021, 20:43 #44
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08-02-2021, 22:22 #45
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09-02-2021, 00:10 #46
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09-02-2021, 00:31 #47
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Re: Refurbishment of an old Redding press
I bought mine from an older toppie that had major knee/hip/back surgery and was advised he could no longer walk extended periods in the veldt and hunt. And he didn't want to hunt from a bakkie, so he sold his reloading tools and a lot of his rifles. Cleary used, but still in decent condition.
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