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Star History / Re: Adding documents to the archive?

« on: June 23, 2015, 07:05:27 am »

Star San Diego closed there doors in 1997.   At one point I thought it was earlier, but not so. 

I probably have the carbon copy for that receipt.   i have the carbons for the last four or five years of operation, but I haven't had a chance to go through them yet.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: Holmes Reloading Products

« on: June 02, 2015, 12:37:24 am »

I have one, I don't use it because all of my reloaders have Lee case feeder tubes installed, but the Holmes is an effective way of filling tubes.   The previous owner of mine shortened the legs and the tubes.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Base dimensions

« on: May 31, 2015, 09:16:41 am »

It looks brand new.  Congratulations!

Bruce

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: SWC seater stem

« on: May 29, 2015, 10:28:01 pm »

I can provide a seating stem for H&G 68.   Contact me a Star Machine Works.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder charge bars based on Bullseye only?

« on: May 11, 2015, 07:57:54 pm »

Ken,

You can reach me at Star Machine Works.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: bought a star

« on: May 05, 2015, 04:37:28 pm »

Since 45 ACP is a rimless case, it is held in place by the shell plate.   I won't drop through the base.   It sounds like your machine has the #68U Shell Floor Base Plug installed.   It can be removed and replaced with a #67U Shell Floor Base Bushing if you would like shells to drop out the bottom........but not rimless cases like 45 ACP.

Your case feeder is an older design, but quite functional.   Depending on weather it is cut with a T slot or not below the piston, you may or may not be able to load 44 Magnum and 45 Colt.  With the proper top plate you should be able to load everything else.

PS    I have all of the large and small primer parts in stock.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / WTS New Crank Shaft Handles

« on: April 30, 2015, 11:46:47 pm »

New Crank Shaft Handles now in Stock.   $35 plus shipping.  Please Contact Star Machine Works directly.

Bruce

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Volume measure density

« on: April 26, 2015, 07:48:38 pm »

That's what I use.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Ray-Vin/SB sales case kicker on 9mm?

« on: April 16, 2015, 06:31:51 pm »

I have used a Case Kicker for 9MM without difficulty.   Might take a little adjusting.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder charge bars based on Bullseye only?

« on: April 16, 2015, 06:09:07 pm »

The charge bars that Star Machine Works currently offers are all machined to accept bushings.   I have "0", "00". 1/2" and 5/8" charge bars available.   Prices vary depending on the size, but a "00" charge bar with one custom bushing is $35.   Additional bushings are $7 each.   I use the published VMD to calculate the appropriate hole size.

As to the original question, Star Machine Works made powder bars for all common powders, but the Bullseye "BE" were the most common.   

Bruce

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star parts needed

« on: April 09, 2015, 08:26:55 am »

John, I have new ones available.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Making a powder charge slide?

« on: April 08, 2015, 05:18:43 pm »

I make powder slides and have them in stock.  Call me at (908) 750-6321. That's the number for Star Machine Works.  I'm a little surprised that StarMachineWorks.com didn't show up in your search.

Bruce

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Need a .38 RN seating stem and a 9mm powder drop tube

« on: March 09, 2015, 12:33:52 pm »

Wayne,

I sent you a PM yesterday.  I need your email address and address so I can send you an invoice and payment instructions.   If you send me an email at StarMachineWorks at ptd dot net   I can respond with with the invoice and payment instructions.   In addition to checks and US Postal money orders I also accept PayPal and Credit Card payments.   If you have any questions you can call Star Machine Works at (908) 750-6312

Bruce Williams

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Need a .38 RN seating stem and a 9mm powder drop tube

« on: March 07, 2015, 09:08:43 pm »

Technically, the standard powder spout can be used for 9MM, but I prefer the small powder spout that is required for 32 S&WL.   I have both sizes of powder spouts and the seating stem in stock.

Bruce Williams

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS: several star reloaders etc

« on: February 24, 2015, 09:27:41 pm »

I sent you a PM....and an email.

Bruce