Toolhead Overview
You're now ready to install the toolhead and adjust the dies. But first, we'll give a brief overview of the location and function of each station, we'll then follow up with a detailed illustration.
Station 1 -
Sizing/Decapping
The stations on the toolhead are numbered 1-5. Station 1 is for the
sizing/decapping die Figure 25. This die can be easily identified by the
decapping pin sticking out the bottom as well as by its label. This die removes or
"decaps" the old primer and resizes the case.
Warning: Never decap live primers! (See mandatory safety procedures.)
Station 2 is for the powder die, which comes attached to the powder measure Figure 26. Here several operations are conducted. The case is primed, straightwalled pistol cases are belled, and powder is dropped. The purpose of the bell at the mouth of the case is to help align the bullet and to keep the case from shaving lead during the seating process. Note: Only straight-walled cases receive a bell, bottle-necked cases (rifle cartridges) are not belled.
Station 3 -
Powder Check
Station 3 is used for the optional powder check system Figure 27.
This system is located in a separate package and can be identified by the blue warning
buzzer attached to a die. This system is designed to detect gross deviations in the powder
charge, i.e. a double charge of powder or no powder at all.
Station 4 -
Bullet Seating
Station 4 is for the seating die Figure 25. This is where
the bullet is pushed into the case.
Station 5 -
Crimp
Station 5 is for the crimp die Figure 25. This die not only
removes the bell created at Station 2, but rolls the mouth of the case inward to insure
proper feeding and to secure the bullet.
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