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Author Topic: Make Your Dillon Super Swage "AUTOMATIC"  (Read 699 times)
J Mack
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« on: August 22, 2010, 11:24:07 AM »

Not my idea but I thought worth sharing.

First make a loop of the string that goes from the nut on the end of the case holder to the handle. I tied my string off at the handle end. At the handle end you will need a washer of some kind for the string to sit on. I used a rubber washer from a garden hose.







You'll need to find the correct length by trial & error, to fine tune the length simply twist the string under the swager like so. Also, the set screw in the upper left corner of the swager in this picture, back it off so the case holder moves freely.




Next you'll need to secure an elastic in a manner like below.

This is where you will need to fine tune the relation of the string and elastic so the swager operates properly. If the string is too tight it can cause the case holder to come down to late and the swaging head will ram into the case head. If the elastic is too strong it won't allow the case holder to come up very high. Adjust the number of twists in both the string and elastic until you find a nice balance.




Next re-mount your Super Swage, but this time you will need to keep it off of your bench slightly as not to inpede the movement of the string. I used three large nuts.



Now test it out.

As you operate the handle the case holder is pulled down into position by the elastic before the swaging head makes contact with it.

Once swaged the case holder will pop back up into the original position pulled by the string, all you need to do is replace the swaged case with a crimped case and repeat!

Here is a video of it working:

Automatic Dillon Super Swage 600 Modification

Link: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=218188&page=23
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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2010, 01:20:55 PM »

That's awesome, I suspect Dillion will get busy and do a re design for the swage.
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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2010, 04:36:13 PM »

JMack - Looks like an opportunity to formalize the design and sell some product?
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2010, 09:51:43 PM »

JMack - Looks like an opportunity to formalize the design and sell some product?

patent it quick!
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2010, 08:37:02 AM »

JMack - Looks like an opportunity to formalize the design and sell some product?

I think I will make a spring to replace the rubber bands and try to improve on the string before I modify mine.
But you have to give this guy credit for a great idea.   
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« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2010, 02:19:59 PM »

That upgrade about doubles the speed Wink
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