Thomae - I already broke the cast pot metal piece that connects the lever handle to the ram once. I was neck sizing and it cracked / snapped in half. A quick call to Lee & they sent me 2 new pieces at no cost.

I think the extra force used in neck sizing has caused things to loosen up a bit. It can still be used for small jobs like pistol bullet seating & brass sizing, etc. I figure before I wear it out beyond usefulness, I'll add a second press for heavier work.

I don't want to spend too much money with business being real slow right now. But, I can't do without my reloading press. I tried to get the wife to skip the mortgage payment this month so I could pick up another press. SHe wouldn't go for it. I wonder where that woman's priorities lie sometimes...

Frank in Fla