Idaholewis
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Forum member @jcnull2305 Sent these new ST Machining Mold Handles out here for me to try, I will say right off the Get go that I REALLY Like them. I have known about, and seen these for several years Now, (i have spoke of them Here on the forum More than one time) But This is the First time i have had an opportunity to try them. I wouldn’t hesitate to Purchase them 
These Handles are designed around Consistency, And they definitely give you just that. Yes they are a “Vise Grip“ Style Handle, BUT You only want Slight pressure on the Mold Blocks (You DON’T want to CLAMP Them to Tight) Their instructions that come with the Handles explains this. You want them adjusted where the Locking Handle just Slightly “Cams over” When you close them. They are Simple to adjust, and Operate. I found the Best way to Close the Mold is by turning it Sideways, this allowed the Blocks to align perfectly. DON’T FORCE ANYTHING! If something feels Different, Such as it taking more Pressure to Close? STOP and pay attention to what’s causing it? Correct it, and Go back to Casting.
I feel these Handles Could help a New Caster become a Better Caster Quicker, Due to their Consistency in Holding the Same Pressure on the Mold Halves CAST After CAST. As some know, Quality Bullet Casting is truly an Art. Simply put, You are NOT gonna Learn it all over night, It takes PRACTICE and More PRACTICE to get Really Good at it. Again, I believe these Handles Could help the New Caster get their Faster, as they take out 1 of the important Variables In Casting High Quality Bullets.
I test fitted these with Lyman Mold Blocks, RCBS, and Accurate Mold Blocks. Fit was perfect with all 3, I didn’t try my BACO Molds, But i already know they work with them, as i have talked to the BACO Crew in the past about these.
Lyman
RCBS
And Accurate Mold Blocks
These Handles are designed around Consistency, And they definitely give you just that. Yes they are a “Vise Grip“ Style Handle, BUT You only want Slight pressure on the Mold Blocks (You DON’T want to CLAMP Them to Tight) Their instructions that come with the Handles explains this. You want them adjusted where the Locking Handle just Slightly “Cams over” When you close them. They are Simple to adjust, and Operate. I found the Best way to Close the Mold is by turning it Sideways, this allowed the Blocks to align perfectly. DON’T FORCE ANYTHING! If something feels Different, Such as it taking more Pressure to Close? STOP and pay attention to what’s causing it? Correct it, and Go back to Casting.
I feel these Handles Could help a New Caster become a Better Caster Quicker, Due to their Consistency in Holding the Same Pressure on the Mold Halves CAST After CAST. As some know, Quality Bullet Casting is truly an Art. Simply put, You are NOT gonna Learn it all over night, It takes PRACTICE and More PRACTICE to get Really Good at it. Again, I believe these Handles Could help the New Caster get their Faster, as they take out 1 of the important Variables In Casting High Quality Bullets.
I test fitted these with Lyman Mold Blocks, RCBS, and Accurate Mold Blocks. Fit was perfect with all 3, I didn’t try my BACO Molds, But i already know they work with them, as i have talked to the BACO Crew in the past about these.
Lyman
RCBS
And Accurate Mold Blocks
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