Thank You !

Thank You !!

Excellent detailed thorough explanation!

Trizzle, trazzle, truzzle, Tyrone. Time for this one to go home.

Finally. Found a good video for a fix. Thank you.

Just use the included return spring With the powder measure

I agree have had my pro 1000 since 89 I hand prime

Wow, just like everyone else I too must say you are a very intelligent person. Your solutions are genius!

Definitely going to give that a try. I have a 30+ year old Pro1000 that I keep fixing as needed. Right now I have a sticky Case sensor to try to figure out next... That thing has paid for itself dozens of times over but she's getting moody-er as she gets older haha.

I use my Lee Pro 1000 primarily for .45 Auto. Do you know of any hacks for that collator, or may a slight mod to your original design?

Thats an awesome simple make! Good idea! Love the plastic apple sause jug barrel idea! I'm making a large two teer tumbler, 36 inches long for my rock hobbie. I have a double 3lb harbor freight tumbler I currently use to tumble my rifle & pistol shells in. Don't care for Harbor freight machines, but have to say it works great just for tumbling my shells. I think I'm going to make me a small tumbler like yours. Love your invention! Keep up the good work! 👍

OUTSTANDING SIR!!!

You have skills sir.

As to the media dust a couple of dryer sheets in the separator might help.

Hi, I bought slightly used FA rotary separator assembly with instructions. It differs from yours : the bucket is notched for the handle but it works. However with the kit came a bucket lid and I don’t know it’s purpose. There is no mention of the bucket lid in the instructions. At first I thought I would store the media in the bucket but the U shaped cutouts for the handle and pivot are deep and with the lid on the bucket there is a large open space on each side. Part number645880. The media basket could be separated in half and the lid would fit. Did yours come with a lid?

I know what I'll be doing for my JD seat. Thanks. I think I'll go two steps further. I'll add at least one or two more coats on the splits and then 'paint' the entire seat with it to heal meld it all together.

THIS IS AN EXCEANT IDEA, NOW CAN SOMEONE TAKE THE IDEA, AND CREATE A COMMERCIAL VIABLE, PROFESSIONAL DEVICE,,, AS A NON MECHANICAL PERSON, THE EXECUTION IS FAR TOO AMATEURISH,,, NO INSULT MEANT,,, YES I WILL BUY A KIT HARIE GODDEN.... STH EAST QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

I'm considering doing the same, only using black on our torn forklift seat. Question is (& apologies if you already answered this), but how long has/did it last?

thank you so much please help me fix the bullet feeder design

Exelent improvement! Its a good press just needs some small upgrades.

My opinion LEE did not get the auto primer system right until the resent pro 6000. Mass detonation is not possible with the 6000, same prinsipp as with the Dillon

Interesting idea. I never thought about that (as a solution). Thanks

Wow....very innovative. I have three Lee M1000 (45 ACP, 38 special/357 mag, and 9mm) progressive presses. The M1000 pre-dates the Lee 1000 Pro. That being said, it's about the same thing. Speaking of 9mm reloading problems. That primer shaker. Yes, I've had the non-functioning shaking motion of the primer reservoir too. I solved that problem after noticing that my grooved support column had worn to a point of being flat. So, I turned the column a bit and viola. A fresh new surface, to bring the shake back. Put a new column on your "Parts To Buy List". Primer seating feeling. Yup, sometimes the primers will get crushed and go in sideways it was just difficult to tell what the problem was. But, I solved my problem (or gotten close to perfection) by decapping and swaging the primer pockets of ALL of my 9mm brass before running it through for reloading. It's especially important with "range pick ups". Apparently, the various brass manufacturers are really bad at keeping the primer pocket's spec consistent from brand to brand. As for your plastic mechanism that was made to keep weight on the primers and the alarm. Yes, primer feeding can sometimes be a problem. But, I've found that I only needed to ensure that the trough was kept loaded. So, I always keep the trough filled up. Don't left the level fall below 3/4 way below the top of the though. The weight of the primers in the trough is enough, until I get the empty reservoir refilled again. And, it doesn't hurt to also ensure that the plastic trough is free from burrs too.

thank you for posting the pex upgrade

Nice work here but the priming system on the Pro 1000 is the weak link. Priming off-press is really the only way to retain your sanity while using this press

I was thinking in use to my rollsizer (case calibrator for 9mm), i put today manually at the tubes, but if one, two or more is upsidedown i will lose those cases, but your solution is genial, it is a simple physical, Isaac Newton for sure is clapping from the other side to you.

Some really useful tips here, thanks. I hate that shell sticking in the expanding die! Going to polish it right up like you suggest. :-)

Its 7 years since this video.....I would assume your 3d printer goes brrrrrr.

You have done a great job in getting the press to work to some extend, something I expect the factory should have done. Got a lee pro1000 which i regret every single time i use it mostly due to primer issues and honestly i dont have the time or patience to fiddle with something the manufacturer should have done in the first place. This is a very well known issue end lee just doesnt seem to care, so If asked i will never recommend their products. Guess you get what you pay for, should have gotten the dillon 750 instead. You have done a far better job in finding and fixing the very well known problems that Lee should have done. Thanks for sharing this great info so others can learn and try fix the failed system. Shame on Lee. Love your content cheerz

I just did the "pex" thing. Don't drop a ton in there. Do a handful at a time and place them near the edge, while shaking. I never get an upside down case.

Good idea

Can you give us the OD measurement on the new spring and the wire diameter and pitch?

Glad to see you were safe and were able to figure out what the issue was ! So now where is the link on the how to ?

What if you were to put a polish in the media before decaping. Would it shine better. Also would it mess with the lube process of sizing¿

nice job..

Fantastic idea thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Good day Sir hope you are well please post again soon on the Lee pro 1000 you have been a huge help and I'm a big fan of your work and I have used most of your tips and tricks please make môre vids all the best

I can’t thank you enough for all the time and effort you have put into the videos…. I’ve watched most of your videos and in each one I’ve learned a lot…. You truly changed the way my Lee pro 1000 is preforming. Thank you sir!!!

I made mine from a Soda Can, a lot better if you use something stronger.

This idea of yours seems to have had an effect! I see copies of your design (using a pusher) here on KZbin as well as Lee's new presses (took em long enough). :D

How do people get these parts. I don't own a 3d printer

I’m loving the 60s cartoons. My era.

Omg I’m 63. I still say that.

Would you make parts for me for my press I don't have a 3d printer 🤔 shoot I barely could afford the press. U think u could help me

Most simple and effective fix: Move that ejector pin to the opposite side of the retaining screw.

Hello, How many RPM’s is your motor? I am having trouble trying to decide how big a motor I should get. There are quite a few 12volt DC worm motors on eBay and the RPM’s for them vary from 6 to 150. I was even thinking about a blender motor but that might be too fast even on slow. I have most of the stuff I build my tumbler with in storage and will take hours to find it. Thanks for any advice you could give.

Back from the good ol days

We’re you like a rocket scientist in a different life? lol. Your inventions are ingenious and pretty cool!

Presses that use the vertical tube primer feed surround the tube with a fixed explosion shield. I've seen a tube filled with primers detonate and even with the explosion shield in place, which also ruptured, the press operator needed surgery to repair the damage to his hand. It damaged his ceiling as well.

Awesome video thank you very much for taking the time to make this video!! Well wishes to you!