"Considerable torque force may be necessary."

[dajowi]

In regards to the Lee Recapping Die - can anyone explain to me what is meant by "considerable torque?" The decapping pin needs to be readjusted to its proper position after having struck an obstruction. Striking the wrench with a mallet isn't loosening the decapper clamp. Nothing is budging.

Anyone have an idea? Bigger mallet perhaps?

 

[Bart B.]

Contact Lee for the best answer; that's what I would do.

 

[wogpotter]

I assume you mean the Decapping die?
Here's how the manual describes it.
"apply torque until the decapping stem does not move when decapping the tightest seated primer."

I assume you're trying to loosen it from the post?
If so try this:
Get 2 wrenches, one fitting the flats on the decapping stem lock nut, the other fitting the flats on the die body.
fit them so the handles are separated by about 2~3" at the ends with the correct positioning (righty tighty, lefty loosy) that when squeezed together they back off the collet nut holding the stem.
Now, taking care to not have any body parts in the gap squeeze them together firmly.

 

[mikld]

Use two wrenches. One to fit the collet (I believe it's 1/2") and one to fit the die body (I believe its 3/4"). Hold the die with the larger wrench and loosen the collet with the 1/2" (you can even use a socket on the collet if you want). No need for a hammer! (There is only one type of wrench designed to be beat on with a hammer, called a "striking/hammer wrench", and a combination or open end wrench ain't one). Also try a bit of penetrating oil on the threads of the collet...

 

[frogo207]

I have been using a 1/2 inch brass punch and hammer to gently tap the rod back down to position for years. Yes it is in there tighter than one would think. If it is too lose the pin will back out however so I tighten the tapered lock nut as tight as I can.

 

[polyphemus]

Unscrew the die out of the turret.
Hold the flats in a vise,don't over tighten.
If you have a heat gun,warm it up good,
Otherwise place a a 1/2" socket on the collet and turn.
Piece of cake.