Today I've seen the T REX custom press.... mine is on short final, delivery next week, you can change the base on the top and you able to handle from .223 to .50
T REX custom press
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And I thought my press was big:
But it looks like a kids toy next to the T-Rex.........
I guess size does matter after all
And I thought my press was big:
But it looks like a kids toy next to the T-Rex.........
I guess size does matter after all
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That LOOKS like a real HOSS...! The way it looks it could make 50BMG as easy as 308 on a RockChucker.
That LOOKS like a real HOSS...! The way it looks it could make 50BMG as easy as 308 on a RockChucker.
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tomorrow I'll ask to a friend of mine the weight of the press, him told me today but I don't remember may be 50 kg.... I remember only the weight of the bench...... 100 kg.......
tomorrow I'll ask to a friend of mine the weight of the press, him told me today but I don't remember may be 50 kg.... I remember only the weight of the bench...... 100 kg.......
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My bench is also bolted to the wall. But I don't need anything like anymore.
But if I were making it I would have gone ahead and made it a 4 post design.
My bench is also bolted to the wall. But I don't need anything like anymore.
But if I were making it I would have gone ahead and made it a 4 post design.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: memilanuk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That... looks like a lot of work to operate
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I agree. A long stroke is only nice if you need it (like for 50BMG), but it's a pain in the behind for standard size cartridges.
Very nice workmanship though.
Andy
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: memilanuk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That... looks like a lot of work to operate
I agree. A long stroke is only nice if you need it (like for 50BMG), but it's a pain in the behind for standard size cartridges.
Very nice workmanship though.
Andy
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Do you have a link or how much did that run? That thing would be awesome for resizing 50.
CJG
Do you have a link or how much did that run? That thing would be awesome for resizing 50.
CJG
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I don't think I could afford the shipping from Italy, let alone that press. Looking at Davide's posts, they appear to be one off custom built at a machine shop.
I don't think I could afford the shipping from Italy, let alone that press. Looking at Davide's posts, they appear to be one off custom built at a machine shop.
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How many people did it take to get it on the bench. That looks like a high quality exspensive press that will get all your needs done but it looks a little bit over kill. I think it will last you a life time.
How many people did it take to get it on the bench. That looks like a high quality exspensive press that will get all your needs done but it looks a little bit over kill. I think it will last you a life time.
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the price is 500 euro's......... as soon as I'll have mine I'll post some video..
I'll use for a .408 and may be for something more..
the price is 500 euro's......... as soon as I'll have mine I'll post some video..
I'll use for a .408 and may be for something more..
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How much precision can be built into a three poster to assure constant alignment?
How much precision can be built into a three poster to assure constant alignment?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: zack-s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats what I call a press. Looks a little over kill tho. </div></div>
seriously that thing looks to be a little much even if you where loading 50bmg thats insane lol but they dont call it a t rex for nothing i guess
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: zack-s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats what I call a press. Looks a little over kill tho. </div></div>
seriously that thing looks to be a little much even if you where loading 50bmg thats insane lol but they dont call it a t rex for nothing i guess
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I look at that, then at my Ammomaster and 650, and I feel, well, insignificant.
I look at that, then at my Ammomaster and 650, and I feel, well, insignificant.
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<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'">"Nothing succeeds like excess..."</span></span>
...and I dearly love me some excess.
500 Euros = <span style="font-weight: bold">$668.10</span>
<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'">"Nothing succeeds like excess..."</span></span>
...and I dearly love me some excess.
500 Euros = <span style="font-weight: bold">$668.10</span>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much precision can be built into a three poster to assure constant alignment? </div></div>
As much as you want. If each upright is circular to .0005", and their true position is correct to .0005", and their diameter is precision ground to .0005", and the bushings that run on the uprights are positioned properly, and have .0002 clearance.... it wouldn't even move unless all 3 uprights, and all three bushings were dead nuts parallel.
In all seriousness, there is more inherent precision for three shafts than the single shaft units most of us use.
I think typical cartridges would be a real pain in a press like that.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much precision can be built into a three poster to assure constant alignment? </div></div>
As much as you want. If each upright is circular to .0005", and their true position is correct to .0005", and their diameter is precision ground to .0005", and the bushings that run on the uprights are positioned properly, and have .0002 clearance.... it wouldn't even move unless all 3 uprights, and all three bushings were dead nuts parallel.
In all seriousness, there is more inherent precision for three shafts than the single shaft units most of us use.
I think typical cartridges would be a real pain in a press like that.
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this is the precision I can have from this press..... I've done 50 rounds, 45 with no error measured with sinclair comparator.. 5 with less than .003 mm
video
this is the precision I can have from this press..... I've done 50 rounds, 45 with no error measured with sinclair comparator.. 5 with less than .003 mm
video
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I'm right handed but prefer the handle on the left side.
Let's me do all the nit-picking work with my dominate hand while the "dumb" hand work's the press.
I'm right handed but prefer the handle on the left side.
Let's me do all the nit-picking work with my dominate hand while the "dumb" hand work's the press.
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Does it require you to take 2 steps backwards and bend at the knees to fully depress the handle?
It's just a matter of time before Chuck Norris is advertising the TREX press as his new ultimate workout machine.
Nice press.
Does it require you to take 2 steps backwards and bend at the knees to fully depress the handle?
It's just a matter of time before Chuck Norris is advertising the TREX press as his new ultimate workout machine.
Nice press.
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And who says size isn't everything! That is a really superb piece of engineering...
You know, for 500 Euros that's not a bad price either, its only a little more stretch than a Co-Ax over here.... Then again I imagine the cost goes up quite a bit with the ground survey and reinforced foundations you have to put in for that thing!
And who says size isn't everything! That is a really superb piece of engineering...
You know, for 500 Euros that's not a bad price either, its only a little more stretch than a Co-Ax over here.... Then again I imagine the cost goes up quite a bit with the ground survey and reinforced foundations you have to put in for that thing!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: davide</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this is the precision I can have from this press..... I've done 50 rounds, 45 with no error measured with sinclair comparator.. 5 with less than .003 mm </div></div>
No measured runout... wow!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: davide</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this is the precision I can have from this press..... I've done 50 rounds, 45 with no error measured with sinclair comparator.. 5 with less than .003 mm </div></div>
No measured runout... wow!
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The Corbin Mighty Mite (70 lbs) is the closest competitor to your T Rex. These machines are designed for significantly higher tensile pressures, particularly when paired with dies of 1" and larger diameter. M.L. McPherson did a nice study of die body distortion for Precision Shooting about 10 years ago. I will try to find it if anyone is interested. Congratulations! That is a great bargain for 500 Euros.
The Corbin Mighty Mite (70 lbs) is the closest competitor to your T Rex. These machines are designed for significantly higher tensile pressures, particularly when paired with dies of 1" and larger diameter. M.L. McPherson did a nice study of die body distortion for Precision Shooting about 10 years ago. I will try to find it if anyone is interested. Congratulations! That is a great bargain for 500 Euros.
