How To Assemble The Lee Pro 1000

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Anyone know of any links that show how to assemble the Lee Pro 1000 loader ?
The directions included with the kit are pitiful and leave me scratching my head. Too bad they didn't pay some kid a few bucks to make a video of the whole process and post it on their site.
I have looked at the few videos on Lee's site. They're good for what they intend to convey but don't supplement assembly.

Thanks.
 
mine came fully assembled- that was over 20 years ago- just bolt it to the bench and you're done- maybe if you took some pictures we could "show " you the way- a lot of us have extensive experience in repairing these things as well- even a brief description of what you're having trouble with would help= if all else fails, pat at info@leeprecision.com- but use your manual for part numbers and be precise in your questions
 
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Appreciate the offer/suggestion, t-star. Might be the only way out, although a rather tedious process for all concerned.
Perhaps I'll be able to locate someone local (Halifax-Valley area) who knows this model and would be willing to help me out.

Thanks.
 
I just completly disassembled / cleaned / and then reassembled mine last weekend. I can see how you could get confused easily as I got stuck for a minute or two figuring out the primer pin part.... I figured it out in a couple of minutes but what made me mad was this was not the first time I had disassembled/reassembled the press and it still stumped for a bit!

Post specifics to the problem you are having and maybe we can talk you through it here. Pics help too.

Good luck
 
What part of the country are you in. I'm sure that some shooting buddy has a Pro 1000 and could help with tips and tricks. Anywhere near Vegreville Alberta?
 
tigrr said:
What part of the country are you in. I'm sure that some shooting buddy has a Pro 1000 and could help with tips and tricks. Anywhere near Vegreville Alberta?
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y'all aren't reading this thread closely enough- in his second post he says halifax valley- that's got to be nova scotia
 
Yes, Halifax or the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia.
Just took a photo for my first question. Will read how to post pics & be right back :)
 
Question #1

As ordered from Lee, the powder measure and turret are not attached to the press.
First, should the black, knurled ring be snugged up to fix the position of the powder measure & hopper ?

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yes- but first you have to align the lever with the hole in your carrier and run your chain- just through the first hole- you can tension it according to video later- also be sure you have the correct belling - typically i hold the measure in place with one hand and turn the knurled knob with the other - that way the powder measure doesn't end up in a funny position where i can't get at the adjustments
in your case , the alignment of the lever with the hole in the carrier dictates where the body has to go- the chain should travel the most direct route possible, then hold the measure in place with one hand and tighten the knurled ring with the fingers of your opposite hand, being careful not to move the die
 
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it actually helps if you do it in order- put your turret in your press, set up your dies, put on your powder measure , run and tension your chain, use a factory round to set your seating die,then try and do 1 round through all the steps- then put an empty casing with a dime on top in front of the case slider and adjust threaded rod so that the cylinder and plate just clear the casing or the case slider- in some cases, the case exceeds the height of the case slider- it does on the 44 mag and 45 colt- if you're at all uncomfortable at any time, there's no harm in running an EMPTY CASE through the system without powder, primer or bullet and see how it functions- you can also REMOVE A CASE AT ANY TIME- TO CHEck the round at that phase- check and see if it primed, or if the powder charge went in- the only time you're fully committed is after the bullet is seated
 
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Thanks, t-star.
The dies come pre-installed in the turret but I'll back them out a bit and start from scratch.
Sounds like a good idea to start with a factory round for setup.
 
I could use some help with the die setup I read many manuals and they sometime vary on the setup.

What is working for you? I have pounded 38's, 44 mag and 357 and I am having a hey of a time with 9mm.

I have figured out that you have to tear it down and clean the primer feed often and make sure that powder doesn't drop with no primer seated.

I haven't seen any break down on how to set up each die.

Any suggestions.

thanks

corney
 
i got one of these ready to go in 10mm. I am pretty happy with it.

The only tip I have it that BEFORE you get it all set up, take some steel wool to the chute and to the rail that the black plastic case feeder slides on.

Polishing these up now will save you doing it later, when you will have to take things apart to do the job right.

Polishing the chute helps the loaded cartridges slide freely to your container.

Polishing the surface the black plastic bit slides on helps the cases make it to their destination. This part works against a bit of spring tension and can foul up.

I managed to get a few hundred rounds pumped out of this thing in the first hour or so I had it up.

A BIG upgrade from my single stage press.
 
corney said:
I could use some help with the die setup I read many manuals and they sometime vary on the setup.

What is working for you? I have pounded 38's, 44 mag and 357 and I am having a hey of a time with 9mm.

I have figured out that you have to tear it down and clean the primer feed often and make sure that powder doesn't drop with no primer seated.

I haven't seen any break down on how to set up each die.

Any suggestions.

thanks

corney
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there's a couple of ways- you can go to the lee website and LOOK under die adjustments( strong hint-it's under the loadmaster help videos as well as the single stage ) takes you from screwing the die in to the actual finished round- and there's a pamphlet somewhere in your lee set-up for this- if you can't find it write or e-mail lee and ASK WHERE IT IS- moreover the adjustments are in EVERY RELOADING MANUAL I'VE EVER SEEN- IN THE FRONT, BEFORE THE CHARGE TABLES-where it explains the reloading process
if you're having to do a lot of cleaning of the primer trough of powder, there's something misadjusted at that station- without seeing it , it's a little like trying to surgery OVER THE PHONE- could be anything from timing to something in the drop tube spreading the charge-you DO get some spillage, but not a great deal = a can of compressed air works well - you can get that most anywhere- same deal with the area between the powder hopper and the charge bar, if you have one- esp the older square types- the main problem i have with the 1000 is the PRIMER FEED-KEEPING THE TROUGH FULL- as long as the trough is full, you have FAR FEWER problems b/c it uses the weight of the primer column to feed - ie it's gravity, but with a twist- i also have bypassed that stupid case sensor on mine so there's a PRIMER EVERY TIME YOU PULL THE HANDLE- just use needle nose pliers to remove it if there's no case BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER- if you get a lot of powder at station 2, its usually b/c there was NO PRIMER fed, and the powder dropped through the flashhole and onto the priming pin- a single full charge will do this, and now your primer feed doens't work- take the head off, tear it to pieces and clean the trough thoroughly
 
Thanks t star. I inherited this press so I don't have any instructions. It is not a new model either. I received alot of additional parts and I AM GOING TO MAKE IT WORK. Can be a frustrating unit:confused:

I will check out lees site to see what info I can get.

corney
 
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