Besides crimping typical red blue &amp; yellow insulated terminals what are the other four dies for? The photo is just small enough that I can't read it.
159181
Two of the jaws are for crimping insulated terminals of different gauge. An other is a special double crimp for insulated terminals I use mostly on butt terminals. The fourth is for non insulated moles type terminals
759491
The kit does come with a die for insulated terminals and lugs, and works rather well too. I wouldn't know about using dies from other manufacturers through.
327134
You probably mean the fourth die as the powder through expander die? That's used for progressive and turret presses to charge powder on the press using at least (that I know of) the Lee auto-disk powder measure.So you won't need the powder die for that, but you still would need it to flare the case.You definitely need to crimp 9mm. The seating die technically can crimp, but the FCD does a much better job. I think you can accidentally set the seater die to the point where it roll crimps, and that would be bad for 9mm.
1589155
So far, I only used my crimper once. I used to on terminal lug, so far not too bad. Don't know why the size of the dye are all mentic.
2225129
For straight pistol cases, I use the 3 die set, especially with the Lee hand loader. The neck crimp works without any problems if set up correctly. If you have a bench press, especially a turret press it is much less of an issue to use the 4 die set. The 3 die set takes 25% less work since you have one less process to go thru. Not really an issue on a turret press.
1817545
the previous answer is correct. I made metal lugs threaded for machine screws that went in the screw down lug because my relay had more than 1 wire on several of the terminals. it is sort of a special case application.
2088307
The 4 die is identical to the 3 die set, but includes an additional die. 4th die is the factory crimp die. I'm not familiar with any problem Using these dies to load ammo for use in a glock. This set and the 3 die set both size to specification. I've never had any trouble in a glock with my reloads.
481756
If I remember right we just crimped them . The things we crimped them with are at harbor freight for a cheap price. They held real good. Didn't have a problem. You can solder if you like.
92764
There it does not come with a factory crimp die. They aren't expensive. Along with the factory crimp I would recommend a universal de caping die in the first position and the sizing die with de caping pin removed in the second position.
45400
Sorry for delay, The crimper works on Molex open Barrel connectors and may work on other Mfg. connectors but if it doesn't you may be able to replace the die with the right ones
1819907
There are no other die sets for this tool. I have another tool which has other sets which I use when appropriate. However almost all of my crimps are made on this tool which is simpler to operate and produces more reliable crimps. I have yet to have a crimp fail.
2097588
I'm not sure but I think one may come with fourth die the factory crimp die which I use and recommend highly!
911605
The 1st answer by Dean is accurate and all you need to know. The 3 die set is all you'll need
1040739
It appears as though the answer is ... Maybe!!I see some responses that said yes, I even saw a video that demonstrated how to set the crimp, but mine does not as was the case with another response. the number stamped on mine is LEE-308W-D3. maybe the ones that crimp are a different number or maybe Lee changed how they made their dies.
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Nothing other than dies for handguns (I reload .40S&W;). I also want to echo George B's comments about getting the 4-die set and another turret. The crimp die, I think, is a must (others may not) and the extra turret makes reloading multiple calibers easier -- one turret per caliber and swap them out as well as the shell casing holder. I did have to buy the rifle riser pass-through die and the auto disk doubling kit for .223. Keep that in mind when/if you reload rifle casings. Good luck and have fun. I really enjoy it once you have everything.
737287
You can use the seating die to make the crimp, however i find the factory crimp does an amazing job of putting youf crimp on. I also buy the carbide 4 die set for pistols as they come witb the crimp.die already in there from Lee. I have a few of the hornady dies, and they are good, but the lee dies are a great value. Once set up, this machine makes excellent ammo, given the proper powder, a.nd very quickly. Enjoy
359404
I'm sorry, but I do not know. I use the dies in the Sizzix Big Shot machine.