K&M Arbor Press Long Handle ?

[AJ1]

Hi All,
I recently decided to add the K&M arbor press to my reloading process with the Le Wilson dies.
Many K&M arbor press owners seem to want a longer handle.
Can anyone tell me where longer handles are made & sold ?
Thank you,
AJ

 

[Redman87]

I wonder if people aren’t just making their own. I haven’t seen any for sale.

 

[AJ1]

I appreciate the feedback.
Would love to know how much longer a handle needs to be to work properly ?
I asked Dan at InlineFabrication if he can make longer handles, and he is looking into it.
Thank you

 

[Redman87]

Honestly I am fine with the length handle it came with. But I don’t seat excessive force either.

 

[AJ1]

That is a good point, I may not need a longer handle. Will address this option after I receive the press and have reloaded rounds.
Thank you again for sharing

 

[Rocketmandb]

Honestly I am fine with the length handle it came with. But I don’t seat excessive force either.

I'm fine with it too. My issue is that it comes loose to often. Not a huge deal - just a bit of a pain. Most my seating is done on my AMP Press anyway. I use the K&M mostly at the range when I'm doing seating depth tests.

 

[918v]

Hi All,
I recently decided to add the K&M arbor press to my reloading process with the Le Wilson dies.
Many K&M arbor press owners seem to want a longer handle.
Can anyone tell me where longer handles are made & sold ?
Thank you,
AJ

Long handle unnecessary

 

[memilanuk]

Long handle unnecessary

Ditto. If you find yourself needing a longer handle than the one provided... you may want to look into *why* the seating force is so high, rather than just reaching for a cheater bar.

 

[918v]

It’s your hand position on the handle. A longer handle would be less ergonomic.

 

[Flyingw]

I made a longer handle for mine, went to Lowes and bought a steel rod and fabricated a handle twice the length of the stock one. The benefit to this the feel while seating, much more sensitive, no need for a force gauge.

 

[AJ1]

@FlyingGW
Hi,
This is excellent information. I will follow in your footstep and do the same.
Much appreciated,
AJ

 

[smschulz]

Good question, I wish it were longer.
Not an emergency but it would operate a bit more comfortably,