Word to the wise...

[K Frame]

When using the priming system on Lee's new cast iron turret press, make sure that you have your fingers clear of the primer arm BEFORE it swings into the ram and mashes your index finger...

Ow...

[Fly320s]

[ghostbusters paraphrase] Important safety tip.  Thanks, Mike. [/end]

[Monkeyleg]

You mean this is your first time mashing your finger? I thought every reloader learned about that early on, and the hard way.

[Stickjockey]

Hmm. "Lee Finger." Possible connection to "Garand Thumb?"

[K Frame]

No, I didn't mash my finger between the ram and the die.

This is an entirely NEW way to smash your finger, which is only appropriate given that this is an entirely new press.

This one raised a nice blood blister, too.

[grislyatoms]

The shell holder on my RCBS turret press doesn't hold cases as securely as it once did, I find myself having to gently press against the side of the case with my index finger as the ram rises. This process has caused a few, umm, "moments".

[Guest]

Sooo.... pop the blister yet??

[Antibubba]

Who makes the best primers for index fingers?  

(It gives a whole new dimension to "point and shoot")

[K Frame]

"Sooo.... pop the blister yet??"

I wasn't going to, but I had to this morning. It was right on the tip of my index finger, and hurt like hell whenever I touched anything.

[mtnbkr]

Then stop touching things.  Sheesh.

Chris

[K Frame]

"Then stop touching things."

Jealous much?

[Bogie]

At the nationals last year, I bought an old Texan turret press. The guy I bought it from warned me about being careful picking it up.

Did I pay attention?
 
That night I smashed the bejeezus outta the #2 fingernail on my right hand... Turned black and everything for a while...