Well I threatened to do it...Now its done

Welp

Thanks, Gary.

Next step is to make one that is not so big I have to go by a bigger pickup to haul it around. :o
 
Yes;
Thanks. I ended up coming over here from THR forums because of your cylinder loader.
Now I've got a 5093A58 on the way ...plus ideas up the ying-yang.
 
Chief,

My recommendation; A good loading press does not have to be as big as the one in my photos here.

I will probably come to regret making it so big.

PS:

Welcome to the forum.
 
I picked up a DE-STA-CO 603 toggle clamp at the local Graingers last night.
I welded 2 pieces of 2" channel steel together.
4" base and 6.5" upright. The 'Press' was bolted to the upright, and a 5/16" bolt was installed in the end of the plunger after the hex head was ground to fit into the cylinder's bores.
A 7/16" bolt fits the cylinder for the arbor, so I cut down a grade 8 bolt and used the head and unthreaded portion. After measuring several times, I drilled the 7/16" hole and pushed the bolt up from the bottom of the base, then tig welded it in place. Pefect fit. Now I need to make an aluminum thrust washer to protect the ratchet face on the back of the cylinder.
It's a single purpose loader. It fits my Pietta Marshal 1851 .44. I presume it also fits 1860 and 1861 cylinders? also it would work on 36 caliber cylinders with a new plunger tip.
The 1863 pocket Remmie was a gift from my wife.
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