I thought it was too good to be true..... And it was

[McHaggis]

I just received an Inline Fabrication roller handle for my Hornady LNL AP only to discover it's the WRONG one! Grrrr. So much for it being a great price. Not their fault tho. Its the standard height roller handle and NOT the standard height ERGO handle. I didn't even realize they were different as the thought the non ergo handle was the short one.
Anyway, I can't send it back as the shipping cost is prohibitive so I'm going to modify this one.

Can someone please measure their ERGO handle and give me some dimension so I can weld the "Ergo" bit onto this one? Many thanks.

 

[PatMiles]

Call Ergo for measurement?

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

Why not call them and ask if you exchange it for the one you want?

 

[MislMan]

The OP is in New Zealand so I imagine his options are a little different. (i.e. phone calls, shipping, etc.). So ... anyone have some dimensions of this handle they can share?

 

[McHaggis]

Yes. Being in NZ the shipping for the handle and 3 small items was almost worth more than the total of parts at $83.52.
I'm just trying to get an idea of the lengths of each straight piece and maybe some rough angles so I can modify the one I have.

 

[kneedtospeed]

Measuring up from bottom of threads, I have 9" to first bend, 6" to next bend, then 2.5" to center of hole for handle.

 

[McHaggis]

Measuring up from bottom of threads, I have 9" to first bend, 6" to next bend, then 2.5" to center of hole for handle.

Perfect! Thank you so much!

 

[McHaggis]

I’m about to start bending a new bit of 5/8” bar to make a handle from scratch.
Has anyone with the Ergo handle ever wished it was different? Like maybe an Ergo version of the short handle? Or 1/2 way between the two?
Just wanting some feedback prior to starting as I saw a youtube vid where the guy was saying he felt the ergo handle made priming a tad bit more difficult.

 

[kneedtospeed]

I Only use mine for handgun ammo, mass produced.
I have to sit, and it is the perfect height and bend, mounted directly to my bench. I wouldn't change a thing on the ergo. The bend keeps the throw relatively short, with plenty of leverage to run five stations comfortably.

 

[McHaggis]

Thanks Tom. I'll stick with the same lengths you gave me in your first post. Appreciate your comments.

 

[McHaggis]

Thanks for your help Tom. Handle made and ready to go....

 

[McHaggis]

The handle worked so well I got carried away so I made a "McHaggis Megamount" .



I can't believe how much better it is mounted this high. No more lower back pain!

 

[kneedtospeed]

Good job. Looks great!

 

[Rustytigwire]

Thats awesome!
Good thing i didnt have the extra leverage last night when i swaged my left thumb!

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

Thats awesome!
Good thing i didnt have the extra leverage last night when i swaged my left thumb!View attachment 1166223

Been there and done that.

 

[vegas]

The handle worked so well I got carried away so I made a "McHaggis Megamount" .

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I can't believe how much better it is mounted this high. No more lower back pain!

I'm just trying to figure out why you ordered one in the first place! Outstanding work sir.

 

[divingin]

Thats awesome!
Good thing i didnt have the extra leverage last night when i swaged my left thumb!

Don't feel too bad. I stuck a decapping pin through my index finger once.

 

[McHaggis]

I'm just trying to figure out why you ordered one in the first place! Outstanding work sir.[/

Probably just too lazy and since I ended up with the roller handle bit I got motivated

 

[McHaggis]

Since we’re in lockdown and not allowed out unless it’s essential I painted the Megamount. Lol. Now to make a decent bracket to hold the finished round tray as the Hornady one is very bendy! Then add some led’s that I was going to use to make my useless shooting crony more reliable but never got around too. The Magnetospeed is waaaay better and easier.