Who uses a Dillon fl-2000 or a fl-2001 tumbler and cant stand the lid rattle?

[jonbearman]

I bought one almost 20 years ago.Since I noticed slowly but surely the lid dished in the center and you couldnt really tighten it correctly anymore . When running it was eroding the lid and bowl slightly.I called Dillon yesterday and wanted to know if I could buy a lid or a gasket.You had to buy the lid to get the gasket for 36.00 plus shipping. The tech suggested windlacing they used on cars in the 60's and 70's to make a softer edge for the bowl. I thought about it and said to myself,that I had a noisey lyman so I applied the black ultra black and spun the small lid on a lathe to smooth it evenly. I cleaned the lid up and degreased and put a heavy bead all the way around and smoothed it with one of those squeege's you use to do spot filling of plastic filler.It worked great.It is drying right now and I will update you guys later and hope this helps someone out with a tumbler that drive's you nuts.LOL

 

[1shot]

I had the same problem with mine. Cut a piece of rubber gasket material and put in between the flat washer and the lid. Tightened the wing nut and all is good!
I hope this helps,
Lloyd

 

[jonbearman]

I tried that myself and my lid os so goofed up.It has been a shrewd investment as it has lasted through probably way over a 100,000 cases.It is the best one on the market that is affordable.I use lymans for final polish or my model b.

 

[KMart]

I use a Thumbler vibratory tumbler. While it is being used, the lid is off the unit and it is very quiet. When it is stored, the lid goes on.

 

[jonbearman]

After the ultra black silicone dryed it worked like a charm.Very happy now.