Co-Ax Handle Upgrade

[RodgerB]

For those of you who might be looking for a shorter handle for your Co-Ax, here's what I did today. I used a 3/4" oak dowel and a dog's Kong toy ball. The hole in the Kong toy is exactly 3/4 inch, so it worked perfectly. I used Titebond III glue to glue the Kong ball onto the dowel. I'm still waiting for the glue to dry but I think its going to be perfect.

 

[Ronin75]

I like that, a couple of years ago I shortened the original arm by about 2-3 inches but it is still too long. I might try that

 

[B23]

Applaud your DIY handle, well done!

FYI, if you won't want to make one they sell a short handle for the Co-Ax press as well. Always hated the long handle and put the short one on mine years ago.

Short Handle for Co-Ax® Press – Forster Products

Short Handle for Co-Ax® Press $ 31.00 Original price was: $31.00. $ 23.25 Current price is: $23.25. Short Handle for Co-Ax® Press quantity Add

www.forsterproducts.com

 

[blkqi]

I'm quite happy with the factory short handle. The ball has an injection mold defect which is not easy on the hands, but it polishes out easily.

I don't use the long handle for any reloading anymore.

 

[Ronin75]

Kong ball and a 6” piece of 1/2” plumber pipe. I just need to sand and grind the pipe a little bit to fit . Great idea RodgerB.

 

[blkqi]

Kong ball and a 6” piece of 1/2” plumber pipe. I just need to sand and grind the pipe a little bit to fit . Great idea RodgerB.

don't forget the peanut butter!

 

[greyghostnw]

The short handle Forster sells is perfect for i but clever idea.