Lee Press Handle change

[BIGnTall83]

I have an older Lee 3-hole turret press that has the 4-hole conversion kit and the wooden ball handle.
I see all kinds of need "pool ball" handles that thread on, I tried to unscrew mine to make sure it is threaded, I can get it to turn about 1/8 turn but that is it. I am pretty new to all of this, does anyone know if i can replace my handle with a custom one? or am I just SOL?

Thanks

 

[Leo]

The Wooden ball on Lee presses are pressed on. You can break them off for something else, but why bother?

 

[BIGnTall83]

I wont be bothering, I was just hoping that it was a screw on so I could put a "novelty" handle on. not a big deal. Thanks for the info

 

[Expatriated]

Mine falls off from time to time. I just press it back on and it's good for a few more hundred pulls.

 

[Robert Richardson]

I drilled a golf ball an pressed it on the handle.

 

[hotcorner5]

Mine fell off also. I am considering switching to a roller handle for my press because I think I will offer smoother operation anyways.

I found a handle for $55 dollars made by inline fabrication. It's called the Ergo roller for Lee Classic Turret Press. You can google it. It seems to be a lot for a metal handle but the improved grip and leverage may be worth it.

 

[ederue]

I added the roller handle that hotcorner is describing, I can't say enough about how much I like it. Improved leverage, but FAR more comfortable to use.

 

[throttletony]

Mine fell off also. I am considering switching to a roller handle for my press because I think I will offer smoother operation anyways.

I found a handle for $55 dollars made by inline fabrication. It's called the Ergo roller for Lee Classic Turret Press. You can google it. It seems to be a lot for a metal handle but the improved grip and leverage may be worth it.

I added the roller handle that hotcorner is describing, I can't say enough about how much I like it. Improved leverage, but FAR more comfortable to use.

This is what I've heard about this handle as well -- seems to be very solid and a favorite of everyone that owns it!
IF I ever upgrade my handle, it'll be to this

 

[Mephitical]

Roller Handle Upgrade Kit by LEE RELOADING PRODUCTS

 

[Bang-bang]

I got the roller upgrade at the 1500 for 15.00, great handle compared to the old ball junk. ( Anybody want he old 1?)

FAR more comfortable to use.

 

[Saw46071]

Buy the up grade it is a very nice change . My press is 9 years old and I am still cranking precision loads out of it .

 

[jblomenberg16]

I hate it when my ball falls off the handle...so I upgraded to the roller as well. Then move the ball handle over to my old Lee Classic that had broken the aluminum arm a few times.