Lee press depriming tube dimensions.

[3595wilk]

Anyone know the diameter of the Lee plastic tube that takes the used primers?

I've never been bothered using one before but have moved my reloading stuff inside the house and someone isn't happy stepping on used primers.......

 

[SunnyDays]

Would need to measure but suspect 1/2" given the US design.

 

[phaedra]

Yes, any 1/2" tubing will do, if it's a bit tight run hot water over the end of it and it will be easier to fit

 

[JockStalk]

A tie wrap is a good idea if used indoors. I’ve had a few unplanned evacuations

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Too much detail.
Washing up liquid also helps with the hot water trick.

 

[Vince1968]

I use a bit of hose pipe with a wooden dowel stopper

 

[JockStalk]

Too much detail.
Washing up liquid also helps with the hot water trick.

To fit the pipe or for the post evacuation wash up?

To be clear, the hose connection for the primers loosens around the same time as it gets full (imho) as often does the red end cap. At this point, just as my brain registers a need to empty out that tube, the bluddy thing evacuates itself all over the floor. Primers being greasy sooty things make a helluva mess. And a piercing wail/ gnashing sort of sound from my betrothed.

 

[MarinePMI]

To fit the pipe or for the post evacuation wash up?

To be clear, the hose connection for the primers loosens around the same time as it gets full (imho) as often does the red end cap. At this point, just as my brain registers a need to empty out that tube, the bluddy thing evacuates itself all over the floor. Primers being greasy sooty things make a helluva mess. And a piercing wail/ gnashing sort of sound from my betrothed.

When I used my Lee Press a lot, I just ran the tubing down to the floor into a coffee can or small bucket. If your tube curls up, just put a lid on the bucket and cut a hole for the tube to be inserted into the bucket/coffee can.

To straighten the tube, I just used a piece of steel rod, shoved down the tube. Then stood it on end, and stole the wife's hairdryer to heat it up, and let it cool with the steel rod inside it. No more curl.