Press issue...

[Rodentman]

I caused this problem, but seek advice on how to fix it:

I was adjusting the decapping pin in a Lee die and put the die in my Big Boss II press to hold it while I used 2 wrenches to loosen the pin. KERRRRR-PLOOOP, pin falls into ram of press. I figured to leave it there since I have spares, but realized that the primers won't fall down the tube properly. I have a magnetized probe but it would not retrieve the pin.

If I detach the spring clip(s) and remove the shaft shown in the photos below will the ram drop out and can I retrieve the pin? Will it go back together properly or am I in for unexpected issues? 

Thanks, and NO I won't do this again without putting something secure over the hole in the ram.

[Rodentman]

Ha! Got it out by crimping a heavy doody plastic straw to the diameter needed to get a grip on the pin. It came right out!

[BigDog58]

Necessity is the Mother of Invention. Good job RM

[Spike]

Ha! Got it out by crimping a heavy doody plastic straw to the diameter needed to get a grip on the pin. It came right out!

Glad we could help!

[yukonjasper]

my suggestion is to use a heavy doody plastic straw......................


never mind................

[Seismic Sam]

So the rat doody did the trick??? I'm sure you had in plenty of that lying around in your rodent hole....