I too swiped the design. Thanks to the OP.

I used a t-handle type cleaning rod for the lift handle. The ones that pivot and slide back down onto the shaft. Used just the handle piece, with a screw up through the base. If I lift the entire contents, it does rock a little, but it still works.

This really minimized the handle space, and was able to get 18 wood rods, for 540 rounds. I do not lift the carrier out much, mostly just grab from the can, but the handle is holding. And I have room for my moon tool on the side.

I usually stack my dowels noses down, with the last being nose up, to indicate what is on that dowel, if mixing bullet shapes. And if you need to gain a little room on the stack, you can pair two clips, nose to nose and nestle the bullet noses between the two to compress the stack a little.

One big word of caution, if you make one of these and fill it up, you can really blow through the ammo FAST, if you do not exercise self control.

Craig