do it yourself moonclip loader.

[mastertech]

i placed this here because i thought it was most fitting.
well here is a design i made over one night in the workshop. it is easy to build and works really well. i hope you are able to make one if needed and it makes your life easier.
do it yourself moon clip loader - YouTube

 

[Bodyguard]

Cool !!!! Great idea. I'll take one. How much? I really hate fooling with moonclips. I need one in 8 shot N-Frame for 38-357 in addition to 45 ACP. Should be able to make one for the other calibers by using different size angle iron and different size bolts. What about using that same tool for Demooning? I recently posted a thread about what moonclip tool was better, the BMT or the Deluxe Moonclip tool. I think you have the best one, especially for six dollars. I see you post under NoahNateGrace on Youtube, my three kids are NoahLeoGrace.

 

[Hondo44]

mastertech,

I have to tell you that's a dandy tool you thought up and built! Very clever, thanks very much for showing us.

One thing that came to mind watching how easy it worked was something to keep the six cartridges lined up as the thumb guides them to the next open spot in the moon clip. What about another piece of angle in front of the cartridges to create a chute to keep them upright and inline? Since the angle piece is long, maybe place 12 or more cartridges at a time in the chute.

OK, I'm going to the shop now, gotta' moon clip loader to make ......

 

[nawilson]

Wow. That's really cool. I laughed when your child came to visit at the end of the video. Mine would do the same thing.

 

[mastertech]

Cool !!!! Great idea. I'll take one. How much? I really hate fooling with moonclips. I need one in 8 shot N-Frame for 38-357 in addition to 45 ACP. Should be able to make one for the other calibers by using different size angle iron and different size bolts. What about using that same tool for Demooning? I recently posted a thread about what moonclip tool was better, the BMT or the Deluxe Moonclip tool. I think you have the best one, especially for six dollars. I see you post under NoahNateGrace on Youtube, my three kids are NoahLeoGrace.

im sure the next design will be a little more refined. this was my first attemp after owning a revolver for 5 days. stay tuned for an update.
sorry i cant commit to makeing these for you because my life is so demanding my time is limited. i just wanted to share it with every other gun toteing nut out there! maybe i should patened it.like several other times in my life someone else will steal it and make a few bucks. and yea those are my kiddos (that is my demanding life) Noah in the vid is 4 Nathaniel is 2 and Grace is 10 days old. She is the reason i bought the new 625, i dedicated it to her and her first boyfriend!

 

[mastertech]

mastertech,

I have to tell you that's a dandy tool you thought up and built! Very clever, thanks very much for showing us.

One thing that came to mind watching how easy it worked was something to keep the six cartridges lined up as the thumb guides them to the next open spot in the moon clip. What about another piece of angle in front of the cartridges to create a chute to keep them upright and inline? Since the angle piece is long, maybe place 12 or more cartridges at a time in the chute.

OK, I'm going to the shop now, gotta' moon clip loader to make ......

thanks for the props! again this was the first design after owning a 625 for 5 days. i will improve it im sure. i have thought about the chute but im not sure... gotta try it i guess.
good luck with the build. its super easy.

 

[number0009]

Thanks for sharing you idea and design. Your brain works extremely well.

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[mastertech]

Thanks for sharing you idea and design. Your brain works extremely well.

thank you, thats very kind.

hay if anyone actually makes one of these, please post them on here. lets improve the design! and i want to see yours

 

[mastertech]

mastertech,
OK, I'm going to the shop now, gotta' moon clip loader to make ......

ok.... im anxious to see your new rig! hurry

 

[Hondo44]

My 1st one is not worth showing, I used scrap materials I had laying around. But I did change to a 3 " 'T' handle for more leverage and ease of loading and your design certainly works extremely well! I added a chute also.

For my final effort I'm thinking of a sprocket type turn knob as seen on some machinery. My son acid etches his name on his custom made folding knives; I'm going to have him etch 'Mastertech' on my final product. It'll be fun to take to the range and see the reactions I get.

Thanks again for sharing your clever design!

 

[Qball]

Realy smart idea, thank's.

 

[dsbock]

I picked up the parts for my implementation of your concept today. Not counting the angle-iron (aluminum) the other parts cost about $7.00 total. Including, for about $1.20, a large diameter turn knob for the handle.

I'm also thinking of a way to incorporate a de-mooning element into the final design. I'll let you know what (if anything) I come up with.

David

 

[mastertech]

I picked up the parts for my implementation of your concept today. Not counting the angle-iron (aluminum) the other parts cost about $7.00 total. Including, for about $1.20, a large diameter turn knob for the handle.

I'm also thinking of a way to incorporate a de-mooning element into the final design. I'll let you know what (if anything) I come up with.

David

please post some pics. i would love to see some other variations.
if its not as cheap as you would have thought i sure hope you have fun makeing it.

 

[dsbock]

Here are some images of my first iteration.

I left extra length on the aluminum base so as to have room for my de-mooner when I come up with one.

The only issue I am having is that the hole for my bolt is a tiny bit too far out and the cartridges don't go all the way into the clip. It's barely noticeable until you try and load the last round. I'm thinking of adding a small stud threaded into the base to push the round in as it turns past.

Took less than a half hour to put everything together.

Thanks for the idea, Mastertech.

David

 

[mastertech]

Here are some images of my first iteration.
I left extra length on the aluminum base so as to have room for my de-mooner when I come up with one.

The only issue I am having is that the hole for my bolt is a tiny bit too far out and the cartridges don't go all the way into the clip. It's barely noticeable until you try and load the last round. I'm thinking of adding a small stud threaded into the base to push the round in as it turns past.

Took less than a half hour to put everything together.

Thanks for the idea, Mastertech.

David

very cool!!! that was my goal, to get others a nice handy loader for less than 10 bucks and less than an hrs labor.
so your very welcome and ITS FUN isnt it?

well. as to the clearance issue maybe you could line the wall with a piece of thin plastic, im sure it would look good and my extend the life of the aluminum.
really like the simple clean handle you found. what is it off of?

 

[dsbock]

very cool!!! that was my goal, to get others a nice handy loader for less than 10 bucks and less than an hrs labor.
so your very welcome and ITS FUN isnt it?

well. as to the clearance issue maybe you could line the wall with a piece of thin plastic, im sure it would look good and my extend the life of the aluminum.
really like the simple clean handle you found. what is it off of?

I was thinking of drilling and threading a hole in either the back wall or the base slightly past the CPA of the round to the back wall. This would nudge the round the remaining distance. If I do it right, I could have an adjustable tension setting.

I found the handle at my local hardware store in the fastener aisle.

I'm a do-it-yourselfer, so this kind of thing is food and drink to me.

David