Fowler Automatic Progressive Reloader???

[Beeser]

Does anyone have any information on the Fowler reloader shown below or the company that made it? A tag on the base shows Fowler Burbank CA.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I collect old reloading equipment. I have never heard of the company, and in looking at it, I can't see the the steps you would use in making a round. It is obviously powered, but I so no form of progressive. Is it set up for 7/8-14 dies or the Starr 3/4" dies? From what I am seeing in this photo, there must be some more to it. Ivan

 

[Beeser]

There's definitely more to it than shown. It's a work in progress. It doesn't use std. 7/8-14 dies or Star dies but what is specifically machined into the die head shown on the right of the picture. The small threaded rod sticking up is actually for prepping/flaring the case mouth. The die head has 4 stations on it and indexes by means of a Geneva Wheel housed inside the base. The post on the left also indexes but also moves up and down to engage the die head. Powder, primers and cases are handled on this post. The silver knob on the right is for advancing the machine by hand. The pulley for the motor drive is a part of the handwheel. The motor is operated by a foot switch (not shown).

 

[shovelwrench]

You have the BEST photobucket account I've seen yet!!!!! ;-)

 

[Beeser]

Bump for info. on the Fowler