655 loading tool question

guns3545 · 04-19-2024, 11:40 AM

Difficult to say because of dark photos. BUT...the first, and sometimes the best test is the drop test.

Simply find a solid surface like marble, granite, ceramic, etc., found in kitchens and bathrooms or tile floors Then drop the tool from about a foot or so.

If it THUNKS. Throw it away. If it clinks like a delicate bell it's probably good.

These tools were made of very hardened steel and the hardening process gives it the clinkey, bell like sound.

Hopes this helps.

John

Luke99 · 04-19-2024, 12:01 PM

I can do that. I have also heard that the legit tools are around 2.4-2.5mm thick and most reproductions are around 3mm? The main thing im concerned about is the deep stamp? I've seen alot of legit ones with a light stamp on them.

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04-19-2024, 11:40 AM	#1
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	Difficult to say because of dark photos. BUT...the first, and sometimes the best test is the drop test. Simply find a solid surface like marble, granite, ceramic, etc., found in kitchens and bathrooms or tile floors Then drop the tool from about a foot or so. If it THUNKS. Throw it away. If it clinks like a delicate bell it's probably good. These tools were made of very hardened steel and the hardening process gives it the clinkey, bell like sound. Hopes this helps. John

04-19-2024, 12:01 PM	#2
Luke99 User Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I can do that. I have also heard that the legit tools are around 2.4-2.5mm thick and most reproductions are around 3mm? The main thing im concerned about is the deep stamp? I've seen alot of legit ones with a light stamp on them.