Last week I managed to be the winning bidder for both a Lyman Lube heater and a Midway Lube heater.
Only two mounting holes line up on the base of my Lyman 45 on either one so I'll need to drill and tap another two.
Looks like the heating element sits on top of the aluminum plate on the Midway but, its inside on the Lyman plate.
I'm leaning towards using the Midway since the temp is adjustable and it looks like I wouldn't risk damaging the heating element by drilling it.
Is the heating element on the Lyman through out the whole plate or just along the back where the cord goes in? If its in the back than drilling the front shouldn't be a problem.
Could I drill and tap either on the front of the plate without damaging the elements or, should I make an "adapter" plate that bolts to either heater and is drilled for the base of the Lyman?
Thanks.