Gentle Friends,
The updated version of my loading idea, for your amusement and speculation:
Two changes from the previous one. The first is the 'handle' on the loader is now a hollow plastic tube (3/8 OD, 1/4 ID) with a 1/4 dowel longer than the tube as a pusher. This makes getting the loaded capsules out much easier. No longer are you likely to pull the cap off again if you're not paying attention.
Secondly is a loading block to put the body in the loader. There are flat top pegs a bit longer than the cups are deep, so they are supported by the bottom, not the rim as you easily slip the vinyl cap of the loader over them. Much faster and easier.
Using this scheme I was just able to load five in just under a minute after two tries with a bit of fumbling. The forth run included emptying the capsules adding less than a minute. Under two minutes to empty and reload five caps? I'm thinking 'not too bad'. And now am thinking of a second block with shallow wells to hold the caps upright to avoid fumbling there?
Even though this means you can load and cap them 'without touching the cups' it can still be troublesome getting the cap started.
For folks like the caregivers
@Vitolo talks about I think this would be most welcome. It can't be a lot of fun loading a pile of these little guys for someone else.......
So now you know as much as me.
Regards to all.
OF