Woolly,
As a novice reloader myself with the Lee Anniversary Kit, I would recommend you invest in some digital scales instead of the balance beam style that comes with the kit and also a set of digital calipers to measure the length of the cases and the length of the completed round.
I would also recommend purchasing the Lee shell holder attachement so you can hold the cases in an electric drill, this when used with the necessary length guage for your caliber makes trimming the brass, de-burring and polishing with fine wire wool easy and all can be done without removing the brass from
