Trimming cases

[peytoncreekhunter]

For some reason I hate trimming cases. I have a rcbs case trimmer but usually use my Lee hand trimmer. But spinning the ball and holding the shell holder just gets monotonous. It finally hit me to use my dewalt cordless screwdriver. Use the reverse, hold the ball and let it trim! I'm a little slow sometimes...lol

 

[Omega]

Get one of these Lyman Case Prep stations. Makes all case prep chores much much easier, and faster.

 

[peytoncreekhunter]

Get one of these Lyman Case Prep stations. Makes all case prep chores much much easier, and faster.

I have the rcbs prep station but it doesn't trim.

 

[Omega]

I have the rcbs prep station but it doesn't trim.

That big silver thing is an adapter, doesn't come with it, that holds Lee case cutter/gauges . Bet they make one for the RCBS.

 

[peytoncreekhunter]

I might just look for that. Anything to make it easier!

 

[mr.big]

You can take the handle off the rcbs and an half inch drill will run it

 

[RidgeRunner13]

I've got the Frankford Arsenal prep and trim center. Absolutely love that thing.

 

[MUP]

That big silver thing is an adapter, doesn't come with it, that holds Lee case cutter/gauges . Bet they make one for the RCBS.

Exactly the same setup I have. It makes case prep sooooo much easier.

 

[backyardtndeer]

I had used my hornady case trimmer by hand until I found the drill attachment, game changer.

 

[DaveB]

I bought a Northern Freight drill press, I think it was 49 bucks.

Took forever to get the adjustments to work the way I wanted.

I had to hold the brass. I can assure you a moments lack of attention and that brass was jerked out of my hand and thrown a fair piece across the room.

It was exceptionally fast. One day the motor would not turn on. I took it apart looking for a cause and could find nothing. I gave up and went back to NF. The only drill press at the time was way too expensive.

So I am still using my 30+ year old Lyman. It is on the third bit. I have the drill attachment but I can't get things lined up. thinking about getting a pulley on the handle and running it to a wheel on my drill and connecting them with a vacuum cleaner belt.

Trimming some 308 brass every day....hands cramp up something awful....I notice that if I work through the cramps they get less severe.