I like the Forster...here is a link to their power adapter. I dont have one though, so don't know how well it works.
https://www.forsterproducts.com/product/power-adapter-for-case-trimmers/
WFT trimmer or?
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I like the Forster...here is a link to their power adapter. I dont have one though, so don't know how well it works.
https://www.forsterproducts.com/product/power-adapter-for-case-trimmers/
Termite I
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They should be able to get you set up with the power adapter and 3 way cutters if they carry the Forster Trimmer. I like to buy local when I can, too many shops are closing due to the big online stores and it's nice to have a place for those rare instances when you need something today instead of a week or two.
Termite I
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E. Arthur Brown carries most of the Forster products and has decent prices.
https://www.eabco.net/search.html?k=Forster
Depending on what caliber your trimming you may need the longer base if your using the 3 way cutter. It takes up more space than the original cutter.
https://www.eabco.net/search.html?k=Forster
Depending on what caliber your trimming you may need the longer base if your using the 3 way cutter. It takes up more space than the original cutter.
mmb617
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The instruction sheet I got with my WFT says 1200-2500 rpm is best. The cordless drill I use runs at 1400 rpm and does a great job.
Same here, I don't measure them anymore. I can run a hundred cases through the trimmer in a few minutes.
I'm not a precision shooter and load FMJ bullets. I don't de-burr and chamfer after running my brass through the WFT and it hasn't caused my any problems. The cut it very clean.
You do need to keep a good grip on the cases or they'll sometimes catch on the cutters and spin in your fingers. At first I was grabbing the cases near the bottom so as to keep my fingers away from the trimmer but that's not necessary. The inner collar doesn't spin so it won't bite your fingers if they contact it. Once I realized that I held the cases farther towards their necks and had a better grip on them.
I figured the cutter would wear out relatively fast so I ordered two spares but I haven't needed them yet. The cuts still look good after quite a few cases.
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You kind of talked me into buying the Giraud. So I went to the website and saw that it would cost me over Five hundred bananas. Closed the site to ponder further.
Chuck R.
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Giraud Tri-Way here also.
Set up in a drill press. As a couple of the other guys said, I use it for my 3Gun .223 and don't bother measuring anymore, just faster to run it through the trimmer. I also have a Trim-It II, but it's a PITA to adjust for different calibers.
I do use a Forster for my precision/hunting stuff.
Set up in a drill press. As a couple of the other guys said, I use it for my 3Gun .223 and don't bother measuring anymore, just faster to run it through the trimmer. I also have a Trim-It II, but it's a PITA to adjust for different calibers.
I do use a Forster for my precision/hunting stuff.
This is the way to do it, that way the chips fall out and don't cause long cases.
dredd
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Update: Mine is running at 1,160 RPM on my table top drill press.
They may have suggested around 1,200 RPM, so I went with 1,160 since that was one of my choices on that press.
Hope this helps.
AR. Hillbilly
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AR. Hillbilly
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My next big purchase will be a case prep station also. I bought a small electric motor and mounted it to a stand with a switch. I’ll mount the trimmer to this.
GoldieMI
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I actually sold my Giraud and went with the Hendersen Precision Unit...quicker to change calibers and you can easily customize things. Not cheap but its been quality since day 1.
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