chamfer & deburring tool in power drill

[justin 561]

I've got the daunting task of trimming, deburring, and chamfering roughly 3,500 223/5.56 and 2,900 7.62x51brass. I have already ordered a drill adapter for the trimmer to make my life a little easier, now I am looking for a chamfer and deburr tool that can also fit in a drill. I have the RCBS hand one, but since I don't really want to lose all use of my hand deburr/chamfering 6,400 peices of brass I need something that will speed it up and be less hell on my hands. I was looking into a machine with all of it on it, but at $120 for the Lyman one, it is far out of reach Price wise. Thanks in advance.

 

[theothermike]

I use the little Crow trimmer in my benchtop drill press and that works very well. Manoeuvering a hand drill gets old quick.

As for chamfer and deburring, I use one of those hand crank bench mount deals. For about $30 they come with chamfer, debur and primer pocket tools. It works great and i don't have to worry about over doing it on my cases (or fingers!)

 

[cfullgraf]

Sinclair International sells a drill adapter for holding the standard deburr/chamfer tool. They sell it with or without the deburr/chamfering tool.

Check it out here.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadi...sku749004354-34054-67981.aspx?sku=749-004-354

 

[Rule3]

Sinclair International sells a drill adapter for holding the standard deburr/chamfer tool. They sell it with or without the deburr/chamfering tool.

Check it out here.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadi...sku749004354-34054-67981.aspx?sku=749-004-354

I use this one also, Great little tool. I thought I read somewhere that the RCBS would not work in it, so I bought the combo with the Wilson

I put my corded drill in a vise, it has a lock on speed button. Only takes a little bit don't over do it.

When I got it, my RCBS actually did fit it.?? Oh well

Be careful to not over tighten the little set screw it only needs a little bit. I stripped the head of one. But I tend to do those things.

 

[Toprudder]

If I had that many to do, I would seriously consider getting these:

http://www.giraudtool.com/Tri%20Way%20Trimmer.htm

You would have to buy one for each caliber, but they would cut the time down a LOT since you are trimming, chamfering, and deburring all in one step.

 

[justin 561]

Sinclair International sells a drill adapter for holding the standard deburr/chamfer tool. They sell it with or without the deburr/chamfering tool.

Check it out here.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadi...sku749004354-34054-67981.aspx?sku=749-004-354

Thank you everyone for your suggestions, that Sinclair one looks exactly like the tool I was thinking of. Have any of you tried the hornady deburr/chamfer tool with it? Or does it need the inset like the rcbs tool for the set screw to lock onto?

 

[Potatohead]

I trim with the WFT, I like it a lot, just chuck it and go. Then I throw the the chamfer tool from a Hornady multi tool in a drill to chamfer. (so yes, the Hornady piece I have is completely chuckable, I'll try to post a link).. I chamfered/deburred/trimmed 1000 pieces of 223 over 3 or 4 days once-never again. IIRC I used the chamfer/drill to drill out the crimped pockets too. Yikes, that weekend sucked, my wife accused me of a having a special relationship with that batch of brass since it didnt leave my side for the better part of a week.

Edit-I havent chucked the Hornady yet, though it appears chuckable..I used one from my Lyman multi tool in above story.

 

[Rule3]

Yes, it is more money but you may want to consider one of these.

If I shot more rifle than handgun I would be getting one of them.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/24...e-prep-trio-110-220-volt?cm_vc=ProductFinding


or

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/211733/lyman-case-prep-xpress-case-prep-center-115-volt

 

[SuedePflow]

My solution: Buy the Lyman case prep tool and chuck up the end pieces in a hand drill. I can chamfer/deburr 20-30 cases per minute with ease.

http://www.amazon.com/Lyman-Case-Pr...TF8&qid=1430164486&sr=8-1&keywords=lyman+tool

I also trim with a WFT, so my little cordless drill gets a good workout.

 

[cfullgraf]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions, that Sinclair one looks exactly like the tool I was thinking of. Have any of you tried the hornady deburr/chamfer tool with it? Or does it need the inset like the rcbs tool for the set screw to lock onto?

A call to Sinclair should answer your question but if the Hornady tool fits the adapter, in other words is the correct diameter, the set screw should hold it no problem.

If necessary, a flat could be ground on the side of the tool to give the set screw a better purchase.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

With that many I would definately invest in a power model the drill versions WFT, possom hollow all gave me hand cramps with my drill. Considering this was only a little more and quality was top notch I am so happy I bought one.

http://www.ctstrimmer.com/case-prep-centers/19-case.html

 

[Havok7416]

If I had that many to do, I would seriously consider getting these:

http://www.giraudtool.com/Tri%20Way%20Trimmer.htm

You would have to buy one for each caliber, but they would cut the time down a LOT since you are trimming, chamfering, and deburring all in one step.

Last I knew it was an 8 to 12 week wait on Giraud, but mine has been worth every penny!

 

[Toprudder]

Last I knew it was an 8 to 12 week wait on Giraud, but mine has been worth every penny!

I knew it was for the whole powered unit, but is there a wait for just the trimmer head itself?

 

[Havok7416]

I knew it was for the whole powered unit, but is there a wait for just the trimmer head itself?

I'm not certain, although I do know the guy does that as a side job only. I think most of the delay is backorders.

 

[saitek]

i use a sinclair case mouth deburring tool holder and wilson deburring tool in a dewalt driver with a quick detatach chuck it goes very quick .
http://www.brownells.com/reloading/...se-mouth-deburring-tool-holder-prod34054.aspx

 

[gahunter12]

I use the Trim It trimmer in my drill press. The Trim It allows caliber changes.


Then my Chamfer, deburing, primer pocket cleaning, and uniforming is done on my Lyamn Case Prep center. I know you said its not in your price range right now, but I would save up for it. I have buckets of once fired .223/.556 brass. Both items make case prep work a breeze.

 

[quartermaster]

Why not look into the RCBS Trim mate? You should be able to pick one up for around $120 and you can use it for many other functions. I love mine and would never be without one again. The small tedious reloading tasks go much faster and easier. QM