Chamfer / Deburring Tool

[TenDriver]

I have found the first component that needs replacing. I don't like the Lee tool that came in the kit. Any suggestions?

 

[rcmodel]

One that looks like this from any manufacture will last a lifetime.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/789334/le-wilson-chamfer-and-deburring-tool-17-to-45-caliber

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/143728/rcbs-chamfer-and-deburring-tool-17-to-45-caliber

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/364181/forster-chamfer-and-deburring-tool-17-to-45-caliber

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/268443/redding-chamfer-and-deburring-tool-17-to-45-caliber

rc

 

[GT1]

Those work fine, I have an RCBS one but without the little pilot shaft thing on the debur side.
I should say they are fine, until you have a pile of brass to work through then they turn into torture devices.
It has made me shop for a case prep center.

 

[mdi]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#countersinks/=lelqow
I've used countersinks for years (machinist, mechanic background). I like a 60 degree for removing primer pocket crimps and cleaning up case mouths. I've attached file handles, used one in a hand drill and drill press, and just by hand...

 

[45lcshooter]

Been using the same RCBS chamfer and deburr tool for over 15yrs. And I even bought it used. So it has many years on it.

 

[Offfhand]

I've owned and used about every type of chamfering tool ever offered on the reloading market, and even more that were custom one-of-a-kind. Currently the best I know of among commercial hand types is made by KM precision. It comes in a couple sizes, and it's main feature, aside from it's obvious superior quality, is that it can be set to cut to a specific depth. Thus insuring that case to case inside chamfer bevels are uniform. It costs more but well worth the difference.

 

[maxyedor]

I use the "ati vibration through hole" style countersinks in my mill, just hold the case up to them for a second and you're good to go. http://www.mcmaster.com/#countersinks/=leo88i

Have not found a good external chamfer tool yet. Probably going to just machine something out of tool steel. I made a bushing to hold the Lee chamfer tool in a mill collet, but I'm not happy with how the Lee cuts. It seems to smash the burr more than it removes it.

 

[gamestalker]

RCBS makes a really nice one. I bought the Lee about 25 yrs. ago and I agree, it just isn't all that great.

GS

 

[gamestalker]

BTW, the RCBS one is made by Wilson, exactly like the one RC has posted.

GS

 

[Centurian22]

I bought this as a replacement right from the start.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/135615/lyman-case-prep-multi-tool

I've been very happy with it and its much easier on the fingers when working alot of brass. Especially with the brass chucked in a cordless drill with the lee lock stud.

Good luck.

 

[izhevsk]

The Lee tool is pretty bad. The RCBS one seems much better suited to the task.

 

[GLOOB]

+1maxyedor. Lee outside chamfer isnt perfect. But IMO it works a lot better than the pronged type. Esp if you are doing motorized trimming. Dont throw it out yet.

 

[Blackrock]

I like the Lyman tool and the tools will screw tight onto the studs on my RCBS prep center. Good sharp tool that do the job quickly.

 

[witchhunter]

RCBS case prep center. I hate the chamfer tools and I have a few of them.... love the prep center.

 

[Jesse Heywood]

If you have a bunch of brass to deburr and the caliber is roughly .30 or larger, one of the twisty style deburr tools with the blade for brass works.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#bur-tools/=lfn69z

 

[kingcheese]

You mean i shouldn't use my pocket knife to clean up my cases?

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/295771/possum-hollow-chamfer-and-deburring-tool-power-adapter

this will eliminate the hand cramps

 

[Centurian22]

That power adapter is an interesting idea and I suppose would work in batch loading where you deburr all the rounds then chamfer. I much prefer chucking my lee lock stud into the drill and spinning the brass to trim (if needed), chamfer and deburr (with the Lyman 6 in 1), brush the inside of the necks and pass some extra fine steel wool over the outside for a little cleaning/polishing; then move on to the next case.

To each their own.

 

[fallout mike]

I concur with the RCBS tool.