chamfer/deburring tool
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thomas15
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This is a handloading forum. I think you would get a better response in a gunsmithing forum.
Unless of course you are referring to a brass case chamfer/deburring tool.
Unless of course you are referring to a brass case chamfer/deburring tool.
Blue68f100
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I have several that I've used over the years. The original RCBS (made by LE Wilson https://www.midwayusa.com/product/789334/le-wilson-chamfer-and-deburring-tool-17-to-45-caliber) was what I started with and still use a lot. I also have the Redding Chamfering tool ( https://www.midwayusa.com/product/423204/redding-model-15-p-competition-inside-chamfering-tool )which is a piloted tool so it's always in alignment. Their angle is different too, designed for boat tail bullets. On my high volume rifle brass I use a 3 way cutter (Trim-It 2) when I trim so I'm done a lot faster.
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The RCBS does not have a center alignment pin while the LE Wilson does?
Swampman
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I like the one made by L.E. Wilson.
As already mentioned, Wilson also makes the RCBS version.
I would avoid the Lee Precision tool, I own and would recommend a lot of Lee products, but their chamfer & deburring tool isn't one of 'em.
As already mentioned, Wilson also makes the RCBS version.
I would avoid the Lee Precision tool, I own and would recommend a lot of Lee products, but their chamfer & deburring tool isn't one of 'em.
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larry7293
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The LE Wilson has a center guide pin while the RCBS does not, but both are made by Wilson?
Reloadron
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The LE Wilson and the RCBS made by LE Wilson are identical less the printing.
They both have a center pin and the package states "The centering pin helps to keep the case aligned during deburing" which is kind of silly since the pin outside diameter 0.156". I also have a Midway one sitting here which does not have the pretty knurling lines the LE Wilson manufactured ones do. They all do the same thing when said and done. While the centering pin is a nice touch in reality it is as useful as teats on a bull. It's a narrow pin not exactly a pilot mandrel. Ron
I have this one. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lyman-Case-Care-Kit/1317242.uts?slotId=3 I like it a lot and makes it quick but cheaper then the electric one.
Blue68f100
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Well said. Most of my hardware is 35+ yrs old with some over 40 yrs. Minor changes over the years i'm not up on.The LE Wilson and the RCBS made by LE Wilson are identical less the printing.
Ron
Swampman
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On the contrary, so far as I know, teats on a bull don't detract from his long term performance*....While the centering pin is a nice touch in reality it is as useful as teats on a bull. It's a narrow pin not exactly a pilot mandrel.
The post does, since it makes the tool about 10 times harder to sharpen than it ought to be.
This probably causes a lot of people to buy a new tool rather than trying to sharpen the one they already have, thus increasing sales and helping to ensure a better bottom line.
I honestly can't think of any other reason why it's there.
* I admit that I've never actually tried to sharpen a bull, nor do I intend to.
If anyone wants to volunteer, I'll be happy to hold their beer during the attempt, but I'm going to retain all marketing rights to the video.
ArchAngelCD
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That depends upon how much you want to spend and how fast you want to go.
This $5 Lee tool works but it's hard to handle and it's slower.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/389104/lee-chamfer-and-deburring-tool
The older tried and true tool made by many companies works well and is very common.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/465641/rcbs-chamfer-and-deburring-tool-17-to-60-caliber
This $19 Lyman tool is nice and very easy on the hand and fingers.
I bought one last year and I use it when doing a lot of cases.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/135615/lyman-case-prep-multi-tool
Of course there are bench mounted tools and those electric multi-station prep centers that cost over $100 but if you want fast and easy they do the job.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/565099/rcbs-trim-mate-case-prep-center-110-volt
There are also case trimming tools that also chamfer and debur the case all in one step but they are usually cartridge specific and with end up costing a lot.
FROGO207
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I also have the LE Wilson tool and put it in the chuck of my drill press while set on the lowest speed to do the outside. I barely need to touch the brass to the tool. I use a battery drill and attach it to that pesky center post then I can hold the drill, start it and just touch it to the case mouth for inside chamfer. My drill is the old 9 volt Makita with the regular 3/8 chuck. The new keyless type chucks do not always have the jaws that extend out enough to grab that center pin down inside the tool so check yours first if trying this. Or I can use it by hand for just a few brass.
Dudedog
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I use the L.E. Wilson toll. Seems to work well.
The Lee tool will work but us slow and not as easy to hold on to so unless you don't have the $ for something nicer pass on it.
The Lee tool will work but us slow and not as easy to hold on to so unless you don't have the $ for something nicer pass on it.
K.I.S.S. https://www.mcmaster.com/#countersinks/=1a4hxck A 1/2" is a good size. Deburring or chamfering case mouths or primer pockets is a very simple operation that does not "need" a dedicated "reloading tool"...
FROGO207
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Looking at the website if you get one outside bit and one inside bit the price is a little more than the LE Wilson combo one. Yeah the simple way is to spin the brass into a handfull of "O" steel wool it will remove the sharp edges and chamfer it a bit. Or use a pocket knife like you would to remove the primer pocket swage. Then use emery paper to take the lip off the outside. No sense spending the money on a dedicated tool to do it, right?
Yeah the simple way is to spin the brass into a handfull of "O" steel wool it will remove the sharp edges and chamfer it a bit. Or use a pocket knife like you would to remove the primer pocket swage. Then use emery paper to take the lip off the outside. No sense spending the money on a dedicated tool to do it, right?
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While the centering pin is a nice touch in reality it is as useful as teats on a bull. It's a narrow pin not exactly a pilot mandrel.
Ron
Like FROGO, I use the pin to chuck it up in a cordless drill. I know a swaging tool would be better, but I just use the deburrer for reshaping the occasional crimped primer pockets that I come across.
Reloadron
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I guess I could have worded that better.While the centering pin is a nice touch in reality it is as useful as teats on a bull. It's a narrow pin not exactly a pilot mandrel.
The pin is useful and yes, I can chuck it up on my small bench drill press and just hold up case after case to it, or chick the tool up in any of my electric drills. Also, using the drill press if I make a holding fixture for cases I can get a much truer bevel in the case mouths rather than just using a twist of hand motion. Ron
Swampman
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The pic below shows (from left to right):
- An RCBS (made by Wilson) tool pushed into an old 5/8ths inch spark plug socket with a 1/4 inch drive adapter fitted so it can be chucked into a drill. The tool has two layers of scotch tape around the middle to keep it snug and centered in the socket. You can pull out and reverse the tool in seconds.
-A Lee C&D tool wrapped in a couple layers of duct tape to protect thumb and forefinger while using it.
It's still uncomfortable and slow to use.
- A Wilson branded C&D tool, other than the printing it's identical to the RCBS tool.
- An old nut driver with a wad of 0000 steel wool held in with a drop of Gorilla Glue. Chucked into a drill, it works great for slicking up case mouths after you C&D them.
- A plumbers reaming tool that I picked up at Harbor Freight for $1.99. It works well when seating VLD or coated bullets.
- An RCBS (made by Wilson) tool pushed into an old 5/8ths inch spark plug socket with a 1/4 inch drive adapter fitted so it can be chucked into a drill. The tool has two layers of scotch tape around the middle to keep it snug and centered in the socket. You can pull out and reverse the tool in seconds.
-A Lee C&D tool wrapped in a couple layers of duct tape to protect thumb and forefinger while using it.
It's still uncomfortable and slow to use.
- A Wilson branded C&D tool, other than the printing it's identical to the RCBS tool.
- An old nut driver with a wad of 0000 steel wool held in with a drop of Gorilla Glue. Chucked into a drill, it works great for slicking up case mouths after you C&D them.
- A plumbers reaming tool that I picked up at Harbor Freight for $1.99. It works well when seating VLD or coated bullets.
Lyman carbide VLD chamfer tool and RCBS carbide deburring tool with a Hornady case prep assistant. I have been using both for the past year and have been very happy so far. Only thing better would have been if I had the Hornady case prep trio. But I got the prep assistant for free...so can't complain too much
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