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Cordless drill powered trimmer

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I have an RCBS trimmer, the small hand lathe type. I had to trim a few hundred 7.62 brass the other day, and my hand was getting tired. So I looked up the power attachement and got the idea to take the handle off the lathe and then chuck up the DeWalt.

Gently using the trigger, I am able to move it in and out with ease, no more hand aches. Several times faster. All cases checked came out just perfect.

Anyone else tried this?
 
I did it that way for years, but I was only doing small lots of .30/06 brass for my M1 Garand. When I got my AR, I was still doing only small lots, but then my shooting increased. I went to the RCBS x-die, which requires an initial trim on all brass and using the cordless drill was getting to be a pain.

I finally bought the RCBS power trim and it sure beats the cordless option. Might not be as fast as some of the other power trimmers out there, but I happy.
 
Yup, I first did it 30 years ago when I was making 357 Herrett cases from 30-30 brass. And if my 357 Mag cases aren't split too bad I chuck 'em up and trim them to 38 Spl length.
 
Cool. I figured as such. When I can get around to it, I'd like to get a real power trimmer. But for now, this suffices... Just thought I'd pass on my new "discovery" and see if anyone else did it too.
 
I use a battery screw driver to run my trimmer only because I find a drill motor too cumbersome to use.

But a drill motor does the job just fine.
 
In the past I've used my Black&Decker cordless screwdriver.
But I bought a Lyman Power Trimmer last year.

Both will work, but the Lyman plugs into the wall, so I don't have to recharge.
 
Hondo 60 said:
Both will work, but the Lyman plugs into the wall, so I don't have to recharge.
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That would be useful.

My cordless screw driver uses AA batteries. I have rechargeable batteries on hand but if they are not charged, I can use disposable batteries and keep on truckin'..

Each, corded and cordless have advantages and disadvantages.
 
I started doing that with a corded drill in the 70's, it's a bit handier now with cordless though.

DM
 
I have but it ran a bit fast for best results so I setup an old car window motor.

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i built a bracket that holds the drill and the trimmer...works better than holding the drill in your hand
 
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