Little Crow Case Trimmer (Worlds Best Trimmer)

[SC_Dave]

Have any of you guys tried this trimmer?

I just got mine in yesterday, 223. I set it up today and put it on my drill press as opposed to a hand drill. I am very pleased. I didn't time myself but I trimmed 1000 in a very short period of time. I love this thing and can recommend it highly.
David

 

[jhop73]

I bought one a month ago and have trimmed around 1000 cases. I bought some gloves with rubber on the finger tips which made it easier to hold the cases. i have tried it in my portable drill clamped in a vise. i am thinking about using it chucked in my wood lathe.

 

[cfullgraf]

I am pleased with mine. I have several set up for different cartridges so That I do not have to readjust them.

Gloves are helpful when trimming a large number of cases at one time. Since I rarely let un-prepped cases accumulate, the number of cases that I trim at one time is relatively small.

 

[SC_Dave]

I agree with both you guys on the gloves. Like jhop73 mine have rubber finger tips and it makes gripping the cases much easier.
David

 

[rayatphonix]

I think I have six of them... Obviously I like them and get aggravated when I run into a cartridge where Little Crow doesn't make a trimmer.

 

[Walkalong]

I bought one for .300 BLK and am quite pleased with it. I second the gloves if you do a lot in one sitting, protects the fingertips from heat when the occasional roughly cutoff case catches and spins.

 

[357Shooter]

I just watched the video on their site, gotta have one to try for 223/5.56, then I'm sure more to follow. Thanks for the post!

 

[stavman11]

Looks Like I am ordering one as well

Now I assume Inside/Outside chamfer is still needed by hand... but per the video they look very clean

Any input on this Guys???

 

[rayatphonix]

Yes an inside chamfer is needed, especially with flat based bullets. The cut is very square and with new cutters the edges are sharp. I use an outside chamfer, but several friends I shoot with don't.

 

[Walkalong]

Mine cut the BLK cases very cleanly, but I still chose to give the inside and outside a light deburring and chamfer.

 

[Rule3]

Here is my Rube Goldberg set up I use my garage and am barefoot all the time. I do not like stepping on metal shavings. This collects all the fines.

Patent Pending

Use a pair of cheap neoprene mechanics gloves.

Cut the bottom off a 1 gal round jug, (like a vinegar jug)

Drill a whole the size of the WFT arbor

Drill a hole the size of a a shop vac nozzle Push up into jug and use a o ring or heavy rubber band

No project is complete without duct tape, to cover the sharp edge of the plastic.

Chuck drill in bench vise

Turn on cutter and vacuum. Trim away!

 

[cfullgraf]

Looks Like I am ordering one as well

Now I assume Inside/Outside chamfer is still needed by hand... but per the video they look very clean

Any input on this Guys???

Supposedly, if you twist the case while it is cutting, any flash from the trim operation is removed. Also, run the cutter speed fairly high.

While, my cuts look good with little or no flash or burrs, i still chamfer the inside and run the deburing tool over the outside of the case mouth. I just knock the edge of, takes less than a New York second per case.

A chamfer on the inside of the case mouth helps with seating flat base bullets.

 

[stavman11]

Great info cfullgraf, Walkalong and rayatphonix

I figured by the pics ive seen outside looks pretty good... but inside is a must anyways for the None BT .223 bullets I use

I ordered one Today... since i have about 500 cases ready to trim.... My Hands get real tired with the repetitive activity.. mainly.. loading em in the case holder... so this should be GREAT...

i have some nice Grippy Cheap Framers gloves that work awesome to Hold cases... almost too good sometimes...

another NEW toy ta try.... SAWEEEETTTTT

 

[220slow]

I have several of the trimmers and they are great. I would be leery of wearing gloves with a lathe or drill press. Too much chance of getting snagged.

 

[rodregier]

For those that came in late, a link:

http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html

For those that don't like the movie currently playing, an alternate title:

http://www.giraudtool.com/prod02.htm

The Giraud also deburrs inside and outside the case mount while trimming.

 

[Walkalong]

I doubt anyone denies that if you have the scratch to pay up front, the Giraud is simply the best, but the WFT is very nice.

 

[RainDodger]

I have one of those flex-shafts with a chuck on the end of it. Other end in the drill press, running about 800 RPM. That allows me to stand (or sit) at the bench and hold the flex-shaft with the WFT chucked in it, horizontally. I found that much easier than trying to do it vertically, chucked in the drill press.

 

[Rule3]

The WFT recommends "high speed". If you chuck it in a drill it is horizontal? Per the destructions you should have it titled a little to the back or slightly upright to have the shavings spin out the clean out holes.

I just put the drill in a vise.

 

[357Shooter]

I got my WBT today, all I can say is it's worth every penny, bought one for 223/5.56 and it is spot on accurate, easy to set-up, easy to use, fast and accurate. Thanks again for the heads up on the post OP and for the input.