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JDeBon
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Does anyone have a recommendation on a power neck turning tool? I'm using Lapua .220 Russian brass to make 6MM PPC, and with a hand turner it's taking forever, not to mention my hand goes numb.
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kansasvet
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Several companies make a shellholder that can be chucked in a varible speed drill. You then turn the case and hold your hand held neck turner.
I use a Lee and it works great with my K&M micro adjustable neck turner on my 22 PPC and 6.5X284. I usually make two to three passes to get down to the neck thickness I want. I have done it in one pass but think that the neck is not as uniform when I'm done.
I use a Lee and it works great with my K&M micro adjustable neck turner on my 22 PPC and 6.5X284. I usually make two to three passes to get down to the neck thickness I want. I have done it in one pass but think that the neck is not as uniform when I'm done.
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david dumas
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I use a 18 volt drill,(frank parkers idea),,, varible speed, runs slow,quick twist of chuck to insert/remove brass, forester neckturning tool and a mix of pro gold & STP to lube inside and outside, hell it works better than a case lathe we bought for more $$,,,, go figure,,,,,,,,,,,,
the wind is my friend
DD
the wind is my friend
DD
I see where Sinclair just came out with their copy of The Pumpkin with the eccentric spindle.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
I like the Lee iris type caseholder, I drive the case and keep the neckturner in a container of water. Midway lists them here, http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=352653 , make sure that you buy the 4 dollar adapter listed center below.
al
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
I like the Lee iris type caseholder, I drive the case and keep the neckturner in a container of water. Midway lists them here, http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=352653 , make sure that you buy the 4 dollar adapter listed center below.
al
It's already weight sorted also.
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Riflemeister
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I use a K&M tool with Ron Hoehn's carbide extra length mandrels. I chuck the tool in a 140 rpm drill press and use a holder like the old two piece tap wrenches to grip the solid web portion of the case. The expander is dressed down to .001" over the turner's mandrel size to achieve a very precise fit when turning. The carbide mandrel does not gall or pick up brass and heating is a lot less than the tool steel mandrel. The insides of the necks come off the mandrel looking burnished and tolerances on neck wall thickness are superb. I have turned 500 necks for a tight neck varmint rifle in one afternoon with this setup. Works great.
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henrya
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How I do quantity case neck turning
I use this Forester case holder and a Sinclair tool. The tool is chucked in a double ended mandrel in my drill press set on lowest speed. Use a real good lube like PG2000 on the outside and inside of the neck by dipping the case neck into a very shallow puddle of the lube. I keep my lube in a bottle cap. (white thingy in first photo)
The case turner is spinning so don't run your hand into it. It'll hurt and bend your mandrel.
A smooth and steady feed, in and out, makes a nice cut.
First photo shows the overall set up.
Second shows the doughnut pushed to the outside by expanding the case neck twice before turning. (may not apply to your forming, this is my .30BR)
Third shows the final result.
I use this Forester case holder and a Sinclair tool. The tool is chucked in a double ended mandrel in my drill press set on lowest speed. Use a real good lube like PG2000 on the outside and inside of the neck by dipping the case neck into a very shallow puddle of the lube. I keep my lube in a bottle cap. (white thingy in first photo)
The case turner is spinning so don't run your hand into it. It'll hurt and bend your mandrel.
A smooth and steady feed, in and out, makes a nice cut.
First photo shows the overall set up.
Second shows the doughnut pushed to the outside by expanding the case neck twice before turning. (may not apply to your forming, this is my .30BR)
Third shows the final result.
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Kevin Gullette
New member
With much mentoring.......
.......from the guys on this forum, I built the turning set-up below. The K&M turner system works very well.
One note though......for best neckwall uniformity, one end of the turning set-up must be allowed to "float".......because cases are not absolutely straight. Especially, formed cases.
Hope this helps.
Kevin
.......from the guys on this forum, I built the turning set-up below. The K&M turner system works very well.
One note though......for best neckwall uniformity, one end of the turning set-up must be allowed to "float".......because cases are not absolutely straight. Especially, formed cases.
Hope this helps.
Kevin
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JDeBon
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Many, many THANKS to all who have replied! I now have a great deal more options to solve my dilema thanks to all!