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Redding Model 2400 Case Trimming Lathe Review
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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 717306" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>I'd like to add a bit to the description in as much as I hav one as well. I bought mine prior to this article being posted and I bought mine because I like the repeatability of a micromter stop as wll as the split collet (no shell holders) and the concentricity of the collet arrangment. Collets and concentricity go hand in hand, why most precision turning in the shop is done in collets.</p><p> </p><p>I've trimmed a couple thousand casses with mine with no issues except..... </p><p> </p><p>You need to apply a little grease or heavy oil to the rotating spindle before you use it for the first time and therafter, every couple hundred cases. I'm still on my original trimmer. I'd expect it to last indefinitely. It is hardened tool steel and you are cutting soft brass afterall.</p><p> </p><p>I tend only to use the micrometer head for th final adjustment.. Instead I set the COAL with calipers and use the micromter head for the final dimension..</p><p> </p><p>I have the power adapter spindle on mine. The hand crank works for a few at a time cases but will develop a blister on your hand if you do any volume. Don't use a drill motor to power the unit, use a power screwdriver. Drill motors have too much power and will quickly cause the spindle to loose it's accuracy. The power screwdriver has plenty of suds to trim cases.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, mount the trimmer on a wooden block or plywood sheet to give it stability. I have mine screwed to a rectangle of MDX that I clamp to my workbench.</p><p> </p><p>Mine holds repeatable dimensions within 0.001 no issue.</p><p> </p><p>It's a well made casting (no cheap sheet metal) and should outlast you with a little care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 717306, member: 39764"] I'd like to add a bit to the description in as much as I hav one as well. I bought mine prior to this article being posted and I bought mine because I like the repeatability of a micromter stop as wll as the split collet (no shell holders) and the concentricity of the collet arrangment. Collets and concentricity go hand in hand, why most precision turning in the shop is done in collets. I've trimmed a couple thousand casses with mine with no issues except..... You need to apply a little grease or heavy oil to the rotating spindle before you use it for the first time and therafter, every couple hundred cases. I'm still on my original trimmer. I'd expect it to last indefinitely. It is hardened tool steel and you are cutting soft brass afterall. I tend only to use the micrometer head for th final adjustment.. Instead I set the COAL with calipers and use the micromter head for the final dimension.. I have the power adapter spindle on mine. The hand crank works for a few at a time cases but will develop a blister on your hand if you do any volume. Don't use a drill motor to power the unit, use a power screwdriver. Drill motors have too much power and will quickly cause the spindle to loose it's accuracy. The power screwdriver has plenty of suds to trim cases. Finally, mount the trimmer on a wooden block or plywood sheet to give it stability. I have mine screwed to a rectangle of MDX that I clamp to my workbench. Mine holds repeatable dimensions within 0.001 no issue. It's a well made casting (no cheap sheet metal) and should outlast you with a little care. [/QUOTE]
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