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<blockquote data-quote="TracySes23" data-source="post: 938638" data-attributes="member: 52763"><p>I recently purchased a neck turning tool from 21st Century. I can't compare it to another tool, but as a retired toolmaker, machinist, tool/cutter grinder & shop supervisor of 46 years, I can attest to the quality fabrication of this product. I consider it very well made. </p><p>The only problem I had with it wasn't the fault of the tool. It seems the fit between the neck ID & the spindle which fits into the neck is more critical that I first suspected. A difference of .0002" one way or the other was either enough to make it too loose or too tight on the spindle in my judgement. After checking the neck IDs with gauge pins & making a few suitable, expander punches in .0002" increments, I finally got the fit to suit my tastes. </p><p>I now assume the level of work hardening in the brass neck can give more or less spring buck that I considered in the beginning. I lubricate the spindle slightly with Imperial sizing die wax on a Q-tip. It still heats the spindle up slightly, but to insure there isn't too much heat expansion, I cool the spindle well with an air hose after each turning & re-lube it for the next brass case. It probably wouldn't normally get as warm, but I'm turning the brass in my lathe at approx. 150 - 200 rpm.</p><p></p><p>I've also learned, I'll never buy Remington brass again. I'm very disappointed with the batch I purchased. The old unused Herter's brass is better.</p><p></p><p>Spencer</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TracySes23, post: 938638, member: 52763"] I recently purchased a neck turning tool from 21st Century. I can't compare it to another tool, but as a retired toolmaker, machinist, tool/cutter grinder & shop supervisor of 46 years, I can attest to the quality fabrication of this product. I consider it very well made. The only problem I had with it wasn't the fault of the tool. It seems the fit between the neck ID & the spindle which fits into the neck is more critical that I first suspected. A difference of .0002" one way or the other was either enough to make it too loose or too tight on the spindle in my judgement. After checking the neck IDs with gauge pins & making a few suitable, expander punches in .0002" increments, I finally got the fit to suit my tastes. I now assume the level of work hardening in the brass neck can give more or less spring buck that I considered in the beginning. I lubricate the spindle slightly with Imperial sizing die wax on a Q-tip. It still heats the spindle up slightly, but to insure there isn't too much heat expansion, I cool the spindle well with an air hose after each turning & re-lube it for the next brass case. It probably wouldn't normally get as warm, but I'm turning the brass in my lathe at approx. 150 - 200 rpm. I've also learned, I'll never buy Remington brass again. I'm very disappointed with the batch I purchased. The old unused Herter's brass is better. Spencer [/QUOTE]
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