Can't read the tags but that looks about the size of my little Logan 9" at home.... for home projects that's perfection....
My new shop toy, it's a mini lathe compared to the one at work...
I process brass in the 7-800 rpm.Lifelong machinist/mechanic; I would not try to machine any brass at 3,000+ RPM...
Yeah about the same size it's a South Bend 10k. I learned to run a lathe on a South Bend Heavy 10, so when this was listed locally I jumped on it. It's a lighter built machine but the controls are basically the same. So far I am really enjoying it.Can't read the tags but that looks about the size of my little Logan 9" at home.... for home projects that's perfection....
That's the exact model I have sitting on one of my benches for trimming brass using both a WFT and a Giraud Tri-Way. It works pretty well and also comes in handy as a .... drill press for smaller projects.
Got it on sale, via Amazon.
ATPEAM Drill Press Adapter for Hand Drill | Universal Benchtop Portable Drill Press or Mini Drill Press Holder | Adjustable Chuck, Cast Iron Base for Drill Press Stand
Lifelong machinist/mechanic; I would not try to machine any brass at 3,000+ RPM...
What does the machinist Handbook say....According to the info i have found the giraud power trimmer runs at 3,000rpm and everyone considers it the best there is so...
What does the machinist Handbook say....
An experience does have value, but it's pretty well known that brass and copper is best worked at a lower surface feet per minute. Because the size of the neck is small that speed could be very high, but don't confuse that with a machine built with a motor at a price point that gets the job done. Would a 4 pole motor cost more maybe but that would be my choice. I don't like chatter that my Lyman gives me at full speed but it's DC so it's easy to slow down.Not a machinest so have no clue just stating what is touted as the best is operating at or reccomends. I dont own one but would like to. And from what experience i do have, i have found that soft course grain metal cuts better at a higher speed.
I cut brass at 650rpm and don’t have a power table so I’m guesstimating about 1-1/2”/minutes feed when I trim cases. I also cut dry using plain old high-speed steel tooling. It works.An experience does have value, but it's pretty well known that brass and copper is best worked at a lower surface feet per minute. Because the size of the neck is small that speed could be very high, but don't confuse that with a machine built with a motor at a price point that gets the job done. Would a 4 pole motor cost more maybe but that would be my choice. I don't like chatter that my Lyman gives me at full speed but it's DC so it's easy to slow down.
I haven't tried it but wd40 works so well on aluminum I'm bound to give it a try. Those new misting lubricant are cool but I don't want popcorn lung.I cut brass at 650rpm and don’t have a power table so I’m guesstimating about 1-1/2”/minutes feed when I trim cases. I also cut dry using plain old high-speed steel tooling. It works.
If you want a good lubricant for longer cuts use mineral oil. All you need is something to keep the chips moving and keep them from sticking to the cutting surface. Mineral oil doesn’t smoke or stink.I haven't tried it but wd40 works so well on aluminum I'm bound to give it a try. Those new misting lubricant are cool but I don't want popcorn lung.
The high sulfur drilling oil smell never grew on me... maybe something like pledge would be more pleasantIf you want a good lubricant for longer cuts use mineral oil. All you need is something to keep the chips moving and keep them from sticking to the cutting surface. Mineral oil doesn’t smoke or stink.
Does anyone use a mini drill press for their WFTs or Giraud Tri-way trimmers. I've been using a cordless drill. I only trim 1000+ 223 brass this way. Tough on my old hands after awhile. Was thinking about buying this. Any opinions? Thanks
https://wenproducts.com/products/wen-4208t-2-3-amp-8-inch-5-speed-benchtop-drill-press
I would be caution about using the Wen brand. Bought a 4"X36" belt sander for a small project I had and the motor burned before I could finish sanding a 2X4.
Mine's done well for 3 or 4 years now, and that's doing a 2-3 thousand in .223 a year in prep for match season. I only use it for .223 and .300AAC, the other stuff gets trimmed on my Forster. If you look close, most of the 8-10" drill presses look remarkably similar, I suspect coming from the same plant in China, or at least the motors are. This little 8" get's pretty positive reviews.
They do get good reviews. Mine should be here Wednesday.
Do you lower the trimmer to the brass or lift the brass into the trimmer? Thanks