Using a lathe

[AJC]

So am i crazy to want to chuck up a neck turning tool in a lathe and spin the tool section. I would want to do it this way because i could then just leave it running and change out the brass without turning the lathe on and off a bunch. I cannot seem to see a reason this would be a bad idea but maybe i am missing something. Going a step further then would it be better to use a shell holder or just run a collet in the tail stock.

 

[Terry]

This might help with or without a lathe.

http://www.xxicsi.com/case-holder-and-drivers.html

 

[AJC]

This might help with or without a lathe.

http://www.xxicsi.com/case-holder-and-drivers.html

I was looking at 21st century products and that was the neck trimming tool i was considering. I think your right that that holder might be easier and faster than a collet, i just had them already so i would just be buying the tool for turning the neck.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Consider the speed plus lack of feel and motion if youre wanting to use something like a big lathe

 

[Mulligan]

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CW

 

[STS]

I have a bunch of neck turners that I made that are fitted with long mandrels that I grab in the 3 jaw. I hold the case in a Lyman Universal case holder (I don't think those are made any longer). No problem with precision or feel with that setup.

 

[Bamban]

Here is my set up for neck turning using the 21st Century neck turner, and 21st Century shell holder in my 9x20 lathe.

Watch "Driving the neck turner" on YouTube

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[DngBat7]

People say the pumpkin neck turner is good on a lathe

 

[oldduc]

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CW

I've got a mini lathe and have used it for some of those things, but some operations are faster and easier using other tools. I've made a ton of modified cases for myself and others. They have more power than you really need for most things and can hurt you (I've heard) if you're not very careful. I wouldn't buy one for reloading, but I already had one sitting around.
~Gary

 

[AJC]

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CW

To be honest that exact video was some of the inspiration for my idea.

 

[AJC]

Here is my set up for neck turning using the 21st Century neck turner, and 21st Century shell holder in my 9x20 lathe.

Watch "Driving the neck turner" on YouTube

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Well this is exactly what i was thinking so i may not be original but at least im not alone. Thanks for the video

 

[AJC]

I've got a mini lathe and have used it for some of those things, but some operations are faster and easier using other tools. I've made a ton of modified cases for myself and others. They have more power than you really need for most things and can hurt you (I've heard) if you're not very careful. I wouldn't buy one for reloading, but I already had one sitting around.
~Gary

I have a south bend that is larger but not huge. I have been pondering the idea of using the 21st century cutter as its a standard tool that is known to work well. By no means trying to buy extra stuff or reinvent the wheel but if i can save a pile of cash by using the high quality tools i have already and not lose anything then its a big win

 

[boltfluter]

Why not just use your lathe to turn the necks? If cases are not fired to straighten them they need to wobble to get a concentric cut on the neck. Hope that makes sense. Or need to be full length sized. I use my 13 x 40 lathe for all my neck turning needs. Very simple to do. If you are interested in how I do it just let me know.

Paul

 

[Ned Ludd]

So am i crazy to want to chuck up a neck turning tool in a lathe and spin the tool section. I would want to do it this way because i could then just leave it running and change out the brass without turning the lathe on and off a bunch. I cannot seem to see a reason this would be a bad idea but maybe i am missing something. Going a step further then would it be better to use a shell holder or just run a collet in the tail stock.

Turn the work, not the tool.

 

[Canadian bushman]

I havd neck turned in a bridgeport mill.

Put the brass in the collet and the neck turning tool in a vise.

 

[butchlambert]

I put mine in a collet in the lathe and feed my Pumpkin turning tool. As boltfluter says, some wobble a little, but the Pumpkin floats and does a phenomenal job.

 

[billlarson]

So am i crazy to want to chuck up a neck turning tool in a lathe and spin the tool section. I would want to do it this way because i could then just leave it running and change out the brass without turning the lathe on and off a bunch. I cannot seem to see a reason this would be a bad idea but maybe i am missing something. Going a step further then would it be better to use a shell holder or just run a collet in the tail stock.

I do this in a drill press............
bill larson

 

[butchlambert]

I do this in a drill press............
bill larson

Bill, I did thousands that way before the lathe showed up. Works

 

[ebb]

Go the benchrest central and watch the video of Jackie Schmitt do his PPC brass and a ship yard lathe. If I recall right it has a chuck as big as a garbage can lid and a bed 12 feet long. He had a group that was looked at as a world record, so he CAN shoot.

 

[butchlambert]

Go the benchrest central and watch the video of Jackie Schmitt do his PPC brass and a ship yard lathe. If I recall right it has a chuck as big as a garbage can lid and a bed 12 feet long. He had a group that was looked at as a world record, so he CAN shoot.

Doesn't matter the size of Jackie's tool, He chucks up a piece of stock that allows him to press the brass on the mandrel. He then single points the neck. I've done it that way, but for "me" I use another method.