Who makes best carbide bushings?

[fatelvis]

Solid carbide bushings do not rust.

Really? Honestly I assumed that the Carbide rusted the same as regular steel.

 

[butchlambert]

Really? Honestly I assumed that the Carbide rusted the same as regular steel.

A link to support your post?

 

[fatelvis]

A link to support your post?

There is no link, or supporting evidence. I just know that tungsten carbide tooling rusts as fast as regular steel. I figured the bushings were the same way.

 

[D-4297]

Tungsten carbide tooling is comprised of carbide , carborundum , tungsten and other ferrous ( iron ) powders included in the "mix" . True carbide contains no ferrous metal , therefore true carbide does not rust . The additive materials are what cause the rusting , or oxidation to occur . I have some solid carbide tooling bits in my box that are over thirty years old , without a speck of rust on them .

 

[A j shooter]

Did he make carbide bushings?

No they are not .
Whidden bushing are not carbide.

 

[fatelvis]

Tungsten carbide tooling is comprised of carbide , carborundum , tungsten and other ferrous ( iron ) powders included in the "mix" . True carbide contains no ferrous metal , therefore true carbide does not rust . The additive materials are what cause the rusting , or oxidation to occur . I have some solid carbide tooling bits in my box that are over thirty years old , without a speck of rust on them .

Well you learn something new every day! The "carbide" that I had rust in the past must not have been pure carbide, but a carbide\steel alloy..

 

[Shinbone]

I've got Redding neck sizing dies. I would like to experiment with different neck tensions in smaller than .001" steps. Anyone make bushings that will fit a Redding die that go in .0005" steps?

 

[butchlambert]

Aren't the Wilson bushings .0005 different depending which way you turn them? Oh, my 25 year old carbide bushings are not rusting.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I've got Redding neck sizing dies. I would like to experiment with different neck tensions in smaller than .001" steps. Anyone make bushings that will fit a Redding die that go in .0005" steps?

The carbide ones are .0005 inc

 

[AckleymanII]

My 34 year old Wilson bushings have not rusted.

 

[ACF]

I never knew them to make carbide bushings. The CRT steel bushings that whidden sells are top shelf. Only ones ive bought since i discovered them

The Whidden bushings I bought recently were not on size, the finish on the inside wasn't very good, and they weren't the same size all the way through. I won't be buying anymore of their bushings. It doesn't seem to me to be to hard to make a bushing that's proper. But, I'm nobody, maybe they sent me dregs. I'll make them myself so I can control the quality.

Chris

 

[AckleymanII]

Whidden folks are some of the finest you could ever deal with. You should send the bushings back or at least have a conversation with them instead of bashing them on the net.

 

[Mulligan]

Whidden folks are some of the finest you could ever deal with. You should send the bushings back or at least have a conversation with them instead of bashing them on the net.

I agree completely, they are a top notch outfit.
Give a call.
CW

 

[Uncle Ed]

I have had carbide pistol dies that had brass stick to them and steel bushings are cheaper.

Its amazing what a little Hornady OneShot will do for sizing cases and reduce friction inside and outside the case neck and body.

Below using a bushing with no lube and brass still sticking even after cleaning with bore cleaner.

So remember, don't be a Ewok and use a little lube.

 

[ACF]

Whidden folks are some of the finest you could ever deal with. You should send the bushings back or at least have a conversation with them instead of bashing them on the net.

I did send the bad ones back, and what I received back were no better.
The 22 creedmore die worked well and had a nice finish on the inside of the die, however, the threaded piece that holds the bushing in was all chatter on the threads. This doesn't affect the use of the die, just doesn't look very nice.

My intent was not to bash anyone, but to constructively criticize the product to help them make a better product.
Chris

 

[butchlambert]

I did send the bad ones back, and what I received back were no better.
The 22 creedmore die worked well and had a nice finish on the inside of the die, however, the threaded piece that holds the bushing in was all chatter on the threads. This doesn't affect the use of the die, just doesn't look very nice.

My intent was not to bash anyone, but to constructively criticize the product to help them make a better product.
Chris

Chris, I think it is always better to visit with your supplier and follow up if you are not satisfied. None of us can help you with your problem.
Oh, how are you checking the sizes?

 

[Bill K]

My memory may not be serving me right, but the guy that runs small caliber club dot com runs a shop and he makes a wide variety of bushings, and I believe he is the supplier for whidden or was at one time. May take some googling but his are very good and are not mass produced.

Brad at SCC did, but he sold his stuff to Whidden. I believe.

 

[ACF]

Chris, I think it is always better to visit with your supplier and follow up if you are not satisfied. None of us can help you with your problem.
Oh, how are you checking the sizes?

I've already stated that I sent the bad ones back, and the replacements were no better.

Some one stated that these are the best bushings, if that's the case the best are not very good.

I used pin gages and an inside micrometer to measure the ID's.

I was not hoping or expecting any help, just stating my observations.

Chris

 

[butchlambert]

I've already stated that I sent the bad ones back, and the replacements were no better.

Some one stated that these are the best bushings, if that's the case the best are not very good.

I used pin gages and an inside micrometer to measure the ID's.

I was not hoping or expecting any help, just stating my observations.

Chris

Not trying to beat on you, but having been in the carbide bushing business I know that you will need pins graduated in tenths increments to check them. Also, your pin gages of say .2433 will not fit in a .2433 bushing.
Mr Whidden does not knowingly sell defective tools. I would contact him with a copy of your post. I'm sure that he will make you well.