Henderson trimmer motor options

[OmegaRed]

Anyone out there rig up a motor on the Henderson trimmer? I realize he sells one, and I may end up with it one day in the future, but since there is no price penalty for not buying it at the same time and being one that likes to tinker, I decided to hold off for the time being. I only bought 6 and 30 heads right now so I can see if it does all its claimed to.

Few questions: I'm curious as to the necessity of adjusting speeds. Some basic math should make it simple to toss any motor that makes the trimmer end up at the 1750 rpm spectrum.

Being quiet is a necessity. What motors are you using? Guessing 1/4 hp should be plenty. Are you using belt and pulleys or some other method of attachment?

Pictures of any mounting or other considerations you can think of. I'm still 6 weeks out, if jo ine has ideas by then maybe I'll do a build thread. TIA.

 

[FeMan]

I just got a cheap 3/8" electric variable speed drill. I use a semi-loose zip tie over the trigger. It works fine and was inexpensive.

 

[OmegaRed]

Been reading up a but and treadmill motor seems like it may fit the bill

 

[Plato]

If you come up with an elegant solution, sir, let us know...trying to figure this very thing out myself, as I don't see $350 in value in the little motor they bundle.

I'm looking at some 1700rpm bench grinders chucked up like the Giraud Tri-way...

 

[J.d. Popkes]

It’s interesting to me. The areas different folks choose to try to save money. I do the same thing. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I waste time and money and end up just buying what I should have in the first place.

Just buy the Henderson, with the motor, and you will not be sorry. It’s a game changer. It takes one of the worst jobs in reloading and makes it nearly fun. A couple hundred bucks in this hobby is a rounding error. I don’t know about you but when I look at all the tools sitting around, that have been replaced by upgraded better tools, that’s where the waste is. Buy the best in the beginning and you’ll save money, time, and probably shoot more. My hindsight……

 

[Plato]

It’s interesting to me. The areas different folks choose to try to save money. I do the same thing. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I waste time and money and end up just buying what I should have in the first place.

Just buy the Henderson, with the motor, and you will not be sorry. It’s a game changer. It takes one of the worst jobs in reloading and makes it nearly fun. A couple hundred bucks in this hobby is a rounding error. I don’t know about you but when I look at all the tools sitting around, that have been replaced by upgraded better tools, that’s where the waste is. Buy the best in the beginning and you’ll save money, time, and probably shoot more. My hindsight……

I have no qualms dropping the coin, but the economist in me looks at products of interest and calculates perceived value/utility. They put a $40 DC motor on the trimmer and charge upwards of $350, so no, I won't just 'buy once, cry once.'

So you're arguing that their $40 $340 DC motor is "the best" merely because they are marketing it as such? I, too, find that interesting. Do you also own the $10 $80 cover?

I see value in the trimmer itself; sure, it probably should be $300, given it's much like a $120 tri-way in a well-built chassis, but I will definitely derive $450 of value from my trimmer. No problemo. They earned my business.

Much like a cool $1300 "orange" vise to match my $1200 press, I won't be paying $340 to get a motor (a lesser motor than they used to bundle with variable speed (reads: now a cheaper motor for a higher asking price, albeit "the best")) that matches the trimmer.

I'll spare no expense to save money. If it doubled as a lathe and a burr-grinder for my expresso beans, sure; I would gladly pay fourfold...but don't see anything special about this motor other than the price and cutesy sticker.

I do, however, hope yours serves you well for many years to come, though, sir. I respect your decision; respect the decisions of others looking for better alternatives.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

I have no qualms dropping the coin, but the economist in me looks at products of interest and calculates perceived value/utility. They put a $40 DC motor on the trimmer and charge upwards of $350, so no, I won't just 'buy once, cry once.'

So you're arguing that their $40 $340 DC motor is "the best" merely because they are marketing it as such? I, too, find that interesting. Do you also own the $10 $80 cover?

I see value in the trimmer itself; sure, it probably should be $300, given it's much like a $120 tri-way in a well-built chassis, but I will definitely derive $450 of value from my trimmer. No problemo. They earned my business.

Much like a cool $1300 "orange" vise to match my $1200 press, I won't be paying $340 to get a motor (a lesser motor than they used to bundle with variable speed (reads: now a cheaper motor for a higher asking price, albeit "the best")) that matches the trimmer.

I'll spare no expense to save money. If it doubled as a lathe and a burr-grinder for my expresso beans, sure; I would gladly pay fourfold...but don't see anything special about this motor other than the price and cutesy sticker.

I do, however, hope yours serves you well for many years to come, though, sir. I respect your decision; respect the decisions of others looking for better alternatives.

Hey if you’re handy enough to fit something on there that works great and doesn’t prematurely wear that bearing because it’s out of line or balance then I say heck yea. I built a way better chip tray than they have so I understand but I didn’t want to fool with a motor because I knew I’d be into it for more than half the cost and still not happy with it. But I’m not set up for that kind of thing.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

 

[hoz53]

Anyone out there rig up a motor on the Henderson trimmer? I realize he sells one, and I may end up with it one day in the future, but since there is no price penalty for not buying it at the same time and being one that likes to tinker, I decided to hold off for the time being. I only bought 6 and 30 heads right now so I can see if it does all its claimed to.

Few questions: I'm curious as to the necessity of adjusting speeds. Some basic math should make it simple to toss any motor that makes the trimmer end up at the 1750 rpm spectrum.

Being quiet is a necessity. What motors are you using? Guessing 1/4 hp should be plenty. Are you using belt and pulleys or some other method of attachment?

Pictures of any mounting or other considerations you can think of. I'm still 6 weeks out, if jo ine has ideas by then maybe I'll do a build thread. TIA.

i stick my WFT in the lathe- works good- dont have a lathe any hand drill stuck in the vise would work but used motors are easy to find cheap- put a chuck on the shaft or a coupling- fasten the motor down and youre set - may have to put a cord/plug. id be done with it for 25 bucks max

PS Wat happened to my Gold Bar

 

[Plato]

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Very nice. Don't get me started on the $70 shaving catcher thingy I debated myself back and forth. lol

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Very nice. Don't get me started on the $70 shaving catcher thingy I debated myself back and forth. lol

Yeah, this one doesn’t make a mess, dumps out easily, no fasteners, no modifications to the unit. Took me a couple attempts to get measured up perfectly, glued my fingers together, but I did eventually win.

The one they sell, do ya brush it out or shop vac, or what? I know it incorporates a bracket for acro bins but I figured that part out easily enough.

 

[RCE1]

I got a Dayton gear motor, mounted it on a piece of oak and cloodged together a chuck that accepts Lee Priming Tool shell holders. Works great. Nice and slow, but very torquey.

 

[OmegaRed]

I have no qualms dropping the coin, but the economist in me looks at products of interest and calculates perceived value/utility. They put a $40 DC motor on the trimmer and charge upwards of $350, so no, I won't just 'buy once, cry once.'

So you're arguing that their $40 $340 DC motor is "the best" merely because they are marketing it as such? I, too, find that interesting. Do you also own the $10 $80 cover?

I see value in the trimmer itself; sure, it probably should be $300, given it's much like a $120 tri-way in a well-built chassis, but I will definitely derive $450 of value from my trimmer. No problemo. They earned my business.

Much like a cool $1300 "orange" vise to match my $1200 press, I won't be paying $340 to get a motor (a lesser motor than they used to bundle with variable speed (reads: now a cheaper motor for a higher asking price, albeit "the best")) that matches the trimmer.

I'll spare no expense to save money. If it doubled as a lathe and a burr-grinder for my expresso beans, sure; I would gladly pay fourfold...but don't see anything special about this motor other than the price and cutesy sticker.

I do, however, hope yours serves you well for many years to come, though, sir. I respect your decision; respect the decisions of others looking for better alternatives.

This...and all if this. I have no issue buying the unit, but it doesn't do anything that a motor off Craigslist won't other than aesthetics.

I think the shavings catcher is a good example of that. You are selling a $700 plus extras unit that has little to no thought put into what to do with the byproduct of the machining operation.

 

[Captrayj]

I used my tablet top drill press. And 90 degree angle adapter screwed to wood board bolted to drill press sand. Than set belts to 1700 rpm.. works great.

 

[Captrayj]

Really wasn’t a great idea…to much noise,,vibrations….oh well….

 

[jimmymac]

I got a Dayton gear motor, mounted it on a piece of oak and cloodged together a chuck that accepts Lee Priming Tool shell holders. Works great. Nice and slow, but very torquey.

Old thread. Can you provide details? Thanks.

 

[Elduderino]

Also looking for some more details, maybe some photos?