For those that Use Drill Mounted Case Trimmers

[XBBR Shooter]

I had to stick with the drill. Wifey nixed the drill press cause it didn't go with the decor.

Put it next to the fireplace and put a lamp shade on it when you are not using... she'll never notice

 

[ireload2]

Was this the head moving around as an entire unit or is this the slop in the spindle bearings and quill?
I have ran dozens of different drill presses and NONE would be usable with that kind of slop in the bearings.

I actually grasped the head/chuck of the drill and was able to move it up and down and sideways about 1/3rd of an inch.

 

[jonbearman]

I had to stick with the drill. Wifey nixed the drill press cause it didn't go with the decor.

You must be kidding right? A little drill press is cheap.

 

[joshb]

No, not kidding. I may joke about being hen pecked a little but I am really doing OK. I have a full size floor model drill press in my 23 by 48 ft shop that's 100 feet from my back door. Over the past few years, I've managed to move my reloading set up into my office in the house . Then I "repurposed" a walk in closet for powder, brass, extra tools, scopes and a gun cleaning station. My reloading desk tends to be cluttered most of the time and I get a little "push back" any time I try to expand my in house operation. Moving my drill press into my office or putting a small one on my desk is not in the cards. To quote my wife" I thought you built that shop for this. (I did but my office is more comfy and convenient)

 

[jlow]

Nothing against drill presses as I have one too, but there is really no reason why a drill press should work better than a hand drill in terms of not being concentric. The problem if it indeed is drill problem, the drill is either damaged (happens - how many times have we dropped our drills...) or the tool is of inferior quality to start off with.

 

[Mr Underbridge]

Yeah so I went and found my OOOOOOLD Bosch drill that plugs into the wall and is made in Germany. No wobble or play there, works much better.

 

[boltman13]

My 12 volt lithium Ryobi works great with my Little crow trimmer. Even works with old Lee trimmers.

 

[hogpatrol]

I'm going to wait until I get this job done and then see if my WFT trimmer will work in this lathe.

 

[joshb]

Now THAT's a lathe. A question comes to mind: How in the heck do they machine the shaft that the piston rods clamp on to?

 

[savagedasher]

Now THAT's a lathe. A question comes to mind: How in the heck do they machine the shaft that the piston rods clamp on to?

Looks like what they're doing now . That is a rod bearing surface .Larry

 

[joshb]

Larry, you're going to have to meet me there and explain it to me. I just can't wrap my brain around how they do that. Besides, it's a waste anyway. The engine that crankshaft is being made for will never fit under the hood of the new Corvette. These guys and their quest for more "horsepower"
Back to the subject at hand. Watch out for the newer Bosh drills. I bought one to try and the brushes were locked up. Took it back, got another and same issue. Got a Milwaukee and have been using it for 5 yrs. with no issues. Bosch ain't what it used to be.

 

[hogpatrol]

Now THAT's a lathe. A question comes to mind: How in the heck do they machine the shaft that the piston rods clamp on to?

Look at one crank journal and you'll see what looks like a bicycle chain link. The journals are done separately and then assembled in the correct orientation. It's just a huge premachined assembly. I'm not sure what he's cutting but it does look like the assembly is thrown off center utilizing the jaws and some sort of indexing faceplate attached to the tailstock.
Here's the link: http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/guides/William_Doxford_and_Sons

 

[hogpatrol]

Larry, you're going to have to meet me there and explain it to me. I just can't wrap my brain around how they do that. Besides, it's a waste anyway. The engine that crankshaft is being made for will never fit under the hood of the new Corvette. These guys and their quest for more "horsepower"
Back to the subject at hand. Watch out for the newer Bosh drills. I bought one to try and the brushes were locked up. Took it back, got another and same issue. Got a Milwaukee and have been using it for 5 yrs. with no issues. Bosch ain't what it used to be.

Are they still made in Germany or did they go over to the dark side too?

 

[hunter243sgk]

no idea , it is just a makita cordless drill I have been using for the past 5 years and boy it has be used a LOT.

Buy a Milwaukee and you will have a good one that will last!

 

[joshb]

Are they still made in Germany or did they go over to the dark side too?

I'd have to look at a new box to be sure but I'd bet a dollar they got farmed out to the Chinese. After 30 years in construction, I'd say Hilti is the hands down best of the best. My hands on experience, anyway. Milwaukee next, then Dewalt. A buddy of mine buys Harbor freight drills by the case, uses them till they break and tosses them. He swears he's saving money. I go for a quality tool.

 

[nmkid]

I had an old "Thor" drill for many years. Got lent out and was never returned. By the time I remembered I had moved from CA. to WY. That thing was so powerful it would spin you around!

 

[joshb]

Yeah. I inherited my Grandfathers 1/2 inch dual handled aluminum cased drill. It's dangerous. Low speed high torque. It'll break your wrist if the bit catches. The switch finally went south.

 

[ireload2]

That old clunker will not turn fast enough to trim a case.

I'm going to wait until I get this job done and then see if my WFT trimmer will work in this lathe. View attachment 983171

 

[hunter243sgk]

Joshb hit it with the Hilti then millwakee and then Dewalt. I have been using drills corded and battery sence 1987. In the construction trades and we put them through more than the average guy will around the house.

 

[JRS]

Not only is Milwaukee made in China, it is also owned by a Chinese company in Hong Kong. I have a 12V Milwaukee that was actually made in Germany.