Giraud tri way trimmer

[rebs]

I just got my trimmer and when sizing 223 brass, it grabs the neck when starting to trim. I mean grabs hard and you have to have a glove on to hold the brass. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[DngBat7]

That only happened when I was trying to take off 2 much at once. Also, try slowly moving in the brass so it makes lighter shaves

 

[MisterHelix]

Yeah, the first time it can take a lot off. Wear a glove and as mentioned, feed it slowly.

Subsequent trims barely touch.

 

[jpx2rk]

Ha anyone used the tri-way trimmer (223) on 20 P or 204R brass?

 

[rebs]

I have the trimmer running full speed in my cordless drill and try to feed the case in slow and it will still grab the case.

 

[jpx2rk]

Are there any burrs or rough spots on the collar that could cause the case to be grabbed?

 

[SSchnd]

Running the tool about 1800rpm is about best
If longer cases are trimmed they can grab but feed gently with a rubber coated glove for grip
As mentioned subsequent trimming will be a kiss just to touch up the mouth
, no pun or wordplay intended

 

[Keith Hansley in NC]

increase the overall length in several steps, working up to your desired trim length. once achieved you will no longer have to do this, because you, hopefully, will be prudent and keep your desired length in chec k. I hope you understand what I suggest.

respectfully,
Keith

 

[rebs]

Are there any burrs or rough spots on the collar that could cause the case to be grabbed?

none that I can see

 

[rebs]

increase the overall length in several steps, working up to your desired trim length. once achieved you will no longer have to do this, because you, hopefully, will be prudent and keep your desired length in chec k. I hope you understand what I suggest.

respectfully,
Keith

It is not trimming much off, approximately 5 to 7 thousand. Is that a lot to trim? Also the chamfer is very little and hardly no deburring.

 

[jpx2rk]

It is not trimming much off, approximately 5 to 7 thousand. Is that a lot to trim? Also the chamfer is very little and hardly no deburring.

You probably need to adjust the cutter blade to cut more chamfer and deburr. You could try finding a case, or several that are already short, or your target length, and experiment with that those to adjust the chamfer/debur process. Or trim some another way to desired length and adjust to suit.

 

[Mastershot]

It is not trimming much off, approximately 5 to 7 thousand. Is that a lot to trim? Also the chamfer is very little and hardly no deburring.

Wow, that is a lot of trimming. I run mine on a setup like this. Its controlled by a 120v foot pedal that you can get at harbor frieght.

 

[searcher]

Ha anyone used the tri-way trimmer (223) on 20 P or 204R brass?

I do -- but I don't use the Giraud. I use the Henderson Precision Trimmer. It is a high-speed tool that does a fantastic job. it "measures off the base of the case instead of off the shoulder.