Henderson Power Trimmer

[Mike in Oregon]

How long did it take you to develop your rhythm with loading the collet, trimming, and repeating? I hate to admit it, but it seems to be fighting me a bit. I'm a pretty well coordinated in-synch type a guy. I'm sure after I do my first 1K, I'll have it down, right???

 

[PatMiles]

Practice, practice, practice!
Find a comfortable pace, if you start rushing it you may very well discover that you ruined some brass.

 

[hoz53]

How long did it take you to develop your rhythm with loading the collet, trimming, and repeating? I hate to admit it, but it seems to be fighting me a bit. I'm a pretty well coordinated in-synch type a guy. I'm sure after I do my first 1K, I'll have it down, right???

Ya wanna spend that much for a case trimmer youll have that- just dont say anything when i buy an Amp. lol

 

[muleystalker]

How long did it take you to develop your rhythm with loading the collet, trimming, and repeating? I hate to admit it, but it seems to be fighting me a bit. I'm a pretty well coordinated in-synch type a guy. I'm sure after I do my first 1K, I'll have it down, right???

Try and make sure it's mounted at a comfortable height, like waist height.

 

[Oso]

Mine is mounted on my reloading bench so about 33” high. I either stand or sit on tall stool slightly to the left side. I found that by positioning myself more side-saddle I get better feel for case being squarely seated as well as improved visual during trimming.

My left hand is focused on squarely seating cases into the collet jaws. My right hand never leaves the shuttle handle. It’s focused on tightening & releasing the jaws as well as pushing the shell shuttle forward for trimming the case.

The cases needing trimming are placed the on the bench top on left side of trimmer. Underneath the case shuttle I place an elevated bucket to capture the newly trimmed cases. After trimming I release the jaws and let them drop free as I am preparing to place the next case into the jaws.

Hopefully this helps

 

[muleystalker]

I have mine waste high and stand while using it. It goes real fast.

 

[dthomas]

It takes no time at all to get a rhythm going. Once you have the length set you should already have a system that works. There's basically no learning curve to using it.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

It takes no time at all to get a rhythm going. Once you have the length set you should already have a system that works. There's basically no learning curve to using it.

You have either a God given talent, or I'm not as coordinated or in-synch as I thought I was.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Try and make sure it's mounted at a comfortable height, like waist height.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Mine is mounted on my reloading bench so about 33” high. I either stand or sit on tall stool slightly to the left side. I found that by positioning myself more side-saddle I get better feel for case being squarely seated as well as improved visual during trimming.

My left hand is focused on squarely seating cases into the collet jaws. My right hand never leaves the shuttle handle. It’s focused on tightening & releasing the jaws as well as pushing the shell shuttle forward for trimming the case.

The cases needing trimming are placed the on the bench top on left side of trimmer. Underneath the case shuttle I place an elevated bucket to capture the newly trimmed cases. After trimming I release the jaws and let them drop free as I am preparing to place the next case into the jaws.

Hopefully this helps

Sounds like everything I'm doing, except for the elevated bucket. I like that idea. I will conquer this machine!

 

[muleystalker]

Looks good just place the Akro bin on the mount, so its under the handle, to catch the trimmed brass and your good to go. Then you don't have to even touch the trimmed brass. just a turn of the handle and it falls into the bin. An Arko Bin should have come with the trimming cover and bracket. If you bought it used and didn't get the bin you can buy them online or at Harbor Freight. https://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-30230-Plastic-Storage-Stacking/dp/B000BQOW9I/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Looks good just place a the Akro bin under to catch the trimmed brass and your good to go, then you don't have to even touch the trimmed brass. just a turn of the handle and it falls into the bin.

Already done. I also like what Oso said about an elevated bucket.

 

[Oso]

I have an APP press set up as dedicated decapping station. I found an aftermarket funnel that is used with a nylon clothe sleeve to drop cases into a container on the floor (see photo). I might need to look into 3D printing something similar to suspend off bin hanger on the Henderson.

 

[rkb21]

I was wondering if you added a foot controll to shut the trimmer off and mount the case in the trimmer .

 

[dthomas]

You have either a God given talent, or I'm not as coordinated or in-synch as I thought I was.

No special talents

 

[dthomas]

I was wondering if you added a foot controll to shut the trimmer off and mount the case in the trimmer .

There is no need to shut trimmer off between trimming and loading cases.

 

[The boogalorian]

I prefer mine mounted to the stand. Can adjust the angle to make it most comfortable and put it away in the cabinet when I am done.

 

[bks22345]

Well that’s your problem. You don’t have enough crap on your table


One thing to keep in mind is that only loosening the handle enough for the brass to drop. That way you know you’re in the right depth on the collet. Once it drops I set the next one and put pressure on the neck end with my index finger while I tighten the handle. I can honestly do 100 pieces in less than 10 minutes.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

I finally found my rhythm after doing 500 pcs. Lickety-split, they were done! I didn't time myself, but I'm guessing an hour or so. I can handle 400 to 500 an hour for a newbie.

Throughout the process, I would check the case length. On the money every time!

Totally happy with the Henderson!

 

[searcher]

I was wondering if you added a foot controll to shut the trimmer off and mount the case in the trimmer .

The time loss usually comes from not having the brass to be trimmed conveniently positioned, a place to put it quickly when completed - and the time spent getting the brass base square into the collet. One doesn't turn off the machine to load another piece of brass, so the foot pedal might save 2 seconds on a whole batch of brass.