How do you like it?
It works fine as long as your cases fit the mandrel snug, and it makes it easier to get the right depth of cut when setting up. I leave in in all the time. If you need an inexpensive dial indicator, this Shars is $18.95 on Ebay and reads to .0005".How do you like it?
I THINK it should indicate the runout deviations in the turned neck for the particular case. Please correct me if I am wrong.
There is a locking screw to hold it. No need to take it out, granted after it's set the reading will remain the same. It does make the trimmer easier to hold onto.T-Shooter,
What is the advantage or reason to leave the dial indicator in all the time? Once used to set the cutter to the desired neck wall dimension and the cutter has been clamped/pinched in place I don't see the dial indicator doing much of anything.
It will work but can leave a sharp transition into the shoulder, the 23° will blend in better.
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I have and use the power grip, it’s great!!! I also have the ergo holder, another item worth the money!!!! Any km item you might be interested in Bruno’s probably has and their prices are great!!!! Good luckAnd I forgot to mention, If you get a K&M turner, you'll need to get the right expander to the necks are sized to fit the mandrel and the shell holder. In the picture it's inside an insert for a Lee press. They have an accessory called a Power Grip that I haven't tried that should aid tightening the cases in the shell holder without any tools.
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It works fine as long as your cases fit the mandrel snug[ly]
This is the key. My KM expander leaves a few tenths or more of clearance. This helps make cuts go easily but it limits the accuracy of the dial indicator reading since the indicator point alone doesn’t hold the brass tight against the mandrel.
I now use my 21st Century and Sinclair expander setup and turn with the brass on a line to line fit. This is not for everybody but I skim small amounts of brass and take my time.
I have and use the power grip with a cheap cordless screwdriver. It’s a great accessory.