L E Wilson case trimmer
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Mine lasted 20 years, then it started throwing up a heavy burr around the case mouth...ordered a new one that had a TiN coating...it would grab and dig in...got out the old diamond hone...sharpened the old one by hand...cuts great again with no grabbing or digging in during the cutting operation. So I'm still on the orginal cutter. Heard the new cutters tend to be of softer material...don't know about that, but the new TiN cutter was a pain...when it came to cutting...tended to dig in, rather than a gradual reduction of the cartridge case overall length.
Like Ray mine is 20+ years old. However still using the orig. cutter. I would think it comes down to how many cases you trim. Tommy Mc
I am seeing the same thing with a new TiN cutter. I have sort of developed a technique to correct this. Nothing special, I just slowly, gently move the cutter into the brass. It works for the most part. However, I am looking for a different trimmer.
PopCharlie
I used to shop EBAY when they were going for $25 - $35. I have six now, all set for different cartridges and labled
In regards to the OP I am still using the original, every now and then I hit it with the stone to dress it
Just get their carbide cutter. It will last forever.
Ranger188
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I emailed them and they still offer the sharping option.
I've sharpened 1000's so I'll keep an eye on it.
This is what they sent back.
"Depending on the brass, using a power adapter at speeds of under 100rpm, keeping the baring oiled and how carefully you store your cutter, we would expect more in the 1000’s range. Again, it has much to do with how hard the brass is and how much stress the part is under.
You will know once the cutter is dulling when the cases start to cut with difficulty or excessive pressure, or when they are showing inconsistency in forming. If you feel it dulling, we do offer a sharpening service for $15.00 plus shipping."
I've sharpened 1000's so I'll keep an eye on it.
This is what they sent back.
"Depending on the brass, using a power adapter at speeds of under 100rpm, keeping the baring oiled and how carefully you store your cutter, we would expect more in the 1000’s range. Again, it has much to do with how hard the brass is and how much stress the part is under.
You will know once the cutter is dulling when the cases start to cut with difficulty or excessive pressure, or when they are showing inconsistency in forming. If you feel it dulling, we do offer a sharpening service for $15.00 plus shipping."
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