L3I Lyman Case Trim Express 3 way cutter?

[RabbitSlayer]

3-way Cutter Head for Lyman Case Trim Xpress - L3I Design Solutions

Trim, chamfer, and deburr in one step with our 3-Way Trimmer Head. Features carbide blades for smooth, long-lasting performance. Fits cartridges up to .308 caliber—average trim time just 6 seconds per case!

l3idesignsolutions.com

Has anyone tried this 3 way cutter for their lyman case trim express? Im thinking of trying one, but I can't find much info. Be nice for 223 since I prep it in batches of 250 or 500!

 

[Straightshooter1]

3-way Cutter Head for Lyman Case Trim Xpress - L3I Design Solutions

Trim, chamfer, and deburr in one step with our 3-Way Trimmer Head. Features carbide blades for smooth, long-lasting performance. Fits cartridges up to .308 caliber—average trim time just 6 seconds per case!

l3idesignsolutions.com

Has anyone tried this 3 way cutter for their lyman case trim express? Im thinking of trying one, but I can't find much info. Be nice for 223 since I prep it in batches of 250 or 500!

On looking at its design and how it cuts, I don't like that it actually chamfers the outside and just deburr the inside. It should be the other way around.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

On looking at its design and how it cuts, I don't like that it actually chamfers the outside and just deburr the inside. It should be the other way around.

I guess i see what you mean, but is me doing each case by hand on the prep center better? I count to 2 for the inside and outside. That is the ultimate in precision, obviously...

 

[Straightshooter1]

I guess i see what you mean, but is me doing each case by hand on the prep center better? I count to 2 for the inside and outside. That is the ultimate in precision, obviously...

I do not use this style of 3 way trimming and the only one I know of that style I'm sure of doing a good job is the RCBS 3-way cutter.

Trim Pro 3-Way Cutter | RCBS

The RCBS Trim Pro 3-Way Cutter has a three-blade head configuration that trims to length, inside blades chamfer the case while an outside blade deburrs it.

www.rcbs.com

 

[RabbitSlayer]

I do not use this style of 3 way trimming and the only one I know of that style I'm sure of doing a good job is the RCBS 3-way cutter.

Trim Pro 3-Way Cutter | RCBS

The RCBS Trim Pro 3-Way Cutter has a three-blade head configuration that trims to length, inside blades chamfer the case while an outside blade deburrs it.

www.rcbs.com

It doesn't work on the case trim express.

 

[209jones]

I'd try it. As to the question of inside chamfering, judging from their pics, it's OK, and I'd bet if you talk to them, you may be able to get get different angle blades for it. They do appear to be adjustable anyway, appear to be setup much like others that use removeable pilots. Look at an RCBS or a Forster, they both have some adjustment, appears this does too. Henderson Precision uses a Forster, seen vids on adjusting cutters on them around, same with RCBS. I suspect you'll like it.

 

[Rico-chet]

On looking at its design and how it cuts, I don't like that it actually chamfers the outside and just deburr the inside. It should be the other way around.

I agree with what you're saying. It appears to be fully adjustable. You can switch it around any way you'd like. I think the picture of the finished case on their website is misleading.

 

[rebs]

can either of these be used in a cordless drill ?

 

[RabbitSlayer]

can either of these be used in a cordless drill ?

I don't see how that would work for trimming, because there would be no depth stop. The trim length is set by the lyman case trimmer.

 

[vonb]

I received one in .22 but have not tried it yet. In looking at it, I can use it with other pilots by just adjusting the blade. Getting the cutter on/off (to change pilots as an example) is a matter of turning the adjustment wheel on the cutter all the way out. For p-doggin', I think it'll be worth it.