Neck Turner Preference

[wheelgun7360]

Getting a new neck turner either PMA or 21st Century. Just the turning tool, nothing else. What is your Preference? Thanks Allen

 

[jepp2]

What is your Preference?

I'm close to a rank amateur. But I started with the 21st Century and couldn't be happier. Easy to set up, extremely easy to adjust to obtain the desired neck thickness and a first class tool all the way around. And when ever I needed any support or assistance in any way on any of my 21st Century tools/equipment, they are excellent to work with.

And if you no longer need it, the resale market is excellent at a high $ value.

 

[David Christian]

21st Century all the way. It took me about 500 cases using my cordless drill before I upgraded to their powered version. No more hand vibrations.

 

[Mulligan]

I have a couple of the PMA turners and if I needed another one, I would buy a PMA. I admit, I have never used a 21st Century turner but darn happy with the PMA
CW

 

[bozo699]

I really like 21st century products and John is top notch to deal with.... However Pat at PMA is top notch too and I personally like his neck turner better.
Wayne

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Cant go wrong with either. I use the pma micrometer one for the cases i need to turn to a given thickness that i may not ever do again. I use a 21st for other cases that i adjust once and never touch

 

[deepwater]

Dusty,
What version of the 21st Century lathe do you use?
Thanks,
deepwater

 

[Ranger188]

Why doesn't anyone like the K&M?

 

[McHaggis]

After reading lots of opinions here I went for the PMA. Very happy with it. But spend the extra and get the carbide turning mandrel.

 

[bozo699]

Why doesn't anyone like the K&M?

There a good little machine but that’s the trouble there little!... built for a woman’s hand or a child. They do make a bigger insert or adapter that helps. The Sinclair and Pumpkin fits my big hands the best, The pMA is the easiest and quickest to adjust. One of these days I’m gonna bite the bullet and buy a IDOD There by far the most precise system going right now I believe.
Wayne

 

[Elwood]

Why doesn't anyone like the K&M?

The K&M is fine if you buy the quick release and the ergo holder with it. I actually think the K&M gives a slightly better finish than the 21st Century. But for ease of use and speed the 21st Century wins hands down.

 

[Medic505]

21st.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Dusty,
What version of the 21st Century lathe do you use?
Thanks,
deepwater

I do not use the lathe.
http://www.xxicsi.com/neck-turning-tool.html

 

[deepwater]

What is your procedure?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I dont have a procedure. I use a dedicated motor with a caseholder and turn necks. I usually do it on the coffee table. Millions of posts on this on here if you do a search

 

[dcali]

Whatever you get, get carbide turning mandrels. Don't balk at the price. Just do it.

 

[deepwater]

I dont have a procedure. I use a dedicated motor with a caseholder and turn necks. I usually do it on the coffee table. Millions of posts on this on here if you do a search

Thanks again for your reply.
I have done the searches and am preparing a Bodine gearmotor for my use. I Respect your decision making and thought I'd ask in this thread.

 

[drano38]

I have a K&M and added a PMA on their Christmas sale. As posted above, K&M is small. I made a wooden holder to make it bigger. But you didn't ask for K&M, so . . .
PMA is big (almost heavy) and fills the hand.
PMA adjuster works great. .0002 hash marks, and from my measurements, that's what it did. I have not changed the setting, so don't know if its repeatable on the scale when changing it, then coming back to the same hash mark.
When I searched posts at Christmas, both 21st and PMA have a strong following, and are great tools. Look at mandrel costs (you may load multiple calibers) and see if that sways your decision.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Thanks again for your reply.
I have done the searches and am preparing a Bodine gearmotor for my use. I Respect your decision making and thought I'd ask in this thread.

I use a bodine gearmotor actually and hold the turner in my hand so itll float

 

[wheelgun7360]

I have a Sinclair carbide turning mandrel. Will it fit in the 21ST century turner??