outside case deburring tool - center pin?

[naejer]

What is the purpose of the pin that protrudes from the center of an outside de-burring tool? Is it a vestige of the manufacturing process...............

 

[David101]

I have often wanted to take this out and put a bigger one in the same size as the neck to keep the case centered

 

[Texas10]

You can chuck it up in a drill press or electric drill with that pin. And it can be removed in case you want to machine up a pilot to fit your cases.

 

[nmkid]

I have often wanted to take this out and put a bigger one in the same size as the neck to keep the case centered

Redding

 

[David101]

Yes I have a Redding VLD inside chamfer like the one pictured only one ended no outside chamfer debur cutter. I have the tools to probably modify one but too many other jobs in the line in front of that one. seems to be a never ending line with always something taking priority over the others.

 

[PatMiles]

You can chuck it up in a drill press or electric drill with that pin. And it can be removed in case you want to machine up a pilot to fit your cases.

Why pull it out, make different OD bushings to fit over the pin that fit different calibers. Work smarter, not harder.

 

[powderbrake]

I had always assumed it was there to prevent the case from being caught up in one flute and twisting sideways and causing damage.

 

[JayHHI6818]

Not all have the pin. Forster on left,
Cabelas on the right.

 

[naejer]

Thanks everyone for your input, you would think that at least one manufacturer would have mentioned the purpose of this pin on their packaging! I also had the idea of making bushings to assist with aligning the case evenly to all sides of the cutting edges.

 

[BeefyT11]

Thanks everyone for your input, you would think that at least one manufacturer would have mentioned the purpose of this pin on their packaging! I also had the idea of making bushings to assist with aligning the case evenly to all sides of the cutting edges.

If you go this route, count me in for a set!