preferred driver for 21st century neck turning lathe?

[wolfman]

I just started using a 21st century neck turning lathe. The only thing about is that has me wondering is the wieght of a full sized drill hanging off the drive shaft. Is anyone using a cordless screwdriver of some sort with this setup? I havn't used it enough eyt to know- is there a preferred RPM for the best results?

 

[Fotheringill]

Maybe I have a piece of poop scewdriver, but the battery drains after about ten cases. I have a KM setup that I use with a drill and I use very light pressure on the trigger and estimate no more than 200 rpm.

 

[wolfman]

battery life on a screwdriver is my concern when considering the screwdriver option.

 

[dsandfort]

I really like the Bosch i-driver. Comes with 2 batteries so one is always charged. Single battery lasts quite a long time.

 

[BenPerfected]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y74AU6/?tag=accuratescom-20

This is an excellent compact driver. I bought a second battery so I never run out of power. The driver just stays permanently attached to my turning lathe.

 

[ryanjay11]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y74AU6/?tag=accuratescom-20

This is an excellent compact driver. I bought a second battery so I never run out of power. The driver just stays permanently attached to my turning lathe.

This is the same one I use. It works perfect.

 

[21shooter]

Hi , This is the one that i use http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N2NTD4/?tag=accuratescom-20
Works very well,I can turn at least 60 necks on a battery. run it in low gear

Thanks, John

 

[Just Dave]

I went to Menards and got this one, with the extended 2-year warranty,,
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...432951834-c-9072.htm?tid=-1402820793960202167
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I can do at least 15-20 50BMG cases on one battery charge, and 30-40 .30 caliber cases..
I've turned the necks on about 800 50BMG cases, and well over 2000 30-06 cases,, I probably wont be using the extended warranty, as this thing just doesn't die..
I've ran it so long sometimes, you can smell it burning in your hand,,
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Remember to run on low speed, as most neck trimmer makers recommend lower rpm's than most drills get up to,, you can gall your brass pretty easy

 

[JimPag]

I just started using a 21st century neck turning lathe. The only thing about is that has me wondering is the wieght of a full sized drill hanging off the drive shaft. Is anyone using a cordless screwdriver of some sort with this setup? I havn't used it enough eyt to know- is there a preferred RPM for the best results?

Wolfman. I'll tell u what I did and it works slicker than owl shit. Get yourself a RCBS trim pro power assembly. It is the low RPM motor only that usually attaches to an RCBS case trimmer, which you can buy separately. (BOUGHT MINE AT MIDSOUTH SHOOTING SUPPLIES). Get a piece of wood 13/16" thick by 15" long and 9" wide. (That's what mine is) (IT WILL RAISE THE MOTOR SO IT'S EVEN WITH THE LATHE SHAFT). Bolt the 21st lathe to a wooden bench. To the right of it and butting against the right side base of the lathe screw the piece of wood down. The motor will have a small piece of what looks like gas line sticking out of it with 2 clamps. Cut the clamp off the end of the hose and replace it with a small hose clamps like on a gas line. Attach the end of that hose over the end of the shaft that is on the lathe and tighten it up. Now bolt the motor to the 13/16" piece of wood. The motor has a handle on it and it rests on a hook and it starts up when you grab the handle and move it to the right and down to start the motor. The motor itself rides on 2 rails, so once you grab the handle and move it to the right off the hook that the handle sits in to stop it, you just slowly move the handle to the left and it is like a mini motorized lathe. It's really slick and as we say in Boston, it works pissah!

 

[wolfman]

thanks guys- just the info I was looking for

 

[wolfman]

Wolfman. I'll tell u what I did and it works slicker than owl shit. Get yourself a RCBS trim pro power assembly. It is the low RPM motor only that usually attaches to an RCBS case trimmer, which you can buy separately. (BOUGHT MINE AT MIDSOUTH SHOOTING SUPPLIES). Get a piece of wood 13/16" thick by 15" long and 9" wide. (That's what mine is) (IT WILL RAISE THE MOTOR SO IT'S EVEN WITH THE LATHE SHAFT). Bolt the 21st lathe to a wooden bench. To the right of it and butting against the right side base of the lathe screw the piece of wood down. The motor will have a small piece of what looks like gas line sticking out of it with 2 clamps. Cut the clamp off the end of the hose and replace it with a small hose clamps like on a gas line. Attach the end of that hose over the end of the shaft that is on the lathe and tighten it up. Now bolt the motor to the 13/16" piece of wood. The motor has a handle on it and it rests on a hook and it starts up when you grab the handle and move it to the right and down to start the motor. The motor itself rides on 2 rails, so once you grab the handle and move it to the right off the hook that the handle sits in to stop it, you just slowly move the handle to the left and it is like a mini motorized lathe. It's really slick and as we say in Boston, it works pissah!

given that I have 600 cases to do before May, this sounds like the cat's ass!

 

[JimPag]

given that I have 600 cases to do before May, this sounds like the cat's ass!

Within the last 3 month's I did about 1500 cases. Works really well.

 

[22DASHER]

Wolfman. I'll tell u what I did and it works slicker than owl shit. Get yourself a RCBS trim pro power assembly. It is the low RPM motor only that usually attaches to an RCBS case trimmer, which you can buy separately. (BOUGHT MINE AT MIDSOUTH SHOOTING SUPPLIES). Get a piece of wood 13/16" thick by 15" long and 9" wide. (That's what mine is) (IT WILL RAISE THE MOTOR SO IT'S EVEN WITH THE LATHE SHAFT). Bolt the 21st lathe to a wooden bench. To the right of it and butting against the right side base of the lathe screw the piece of wood down. The motor will have a small piece of what looks like gas line sticking out of it with 2 clamps. Cut the clamp off the end of the hose and replace it with a small hose clamps like on a gas line. Attach the end of that hose over the end of the shaft that is on the lathe and tighten it up. Now bolt the motor to the 13/16" piece of wood. The motor has a handle on it and it rests on a hook and it starts up when you grab the handle and move it to the right and down to start the motor. The motor itself rides on 2 rails, so once you grab the handle and move it to the right off the hook that the handle sits in to stop it, you just slowly move the handle to the left and it is like a mini motorized lathe. It's really slick and as we say in Boston, it works pissah!

You must post some pics!...

 

[gasph]

I went with a Milwaukee 1/4" VS driver 12 volt that has a bit holder instead of a chuck so it just pops on and off the cutter shaft. It was about $85 with the charger and two batteries. It is light enough I do not worry about it hanging but can also swing it over to rest on the table. It works fine for me. The battery lasts a long time. This thing with the lathe makes the turning job a piece of cake. You also need a good neck thickness gauge. I bought a digital one by RCBS from Sinclair.

 

[impalacustom]

I use a Black and Decker smart driver, it's 4V lithium and I never counted how many it does before it runs low but I use it to trim and turn and done 50 Cases at once. http://www.blackanddecker.com/produ...v-max-lithium-rechargeable-screwdriver/li4000

 

[Mozella]

I have a cheap Harbor Freight cordless drill which sits flat on my bench resting on the bottom of the battery. Plenty of power, plenty of battery life, and just the right speed.

I have my lathe elevated on an old bullet box so that it's the correct height to match the drill's chuck. When doing cases, I actually move the lathe left-and-right rather than moving the drill. It works great and once you find the right height for the lathe, the drill doesn't hang off the lathe nor does the lathe hang off the drill. Of course, if your drill motor isn't parallel to the bottom of the battery, this scheme wouldn't work as well.

 

[Dakota_Mike]

Jimpag - Here is one of your pics. ( I just copied and pasted it here)

This looks like a great idea with the sliding plate.

 

[JimPag]

Jimpag - Here is one of your pics. ( I just copied and pasted it here)

This looks like a great idea with the sliding plate.

That motor comes mounted on that sliding plate so it makes it easy to set up. Your going to have to mickey around with spacing the motor in the right place to make sure that there is enough room to get the cases onto the shellholder and enough travel to cut the whole neck to the shoulder. Mine is about 2&3/4" from the end of the lathe to the left side of the bracket that holds the motor. I just use it for my BR cartridges, 6BR, 30BR, 30BRX, 30 Gorilla, 6x47L, 30 Jaguar2, 6PPC, & 6 Dasher.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

John oughtta put a motor on there. That would make everybodys life a lot simpler. turning ppc cases down to fit a .262 neck in one pass takes a toll on batteries- a screwdriver will do about 3/4 of one. With a motor you can turn thousands if you wanted to and it takes no imagination

 

[21shooter]

Thats starting to look the old warner swasey I ran when I was 7 W/ Live C axis???
Thats pretty COOL The prototype's coming along nicely
Thanks, John