Anyone ever tried to use what RCBS says can't be used??? Well I'm one of those who like to do what they say can't be done, or shouldn't LOL.
So anyways because of lady luck I was able to purchase an Electric trim pro for cheap, awe but that was the start. No available plates or ones that people wanted to role others over for.
For anyone wanting to use one of these like I am now here are some tips.
I couldn't find a #3 plate, so with some research I found a different plate that was a few thousands smaller, I used a dremel to take off that few thousands off. Then RCBS finally came up with the pilot for a 6mm.
when I started to check out the final assembly I saw part of RCBS's problem. controlling the motors speed, and the units spring loaded drive. To fix this here are some tips. flip the unit over and turn the springs to release the tension. Take a zip tie to secure the handle for better control.
To control the speed I added a dremel foot controller. Makes life a breeze to control the start stop, and having a variable speed controller.
Lastly was the alignment of the cartridge to the neck trimmer pilot. I used the dremel to take a couple more thousandths off the bottom and wa-llaaaa. It works like a champ. May need a little bit more tinkering with the cutter, but that update I will have to get back to you if you need an update.
Hope this helps anyone out there who may want to do the same thing.
Oh I also cut a piece of 3/8" plywood to hold the trim pro. Makes it a lot easier to handle.
One more update
the cutter and the shell holder not properly aligned, so when the cutter support and shell case are removed you will see two raceways, so using a dremel a person can cut them down slowly to get a proper alignment like is in the picture. One last thing is the cutter. I noticed it wasn't cut square to the pilot so using a diamond file I filed it till it was square and flat. not my cuts are easier, and smother without any ridges.
So anyways because of lady luck I was able to purchase an Electric trim pro for cheap, awe but that was the start. No available plates or ones that people wanted to role others over for.
For anyone wanting to use one of these like I am now here are some tips.
I couldn't find a #3 plate, so with some research I found a different plate that was a few thousands smaller, I used a dremel to take off that few thousands off. Then RCBS finally came up with the pilot for a 6mm.
when I started to check out the final assembly I saw part of RCBS's problem. controlling the motors speed, and the units spring loaded drive. To fix this here are some tips. flip the unit over and turn the springs to release the tension. Take a zip tie to secure the handle for better control.
To control the speed I added a dremel foot controller. Makes life a breeze to control the start stop, and having a variable speed controller.
Lastly was the alignment of the cartridge to the neck trimmer pilot. I used the dremel to take a couple more thousandths off the bottom and wa-llaaaa. It works like a champ. May need a little bit more tinkering with the cutter, but that update I will have to get back to you if you need an update.
Hope this helps anyone out there who may want to do the same thing.
Oh I also cut a piece of 3/8" plywood to hold the trim pro. Makes it a lot easier to handle.
One more update
the cutter and the shell holder not properly aligned, so when the cutter support and shell case are removed you will see two raceways, so using a dremel a person can cut them down slowly to get a proper alignment like is in the picture. One last thing is the cutter. I noticed it wasn't cut square to the pilot so using a diamond file I filed it till it was square and flat. not my cuts are easier, and smother without any ridges.
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