Trimming brass or jackets??

[a.squibload]

Jailer, nice jig!
Looks like the hole depth is critical, for pistol cases (40S&W) I'm thinking
a long screw through the right end for length adjustment.
Might need a bracket for it.

I got a HF chopsaw and a Lyman case trimmer, the Lyman chuck diameter is
too large, they just don't work together.
Been using the power adapter for the Lyman with an electric drill,
it's not bad but your setup is a lot faster.

[a.squibload]

Took a while to find this thread again.
BT and Jailer, you got me convinced the HF chopsaw was the way to go.
And I couldn't stand having it sit there unused.
So I made a crude jig, it's adjustable, and pretty consistent:



Just hold the case in the corner of the angle iron with my thumb.

That saw is kinda noisy, wonder if it's worth opening it up to lube it?

[BT Sniper]

Looks pretty decent to me. I don't let my HF saw run constantly. I turn it off and on for each cut. Only lube I have ever applied was to the blade to make smoother cuts.

BT

[Jailer]

Took a while to find this thread again.
BT and Jailer, you got me convinced the HF chopsaw was the way to go.
And I couldn't stand having it sit there unused.
So I made a crude jig, it's adjustable, and pretty consistent:



Just hold the case in the corner of the angle iron with my thumb.

That saw is kinda noisy, wonder if it's worth opening it up to lube it?

Be careful with your digits so close to that blade. If it catches or slips it could create a very bad situation. That's the reason I made my block as big as I did to keep my fingers away from the blade.

[a.squibload]

Was thinking about a spring clip or something
to hold the case. It was a little scary at first!

Started to whittle the corner of the wood for clearance
for the blade. Realized the saw will make it's own path.

[Sasquatch-1]

Looks pretty decent to me. I don't let my HF saw run constantly. I turn it off and on for each cut. Only lube I have ever applied was to the blade to make smoother cuts.

BT

Yeah, that's what you think. Take your blade cover off and see how much of your saw you lubed.

To Squibload

The only problem I ever had my with little saw was the blade was not tight enough. I put a washer behind it and have not had a problem since.

I made a jig similar to Jailer's. Mine is very crude since I have limited woodworking equipment. The jig cuts at a very slight angle but it is almost non existent once swaged.

[a.squibload]

Me too, just the basics, I'm no artist when it comes to wood!
Wife bought herself a garage sale router, will learn how to use it
one of these days...

[taminsong]

Now, I wish HF will send their mini chop saw to me!

[Sasquatch-1]

Now, I wish HF will send their mini chop saw to me!

As I stated in an earlier post. With my saw, when I first got it, every time I tried to cut a shell the blade would stop as soon as it hit the metal. If this happens call HF custormer service and complain. I did and they sent me a new saw. I asked if the wanted the old one back and they said no. I put a washer behind the blade and it has worked fine ever since. Two for the price of one.

[newcastter]

As I stated in an earlier post. With my saw, when I first got it, every time I tried to cut a shell the blade would stop as soon as it hit the metal. If this happens call HF custormer service and complain. I did and they sent me a new saw. I asked if the wanted the old one back and they said no. I put a washer behind the blade and it has worked fine ever since. Two for the price of one.

The same exact thing just happened to me and they want me to send it back to them then they will replace it for a 3 week turn around time not so good service for me, If I can just put washer in it to fix it I just might do that. Any particular's on the washer size?

[Sasquatch-1]

The same exact thing just happened to me and they want me to send it back to them then they will replace it for a 3 week turn around time not so good service for me, If I can just put washer in it to fix it I just might do that. Any particular's on the washer size?

They sent me a new one. I asked about returning the old one and they said keep it. Wait a couple days and call back. Maybe if you get a different person you will get a different result.

Just find a washer that will fit around the mandril to snug the blade up. I believe I put mine on the motor side of the blade. I did this and it works fine now. Just be aware that the little motor in there is not very strong and you have to kind of work it through the case. Also someone suggested lubing the blade every so often and it work great.