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    I still have my Lee Zip-trim.
    Had to replace the string once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deces View Post
    I can't believe they discontinued the Zip-trim. I never had much luck with their 3-jaw chuck, but I did find some 3-d printed lock ring adapters to make tightening cases a cinch for trimming. They really kneecapped that cutter line for themselves. With the mods I actually liked it better than their Quick trim line.
    Those three jaw chucks are a bit of a trial alright! A bit of cleaning, a bit of lube and some practice to get the case centered while firmly held in the center can strain one’s patience!

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    Quote Originally Posted by abunaitoo View Post
    I still have my Lee Zip-trim.
    Had to replace the string once.
    Since yo have a zip trim, if you are interested, I can check how I fastened an 8-32 threaded shank tool in a pistol case and PM you or post the answer here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GWS View Post
    I still have them.....I'm old! They are like the old "Yankee screw drivers" just push on them and the shaft retracts while spinning and cleaning. (somebody's bound to ask what the green thing is on the right.....just a leg of my rifle rest.) One's for small primer pockets....the other for large. Circa around 1975



    Like most things Lee, automatic as long as you provide the "motor."
    I still have a pair of those. I no longer use them, but I'm keeping them just the same.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Three44s View Post
    Those three jaw chucks are a bit of a trial alright! A bit of cleaning, a bit of lube and some practice to get the case centered while firmly held in the center can strain one’s patience!

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    What I really think it's missing is an allen set screw so the chuck doesn't slip threads and readjusted again the buna O-ring just isn't enough. Easy to do, just never got around to it.
    These men and their hypnotized followers call this a new order. It is not new. It is not order.

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    I like my zip trim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abunaitoo View Post
    Anyone ever used one, or owned one????
    Have never even seen one, or a good picture of one.
    Sound interesting.
    I have one for large primer pockets, wish I had bought a small one when they were available. Mine has seen enough use that it is getting worn out. As has already been mentioned it works like a Yankee Screwdriver
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    These men and their hypnotized followers call this a new order. It is not new. It is not order.

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    I still have one of them somewhere around here, haven't used it in years.

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    I still have the Lee's "Yankee screw driver", as pictured, for when the lights go out. I also have a Lee "Zip Trim", but the spring finally gave out. I thought the Zip Trim was a great invention; however, it was not built strong enough to endure long term use IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaiser View Post
    I still have the Lee's "Yankee screw driver", as pictured, for when the lights go out. I also have a Lee "Zip Trim", but the spring finally gave out. I thought the Zip Trim was a great invention; however, it was not built strong enough to endure long term use IMO.
    The ones I illustrated in this thread, are not for when the lights go out. One does still work, the other size does not, and hasn't worked for 30 years.....it's the one I used ....was not robust enough and broke after about 6 months. The other I didn't use hardly at all, knowing it also wouldn't last, so I used better lasting tools in my Trim Mate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kaiser View Post
    I still have the Lee's "Yankee screw driver", as pictured, for when the lights go out. I also have a Lee "Zip Trim", but the spring finally gave out. I thought the Zip Trim was a great invention; however, it was not built strong enough to endure long term use IMO.
    You can still get parts for that.
    https://leeprecision.com/spring-stainless
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    I just found this on ebay last night.
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    I have the "large" size one like in the photo.... they will round over after some use ....a flat file will straighten out the bit end ...

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    Here is another one on ebay.
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    I wonder why these fell out of favor???
    Seem like a good tool.

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    i havent cleaned a primer pocket on any brass for 30 years. waste of time if you ask me

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    I won one on evil bay.
    Large primer, which is what I use the most.
    At least now I'll know how good, or bad, it is.
    History has shown that what is old, sometimes is new again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abunaitoo View Post
    I won one on evil bay.
    Large primer, which is what I use the most.
    At least now I'll know how good, or bad, it is.
    History has shown that what is old, sometimes is new again.
    The spring is kind of heavy, but they work well.
    These men and their hypnotized followers call this a new order. It is not new. It is not order.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GWS View Post
    I still have them.....I'm old! They are like the old "Yankee screw drivers" just push on them and the shaft retracts while spinning and cleaning. (somebody's bound to ask what the green thing is on the right.....just a leg of my rifle rest.) One's for small primer pockets....the other for large. Circa around 1975



    Like most things Lee, automatic as long as you provide the "motor."
    I've got one too....Somewhere??
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