Anyone own a mini metal lathe? (Read 2609 times)

Mr. Farknocker

Anyone own a mini metal lathe?
« on: April 17, 2018, 02:01:01 PM »
I'm looking for an excuse to buy a new toy...oops, I mean a tool to fabricate reloading components.  Seems to me that you can fabricate a lot of reloading tools and components with a metal mini lathe.  I've seen people make bullet sizing dies from  7/8-14 stock and even turn down the surface of shell holders to bump the case shoulder further back.  Does anyone own and/or use one for reloading?

rklapp

Re: Anyone own a mini metal lathe?
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2018, 02:54:53 PM »
I've seen someone who made their own resizing die but seemed like a lot of effort and expense. I question if the result was match grade or not.
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ren

Re: Anyone own a mini metal lathe?
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2018, 06:48:03 PM »
yep someone made a complete press and documented here somewhere
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suka

Re: Anyone own a mini metal lathe?
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2018, 08:58:18 PM »
yep someone made a complete press and documented here somewhere

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