Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
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Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
Never had that problem. Maybe some graphite dry lube would help? (i.e. Redding/Imperial dry neck lube)
Never had that problem. Maybe some graphite dry lube would help? (i.e. Redding/Imperial dry neck lube)
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: McCourt Munitions LLC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">More RPM, slower feed rate seems to help.
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I have mine in a mini lathe and I have it running one step above the slowest setting. I do run the neck of the casing against the tool and that removes the brass that hangs on. Going slow really helps the most.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: McCourt Munitions LLC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">More RPM, slower feed rate seems to help.
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I have mine in a mini lathe and I have it running one step above the slowest setting. I do run the neck of the casing against the tool and that removes the brass that hangs on. Going slow really helps the most.
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
Why not just clean it after each hole?
It's a small center drill right?
Use an AR chamber brush,the long stainless steel bristle's.
Why not just clean it after each hole?
It's a small center drill right?
Use an AR chamber brush,the long stainless steel bristle's.
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
Use brake cleaner to remove any traces of lube. Mine doesn't clog
Use brake cleaner to remove any traces of lube. Mine doesn't clog
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flintlock Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anybody have an idea for keeping a flash hole deburring tool from clogging? I find that I have to clean my flash hole debur tool after about each 5 cases.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Jim </div></div>
Buy the Sinclair flash hole tool. I got tired of jacking around with those other stupid flash hole tools that clog up and give inconsistent cut depths.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=34261/Product/Sinclair-Piloted-Flashhole-Tool
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flintlock Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anybody have an idea for keeping a flash hole deburring tool from clogging? I find that I have to clean my flash hole debur tool after about each 5 cases.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Jim </div></div>
Buy the Sinclair flash hole tool. I got tired of jacking around with those other stupid flash hole tools that clog up and give inconsistent cut depths.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=34261/Product/Sinclair-Piloted-Flashhole-Tool
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
I use mine with a manual handle, and tap the shaft on the edge of the bench occasionally. Works about as well as I need it to.
Besides, I like the hand reaming process; I believe the sense of touch has a genuine value there.
I had a collar slip once with the drill motor and ruined maybe 20-30 cases before I caught it. The flash holes got way oversized, and primer pressure signs got really weird. Those cases could not be made to shoot well.
Greg
I use mine with a manual handle, and tap the shaft on the edge of the bench occasionally. Works about as well as I need it to.
Besides, I like the hand reaming process; I believe the sense of touch has a genuine value there.
I had a collar slip once with the drill motor and ruined maybe 20-30 cases before I caught it. The flash holes got way oversized, and primer pressure signs got really weird. Those cases could not be made to shoot well.
Greg
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flintlock Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the help guys. I should have included in the first post that I am using the tool in a drill press. Does that make any difference? </div></div>
I wouldn't do that. Mistakes happen really fast at 500RPM. But B7 is pretty soft and machines like Al so if you insist on using a drill press you're just going to have this problem. You could just keep a file card of air hose nearby and hit it after every case.
I use the lyman hand tool (looks like a screwdriver) and it works well but takes forever. Just watch TV while you're doing it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flintlock Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the help guys. I should have included in the first post that I am using the tool in a drill press. Does that make any difference? </div></div>
I wouldn't do that. Mistakes happen really fast at 500RPM. But B7 is pretty soft and machines like Al so if you insist on using a drill press you're just going to have this problem. You could just keep a file card of air hose nearby and hit it after every case.
I use the lyman hand tool (looks like a screwdriver) and it works well but takes forever. Just watch TV while you're doing it.
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
I use Lapua and Norma brass. My flash hole deburring tool never clogs.
Sorry!
I use Lapua and Norma brass. My flash hole deburring tool never clogs.
Sorry!
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
There is no problems with a drill press and these tools. With the Gen I or similar I keep a stainless tooth brush and push it up in there to free up the chips every 3 or four cases. Works good.
I do want to investigate the Gen II from Sinclair as they supposedly have included cut outs for the chips.
Cheers,
Doc
There is no problems with a drill press and these tools. With the Gen I or similar I keep a stainless tooth brush and push it up in there to free up the chips every 3 or four cases. Works good.
I do want to investigate the Gen II from Sinclair as they supposedly have included cut outs for the chips.
Cheers,
Doc
Re: Clogged Flash Hole Deburring Tool
I have a few deburring tools the one I had that problem with I used to tap the primer end of the brass on it after each pass to knockout the excess. I use a cordless drill though. The others don't have that void for brass to get hung up in. Also it Really doesn't take to much to knockout that burr if there is one.
I have a few deburring tools the one I had that problem with I used to tap the primer end of the brass on it after each pass to knockout the excess. I use a cordless drill though. The others don't have that void for brass to get hung up in. Also it Really doesn't take to much to knockout that burr if there is one.
