Lookee what just showed up ...

[rustyinbend]

A new toy ... getting acquainted ... it's never as easy as it looks on the YouTube videos, is it?

I think I got one of the first "Gen-3-Plus" versions ... with a new single-speed motor and new belt assembly.

Once I've got this gadget totally figured out, I'll review the "Loves/Hates ... Happys/Sads ... Pros/Cons" for you guys.

First thing to figure out is why the #1 Collet doesn't center (6.5-CM, 300-WM, and 300-PRC) properly on the pilot ... when the other collets (300-BLK and 338-LM) center perfectly.
(Pretty sure I've got a bad collet ... already asked Mr. Henderson for a new one.)

More soon ... as I travel the highway of learning, avoiding the potholes of ignorance.

 

[madman23]

Putting in my order. How long did you have to wait for shipment?

 

[larryh128]

Cool but Harley was much prettier.

 

[rustyinbend]

Putting in my order. How long did you have to wait for shipment?

A little over 6 weeks ... order to arrival. They quoted 5 weeks from order to ship, and were darn close to that.

 

[rustyinbend]

Cool but Harley was much prettier.

More expensive too.

 

[CanisLupus]

I trust you've been able to get more acquainted with the trimmer over the last couple of months ... Did a new collet fix your case-centering issue?

 

[rustyinbend]

I trust you've been able to get more acquainted with the trimmer over the last couple of months ... Did a new collet fix your case-centering issue?

You trust correctly (getting better acquainted) ... and "Yes" (new collet fixed the centering issues). Absolutely LOVE this gadget ... mounted it to an InLine Fab baseplate so I can move it around to different locations on my bench. Also got the wall-mount "gadget-holder" to keep collets, cutters, stoppers, etc. all nicely organized.

Turns "hours" of awful work into "minutes" of simplicity ... Mr Henderson should get the "Medal of Freedom" for this invention.

 

[CanisLupus]

Glad to hear about the collet fix! I got my Hendy a few weeks ago. I'm liking it so far.

 

[Kpchurch]

You trust correctly (getting better acquainted) ... and "Yes" (new collet fixed the centering issues). Absolutely LOVE this gadget ... mounted it to an InLine Fab baseplate so I can move it around to different locations on my bench. Also got the wall-mount "gadget-holder" to keep collets, cutters, stoppers, etc. all nicely organized.

Turns "hours" of awful work into "minutes" of simplicity ... Mr Henderson should get the "Medal of Freedom" for this invention.

What is this wall-mount "gadget-holder" you speak of? I’d like to find something better to keep collets, cutters, stoppers all organized.

 

[rustyinbend]

Had it made-to-order by ... @STI_1911_Guy ... he is the "Demi-God of 3D Printing". He's got a couple of versions of this, but if you want this one, just tell him to make you one just like he made for me. Lots of other storage solutions too (Cleaning Rod Holder, Case Gauge Holder, Mandrel Holder, etc.). He can give you the full list.

 

[Ruff 364]

You should consider the brass bin and shaving attachment. Saves a lot of time when doing big batches of brass.

 

[rustyinbend]

You should consider the brass bin and shaving attachment. Saves a lot of time when doing big batches of brass.

Agreed ... I've got it ... works great.