Flair tool mod II

[Tony]

NOE sells a tool that puts a chamfer on the base of the bullets gas check shank. It accomplishes much the same end. Tony

 

[Rick]

Unless Al has come out with something new that I'm not aware of the tool you mentioned is for removing flashing from a loose sprue plate. It has nothing to do with the cast diameter of the gas check shank. The tool that Brad made makes installing the check on large shanks fit properly.

I started sizing my checks in the 70's or early 80"s. At that time I was using a lot of SAECO molds and in my experience SAECO's are the worst for shank sizes regardless of alloy making some checks nearly impossible to get on straight and without shaving lead.

 

[Brad]

Made a few more punches today. Discovered that the nose needs to be polished with a strong, smooth radius or the checks tend to wedge on pretty tight.

Cutting the groove to mimic a shell holder was the most time consuming part. Decided to grind a specialized too for just the purpose.

If time allows this week I will be making and tweeking a few sets to send out.

 

[Brad]

I got a scissors knurl tool today. I really, really like it.

This one was made today then washed well before the photo was taken. Notice a flash of rust already forming in the bottom of the threads? That was in under 5 minutes. This dang 12L14 rusts really fast. It now has a coat of oil on it.

The knurl isn't required but it is nice when threading the die into the press. It also adds a certain touch of class to the die.

 

[Rick]

Looks really good. There's been a huge improvement since you first got the lathe especially the threads.

 

[Brad]

A sharp tool, light cuts at the finish, and lots of oil helps the threads. I touch up the tool before every threading job.
Lots of learning has occurred in the last year. I am far more confident doing things than I was a year ago.

 

[Ian]

That looks bad-ass, great job!

 

[JonB]

Yes, that is sharp !

 

[Missionary]

Greetings
That is one good idea. Simple, efficient and looks unbreakable ! Why that could be near "trooper proof" !
Mike in Peru

 

[Brad]

Ian suggested a little cold blue mght make a difference. He was right!

I also used a number stamp set to indicate caliber on the punch.

These are destined to JonB t try.

 

[JWFilips]

Wow! Those are really nice! ....great job!

 

[JonB]

sweeeeet !

 

[Brad]

What I don't know is how durable the cold blue will be with time. If nothing else it will help reduce the tendency of the anvil die to rust. The steel used for that part, 12L14, likes to rust.

 

[JonB]

good to know, a coating of CLP or similar is my general practice for storage for most of my reloading dies and the like.

 

[Rick]

A week ago Sunday Brad and his bride stopped by and he gave me an early Christmas present. One of his anvils and the punch for 30 caliber. Very cool, it works every bit as well as Brad has said and without the check sticking to the punch. Centering it on the punch is quick & easy. I experimented with the check being placed on the punch a bit crooked to see if it would size the check off to one side and it self centers every time. I have three other types/styles/designs of check sizers in various calibers and this is easily the best, easiest, fastest of all of them.

Thanks Brad, it truly is appreciated.

 

[Brad]

Glad to hear it works well for you Rick. Jon should have his Friday of the PO does things right. Will be interested to hear how it works for him. I also want to know if the Oxphoblue holds up under use, it sure makes the parts look pretty.