How is you power trimming station set-up?

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I currently have 2x forster trimmers with power adaptor and a milwaukee 9V cordless drill.
Have a 3rd one on the way for a new caliber.

If you guys don’t mind posting pictures of your setups.
I am building a new bigger reload room downstairs, the ex-room will become a bathroom.
And am in the final phase of construction, and am starting to plan worktable placement.

Having 3 trimmers can take some bench real estate if i don’t plan this right.
Thanks!
 
Ohh that’s a good idea, having the trimmer on a board and fix it temporarily.
That way it only takes 1 spot on the bench vs taking 3 spots!

Edit : i could even do this for other machines
Such as bench primer and possibly swager if i set this up strong enough.
 
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MartyK2500 said:
Ohh that’s a good idea, having the trimmer on a board and fix it temporarily.
That way it only takes 1 spot on the bench vs taking 3 spots!

Edit : i could even do this for other machines
Such as bench primer and possibly swager if i set this up strong enough.
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It’s my low-tech redneck solution. I’m going to install T-slot into my bench top one of these years for a more professional installation. This works well for now, I clamp my powder measure to the bench in the same manner.
 
Myself Tslots could interfere with something else,
I was thinking of having two holes in my boards that line up with two holes on my bench.
Then i could quickly fasten down quickly with 2 bolts and wingnuts.
Such a simple solution that i had overlooked, thanks again for replying, it’s pretty much settled now.

If anyone else got good ideas post them up we never know i may have something else i may leech from you!
 
All my presses are mounted on Oak planks and are c clamped to the bench. I can change out to any of my four presses in seconds. I even have a 4 inch vice mounted on a plank of heavy duty nylon that I can C clamp anywhere on either of my benches
 
Like the Lyman trimmer above, my trimmer is mounted to a board that I can clamp to the bench. I also have changed the screw holding the crank on to allow for a hex bit in my cordless drill for a power assist.

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I also have the RCBS 3-way cutter to save deburring and chamfering time.
 
My bench is 2x2 steel welded frame with a 3/4" clear coated wood top. I simply drilled two holes in it and screwed it down. A few holes won't hurt anything in my case.
 
coyoteking said:
Here’s mine.

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I use the same Lyman trimmer. For 30cal I just hand trim, but when I do plan to hook up the Milwaukee drill for the buckets of 223 I've collected at the range. The problem right now is there's too many projects and not enough time.

This is why I've gravitated toward reloading 38spl, after 7 reloads I've yet to encounter any need to trim back the neck, and they shoot just fine from my carbines.
 
Old dude, I also use a 3in1 trim/chamfer/debur for every trim, I couldn't live without it.
It's a Forster but I think they ressemble in the end.

Seems like the temporary bolt or clamp, while have the trimmer fastened on a plank, is the way to go.
I'll update pictures once I get my setup done.
 
MartyK2500 said:
Old dude, I also use a 3in1 trim/chamfer/debur for every trim, I couldn't live without it.
It's a Forster but I think they ressemble in the end.

Seems like the temporary bolt or clamp, while have the trimmer fastened on a plank, is the way to go.
I'll update pictures once I get my setup done.
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The 3 in 1 trimmer heads sure are a timesaver!
 
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