Looking for a new power trimmer other then Dillion (have one not working, motor shot). their is another unit out there but I can't remember the name. Sure could use some help.
Power trimmer
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Giraurd!!! </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Giraurd!!! </div></div>
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Keep the Giraud party going...the best reloading item I have ever purchased.
Best Trimmer
Keep the Giraud party going...the best reloading item I have ever purchased.
Best Trimmer
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Is the motor not covered under warranty on the dillon? I have used the Dillon RCBS and the Giraud. To tell you the truth I like the Dillon the best. I got the most consistent trim length with it. The Giraud is fast but just not as accurate. The powered RCBS is not even in the same league.
Is the motor not covered under warranty on the dillon? I have used the Dillon RCBS and the Giraud. To tell you the truth I like the Dillon the best. I got the most consistent trim length with it. The Giraud is fast but just not as accurate. The powered RCBS is not even in the same league.
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If you are getting variations with the overall length with my trimmer, its because your headspace dimension is not consistent. With consistent headspace dimensions, the trimmer will hold .001" regularly.
Doug Giraud
Giraud Tool Company
If you are getting variations with the overall length with my trimmer, its because your headspace dimension is not consistent. With consistent headspace dimensions, the trimmer will hold .001" regularly.
Doug Giraud
Giraud Tool Company
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gfw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking for a new power trimmer other then Dillion (have one not working, motor shot). their is another unit out there but I can't remember the name. Sure could use some help. </div></div>
Was there really a question here?
Giraud.......
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gfw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking for a new power trimmer other then Dillion (have one not working, motor shot). their is another unit out there but I can't remember the name. Sure could use some help. </div></div>
Was there really a question here?
Giraud.......
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my preference/poor mans Giraud:
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=38819/Product/Wilson_Sharkfin_Trimmer_Kit_w__Stand
with power adapter. I rarely get more variation than .001" and its very fast once you get your technique down. The micrometer attachment would be ideal.
my preference/poor mans Giraud:
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=38819/Product/Wilson_Sharkfin_Trimmer_Kit_w__Stand
with power adapter. I rarely get more variation than .001" and its very fast once you get your technique down. The micrometer attachment would be ideal.
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Like Doug said Head space. You're porbably using ratty old range brass like I did and each batch was slightly different. once you are using the brass from your weapon it will be primo...
I've been using myGiraud for about a month now and will never go back. Service is top notch, friendly, and swift, and the product is unreal.
Like Doug said Head space. You're porbably using ratty old range brass like I did and each batch was slightly different. once you are using the brass from your weapon it will be primo...
I've been using myGiraud for about a month now and will never go back. Service is top notch, friendly, and swift, and the product is unreal.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anything specific that the Giraud does that the Gracey doesn't do?</div></div>
Yes. It will trim your brass better than anything else made at any cost at this time.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anything specific that the Giraud does that the Gracey doesn't do?</div></div>
Yes. It will trim your brass better than anything else made at any cost at this time.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anything specific that the Giraud does that the Gracey doesn't do? </div></div>
The Giraud uses a single bit to chamfer inside and out while simultaneously trimming to length based on shoulder-to-neck, not OAL. That is why you need a consistent headspace dimension on your brass to get consistent OAL. I use a Mo's headspace gauge in conjunction with my sizing setup, so I get very consistent results both sizing and trimming. The Giraud runs about double the speed of the Gracey, so as long as you don't try and shove the brass thru the holder/cutter and use about a 1/4-1/2 turn when trimming, you get a very consistent cut on the brass.
I have used Dillon, RCBS with power and the 3-way cutter, Wilson (still have 2), Gracey with and w/o Giraud mods and a Giraud. I like the Giraud best.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anything specific that the Giraud does that the Gracey doesn't do? </div></div>
The Giraud uses a single bit to chamfer inside and out while simultaneously trimming to length based on shoulder-to-neck, not OAL. That is why you need a consistent headspace dimension on your brass to get consistent OAL. I use a Mo's headspace gauge in conjunction with my sizing setup, so I get very consistent results both sizing and trimming. The Giraud runs about double the speed of the Gracey, so as long as you don't try and shove the brass thru the holder/cutter and use about a 1/4-1/2 turn when trimming, you get a very consistent cut on the brass.
I have used Dillon, RCBS with power and the 3-way cutter, Wilson (still have 2), Gracey with and w/o Giraud mods and a Giraud. I like the Giraud best.
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I've had my Giraud for about a year, keep getting blisters from having to hold the brass so tight and it vibrating a lot in the machine. I now use thick leather gloves which helps. I've spoken/emailed Doug and was never able to come up with a solution with the LC brass I like to use. However it's still the best system out there if you are chamfering your brass. The Dillon setup is faster only if you don't need to chamfer the brass. I envy the people I see on youtube using their Giraud with bearly any effort to hold the brass.
I've had my Giraud for about a year, keep getting blisters from having to hold the brass so tight and it vibrating a lot in the machine. I now use thick leather gloves which helps. I've spoken/emailed Doug and was never able to come up with a solution with the LC brass I like to use. However it's still the best system out there if you are chamfering your brass. The Dillon setup is faster only if you don't need to chamfer the brass. I envy the people I see on youtube using their Giraud with bearly any effort to hold the brass.
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Contact Doug Giraud direct at http://giraudtool.com. They usually post an estimated time frame that they can get their machines out to you.
My trimmer arrived much sooner than expected.
It is very well packed and made it to Hawaii with no damage.
Doug and his wife are very pleasant people to talk to.
Good luck,
Tom O.
Contact Doug Giraud direct at http://giraudtool.com. They usually post an estimated time frame that they can get their machines out to you.
My trimmer arrived much sooner than expected.
It is very well packed and made it to Hawaii with no damage.
Doug and his wife are very pleasant people to talk to.
Good luck,
Tom O.
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I just fired off an email to him. (Got his anti-spam verification notice).
I asked him if he has any dealer partners - Creedmore is the only one I have seen.
Is anyone waiting on a trimmer from Doug?
I just fired off an email to him. (Got his anti-spam verification notice).
I asked him if he has any dealer partners - Creedmore is the only one I have seen.
Is anyone waiting on a trimmer from Doug?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've had my Giraud for about a year, keep getting blisters from having to hold the brass so tight and it vibrating a lot in the machine. I now use thick leather gloves which helps. I've spoken/emailed Doug and was never able to come up with a solution with the LC brass I like to use. However it's still the best system out there if you are chamfering your brass. The Dillon setup is faster only if you don't need to chamfer the brass. I envy the people I see on youtube using their Giraud with bearly any effort to hold the brass. </div></div>
use it more and your skin will toughen up
lol
I use some cheap examination gloves that may be latex or rubber from Harbor freight, and I only use LC brass and the gloves seem to keep a better grip on the bases
also + 22 on his trimmers, great product and fast shipping on all the cutter heads and case holders I have ordered
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've had my Giraud for about a year, keep getting blisters from having to hold the brass so tight and it vibrating a lot in the machine. I now use thick leather gloves which helps. I've spoken/emailed Doug and was never able to come up with a solution with the LC brass I like to use. However it's still the best system out there if you are chamfering your brass. The Dillon setup is faster only if you don't need to chamfer the brass. I envy the people I see on youtube using their Giraud with bearly any effort to hold the brass. </div></div>
use it more and your skin will toughen up
lol
I use some cheap examination gloves that may be latex or rubber from Harbor freight, and I only use LC brass and the gloves seem to keep a better grip on the bases
also + 22 on his trimmers, great product and fast shipping on all the cutter heads and case holders I have ordered
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Doug wrote back to me yesterday saying trimmers are available in 2 to 4 weeks.
Doug wrote back to me yesterday saying trimmers are available in 2 to 4 weeks.
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I bought a Giraud last April,due to the recommendations from the members here.I have been very happy with the results that I get from it.Just last week,I trimmed 300 cases on my lunch hour,and I had time to eat,too!Its a great machine,and Doug is a good guy to deal with.You do have to hold the case,and your fingers can get cramped a little.If you load any one caliber in volume,this is the way to go.Hope this helps, Pete
I bought a Giraud last April,due to the recommendations from the members here.I have been very happy with the results that I get from it.Just last week,I trimmed 300 cases on my lunch hour,and I had time to eat,too!Its a great machine,and Doug is a good guy to deal with.You do have to hold the case,and your fingers can get cramped a little.If you load any one caliber in volume,this is the way to go.Hope this helps, Pete
