Looking for a machinist

KnotRight · May 19, 2014, 01:58 PM

Not sure if this is the correct forum but I will give it a try.

I am looking for a machinist that can make a template out of maybe billet aluminium or something like that.

I would like to have a block that I can drop a loaded 32 caliber to a 44 mag loaded shell in to make sure the crimp is good with out bring a gun to the reloading bench to test the rounds. It is a pain it the a$$ to have to unlock the safe and start pulling out guns to check the reloads every time I switch calibers or bullet shapes.

BTW, not looking to have this done for free.

KnotRight · May 19, 2014, 03:45 PM

Found them on Amazon.com under chamber checkers.

higgite · May 19, 2014, 04:12 PM

If you want something custom made to match your pistols' chambers, you might try posting in the TFL "Smithy" forum to see if any of those guys are interested in machining something for you.

KnotRight · May 19, 2014, 08:24 PM

Thanks,

MarkCO · May 19, 2014, 08:30 PM

Lots of case gauges on the market, some spring loaded, from one to 100. Pick one you like. I case gauge all my ammo for hunting and matches, no sweat with the right tools.

Clark · May 20, 2014, 10:56 PM

Lee Precision makes handgun factory crimp dies for the 32 and 44.

http://leeprecision.com/reloading-di...ory-crimp-die/

Run them through there is see if they fit, and if they didn't, they do now.

May 19, 2014, 01:58 PM	#1
KnotRight Member Join Date: February 6, 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 98	Looking for a machinist Not sure if this is the correct forum but I will give it a try. I am looking for a machinist that can make a template out of maybe billet aluminium or something like that. I would like to have a block that I can drop a loaded 32 caliber to a 44 mag loaded shell in to make sure the crimp is good with out bring a gun to the reloading bench to test the rounds. It is a pain it the a$$ to have to unlock the safe and start pulling out guns to check the reloads every time I switch calibers or bullet shapes. BTW, not looking to have this done for free.

May 19, 2014, 08:30 PM	#5
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,307	Lots of case gauges on the market, some spring loaded, from one to 100. Pick one you like. I case gauge all my ammo for hunting and matches, no sweat with the right tools. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

May 20, 2014, 10:56 PM	#6
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	Lee Precision makes handgun factory crimp dies for the 32 and 44. http://leeprecision.com/reloading-di...ory-crimp-die/ Run them through there is see if they fit, and if they didn't, they do now. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

May 19, 2014, 03:45 PM	#2
KnotRight Member Join Date: February 6, 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 98	Found them on Amazon.com under chamber checkers.

May 19, 2014, 04:12 PM	#3
higgite Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2010 Posts: 1,025	If you want something custom made to match your pistols' chambers, you might try posting in the TFL "Smithy" forum to see if any of those guys are interested in machining something for you.

May 19, 2014, 08:24 PM	#4
KnotRight Member Join Date: February 6, 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 98	Thanks,