Bench grinder for Giraud Tri Way trimmer

RileyMartin · December 19, 2017, 09:04 PM

Hi,

Does anyone have any recommendations on bench grinders for using the Giraud Tri Way trimmer? I was looking at two small models from Harbor Freight so they take up less real estate on my work bench.

https://m.harborfreight.com/bench-gr...aft-43533.html
https://m.harborfreight.com/5-inch-b...der-94186.html

Thanks,

Riley

AVirginian · December 19, 2017, 09:27 PM

Both of those seem to exceed the max speed listed in the Giraud manual, at top speed. Not sure what the lower speeds are.
I use a Trim-It II which is similar, but use it in a drill press where I can vary the speed with its belt drive.

Hope that helps.

Nathan · December 19, 2017, 09:32 PM

Love the idea....I use a drill with a rotary speed control, but that 3" one would be much better.

RileyMartin · December 19, 2017, 10:47 PM

The larger of the two says the max rom is 4000 which is a bit higher than Giraud recommends. The smaller is variable from 0 up to 10,000 controlled by a simple knob.

AVirginian · December 20, 2017, 05:53 AM

Are you sure either has a chuck large enough to accommodate the Giraud trimmer?
HF sells a drill press for about $68. A bit more expensive.

RC20 · December 20, 2017, 05:32 PM

Ok, better way to go if you have a vice (or get one, everyone should have a vice).

Take a drill, I used my corded one but Cordless as well.

Turn the drill upside down, carefully clamp it in the vice.

Use the latch to lock it on speed and

You now have a motorized Gerard.

Have to look but no more than 1200 rpm and works like a peach.

My brother has the motorized Gerard and other than cheaper caliber changes, he has nothing on me for speed.

note: If I knew how many calaibers I would be doing I would have gotten the motorized Geard, limits in the Tri Trimmers and I have 7.5 Swiss that they did not, wound up with a Trim It II, ok, a bit costly, not as good as Gerard.

Mr.RevolverGuy · December 20, 2017, 11:17 PM

I absolutely love my CTS2 Trimmer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnvzuOBagdM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_p5tY6bcJw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATC079gXSvM

December 19, 2017, 09:04 PM	#1
RileyMartin Member Join Date: June 9, 2016 Posts: 50	Bench grinder for Giraud Tri Way trimmer Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations on bench grinders for using the Giraud Tri Way trimmer? I was looking at two small models from Harbor Freight so they take up less real estate on my work bench. https://m.harborfreight.com/bench-gr...aft-43533.html https://m.harborfreight.com/5-inch-b...der-94186.html Thanks, Riley

December 19, 2017, 09:27 PM	#2
AVirginian Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2014 Posts: 128	Both of those seem to exceed the max speed listed in the Giraud manual, at top speed. Not sure what the lower speeds are. I use a Trim-It II which is similar, but use it in a drill press where I can vary the speed with its belt drive. Hope that helps. Last edited by AVirginian; December 19, 2017 at 09:52 PM.

December 20, 2017, 05:32 PM	#6
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,330	Ok, better way to go if you have a vice (or get one, everyone should have a vice). Take a drill, I used my corded one but Cordless as well. Turn the drill upside down, carefully clamp it in the vice. Use the latch to lock it on speed and You now have a motorized Gerard. Have to look but no more than 1200 rpm and works like a peach. My brother has the motorized Gerard and other than cheaper caliber changes, he has nothing on me for speed. note: If I knew how many calaibers I would be doing I would have gotten the motorized Geard, limits in the Tri Trimmers and I have 7.5 Swiss that they did not, wound up with a Trim It II, ok, a bit costly, not as good as Gerard. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

December 20, 2017, 11:17 PM	#7
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 997	I absolutely love my CTS2 Trimmer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnvzuOBagdM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_p5tY6bcJw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATC079gXSvM __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

December 19, 2017, 09:32 PM	#3
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,820	Love the idea....I use a drill with a rotary speed control, but that 3" one would be much better.

December 19, 2017, 10:47 PM	#4
RileyMartin Member Join Date: June 9, 2016 Posts: 50	The larger of the two says the max rom is 4000 which is a bit higher than Giraud recommends. The smaller is variable from 0 up to 10,000 controlled by a simple knob.

December 20, 2017, 05:53 AM	#5
AVirginian Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2014 Posts: 128	Are you sure either has a chuck large enough to accommodate the Giraud trimmer? HF sells a drill press for about $68. A bit more expensive.