So I figured out I can chuck the cutting bit of my primer pocket uniformer in a cordless drill and it makes the job a snap. Hold the brass between my thumb and index finger and squeez while the other hand uses the drill for a few quick turns. Beats the heck out of doing it by hand! Problem is after about 200 rounds I start developing a blister on my index finger right in the crevice of the first joint where I'm holding the brass, and a little bit on my thumb too. The blister seems to form as the brass turns just a tiny bit with each attempt. Is there any way to avoid this every time I run a batch of brass thru the process? I tried using a band aid but I couldn't get enough friction to keep the brass from rotating. Then I tried rubber gloves but it was too much friction and didn't prevent the blisters anyways. Does anybody else have this problem?
Uniforming primer pockets and avoiding blisters?
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Stiff Neck
, May 14 2006 08:53 AM
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Posted 14 May 2006 - 09:34 AM
I've been doing it using a cordless drill for years are you sure you didn't hear this from me? 
I also use a little tape around my fingers to stop the blisters. Especially if you do any crimped primer pockets. 
Using my old Possum Hollow Case trimmers got me using the tape because after a few hundred cases I always found a new place for a blister. I could only get so many calluses on my fingers before I'd tear one off. 
I also use a little tape around my fingers to stop the blisters. Especially if you do any crimped primer pockets. Using my old Possum Hollow Case trimmers got me using the tape because after a few hundred cases I always found a new place for a blister. I could only get so many calluses on my fingers before I'd tear one off.
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Posted 14 May 2006 - 08:48 PM
I thought about trying some of those mechannix gloves.
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Posted 15 May 2006 - 07:22 AM
I have a pair of sap gloves that work ok but they're cheap and the leather dye turns my hands blue.
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Posted 15 May 2006 - 09:11 AM
Just go to the pharmacy and get some good cloth bandage tape. The heavy stuff like they tape boxers up with and tear a few strips and wrap the blister points you've had trouble with. Just don't wrap so tight as to cut off circulation. It only takes a few seconds and your fingers will thank you. :DI can't work with gloves on because I have gotten into the habit of holding several cases at a time and working through them before grabbing another handful. The tape doesn't bother me.
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Posted 18 May 2006 - 10:21 AM
Good idea. I will pick some up next time I am near a pharmacy
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