Giraud Tool Company, Inc.
GIRAUD POWERED CASE TRIMMER
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the projectile holder, adjust for length, and tighten the jam nut. Projectiles can be
trimmed in either loose projectile or loaded round configurations, depending on
your preference.
Adjustment of the trim is best described as the least amount of metal removed
from the projectile tip until the entire surface is uniform. Typically this is between
0.005” to 0.020” in length of the projectile.
Tips, Tricks & Special Requests
Flipping the trimmer vertical allows you to let the brass shavings naturally drop
away from the cutter and shell holder. If you use the trimmer horizontally,
eventually you will get shavings inside the case holder. With shavings in the
case holder, the index for the case shoulder is no longer true. Your cases will
come out longer by the same length the shavings prevent the case from entering
the case holder.
Older trimmers with the light gray color Dayton brand motor have a slot at the
3 'clock in the shield covering the body of the motor for a lubrication point. Once
in a while, put a few drops of light motor oil or '3 in 1' type oil in there to lubricate
the bearings on the motor and keep you trimmer working smoothly. Don't flood
them every time you use the trimmer, but just a couple of drops every one or two
thousand cases. For me, that’s about every other time I use it.
New trimmers, delivered after August of 2003 use a black Fasco or Dayton brand
motor of the exact same size and ratings. The difference is that these newer
black motors have fully sealed ball bearing supports for the motor shaft and need
no oil of the life of the motor.
For users that require 220V 50Hz electrical motors, these are available with the
appropriate power cord for most international connections. Contact GTC with
specific country requirements when ordering. An additional fee is required for the
special motor and cord and switch, but usually only $90.00 USD.
Figure 10 -
Meplat trimmed projectile, showing uniform
trimmed surface.
Figure 11 -
Meplat projectile holder with projectile
inserted into trimmer body.
