Heretic
Active member
I bought my case trimmer close to 10 years ago. No idea how many cases I've trimmed but I wore out the bearings in the cutter assembly.
I called and asked if I could buy a replacement housing (where the bearing, cutter blade and shell holder install).
Simple answer is no because that is the "meat" of the machine. I spoke with Margaret (also A+ in speaking with her, incredibly helpful and patient), and she mentioned that they could repair the part if I sent it in. Talk about separation anxiety - me without the most useful tool on my bench next to my progressive???
I sent it in on Aug 28th and got it back today. As good as new!
Pricing was very reasonable
Saving my pennies so I can buy his annealing machine.
If you've got the need and are on the fence about spending that kind of money on a trimmer, it's worth it. If you can use an electric pencil sharpener, you can use the Giraud Case Trimmer. I haven't had to rotate the blade yet on any of the cutter heads, they practically last forever.
I called and asked if I could buy a replacement housing (where the bearing, cutter blade and shell holder install).
Simple answer is no because that is the "meat" of the machine. I spoke with Margaret (also A+ in speaking with her, incredibly helpful and patient), and she mentioned that they could repair the part if I sent it in. Talk about separation anxiety - me without the most useful tool on my bench next to my progressive???
I sent it in on Aug 28th and got it back today. As good as new!
Pricing was very reasonable
Saving my pennies so I can buy his annealing machine.
If you've got the need and are on the fence about spending that kind of money on a trimmer, it's worth it. If you can use an electric pencil sharpener, you can use the Giraud Case Trimmer. I haven't had to rotate the blade yet on any of the cutter heads, they practically last forever.
