Forster Original Case Trimmer

Product #: 269638
| Manufacturer #: CT1010
   Date Expected In-Stock: 11/30/2009
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The Forster "Original" Case Trimmer is the perfect choice for most calibers with bullet diameters from .171" to .459" and cartridge length no greater than 2.94". This trimmer is a fine mini-lathe that uses Brown and Sharpe type collets to accurately hold the rims of most rifle and pistol calibers within the range given above. Standard base (5-3/8") included. Accepts Forster collets #1 through #4. Collets and pilots are sold separately.

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Overall Rating:
4.8 out of 5
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5 stars
John Hart of Columbus, GA
Date posted: 9/11/2005
I've owned my Forster Original for more than forty years, and have trimmed rifle cases from .223 to .30-06. Quality is excellent...the tool is still like new. I'm still using the original cutter head. I use a dial caliper or saved trimmed case samples to set cutter length. The collet chuck holds all cases securely...half a T handle turn releases the trimmed case, and tightens the next. Set up and cutting can be one-handed. Highly recommended to get the $10 conversion handle for hand power drill. This combo is FAR cheaper and does the job just as well as other power trimmers I've tested.
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Steve Cook of Drumright, ok
Date posted: 11/5/2005
Great product!!! Works well,very simple, and very well built. well worth the money.
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5 stars
Greg Spero of Salem, Or
Date posted: 1/30/2006
Out of the three I've got (Including an electric) it trims the best without going full tilt expensive. Trims accurately and turns uniformly and cuts smooth. Beats Lyman hands down of which I've got two of.
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Patrick Leper of North Canton, OH
Date posted: 7/2/2003
An extremely good product; sturdy and easy to use. Cuts my 6BR cases to exact length without having to adjust during large groups. I'm very glad I chose it! More help when ordering would be good though. It takes a Phd to figure out what you need and don't need when you buy one.
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Vern Deatherage of Theodosia, Mo
Date posted: 1/5/2004
I used a friends and now ordered one for myself. I am handicapped and can use this trimmer with one hand, more products should be this way.
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Magnum Mike of Western, PA
Date posted: 2/5/2005
EXCELLENT PRODUCT! Case mouths are square to the case, unlike other brands. Easy to set up, easy to use. Selecting the appropriate pilots and collets is easy with Forster's on-line tool ( http://www.forsterproducts.com/cgi-bin/order_search.pl ).
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John Smith of Golden, CO
Date posted: 2/5/2008
This is a very high quality case trimmer. Works flawlessly once the desired case length is set. The only drawback I've noted with the Forster Original trimmer is the base of a .45-70 case, which takes the #4 collet, will not fit through the collet housing without taking the collet screw completely out and inserting the case nose first. Once that's done it works great for .45-70, but it's a slow process getting each case into trimming position. If you have a lot of .45-70 cases to trim, you might want to consider the Forster Classic trimmer with the #8 collet.
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S Peterson of SD, SD
Date posted: 3/5/2008
What a great purchase! Although more of an investment and not as easy to set up as the Lee cutter and lock stud, the Forster product is MUCH easier on the fingers and hands. Cases are trimmed quickly, accurately, and almost effortlessly.
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L. Lathem of Canton, Ga
Date posted: 5/28/2007
Excellent tool. I've had mine for over 30 yrs. Works just as good today as it did when I bought it. I have the outside neck turner and hollow-pointer attachments, both are handy accessories.
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Dave Jones of Reading, PA
Date posted: 11/16/2008
Best manual trimmer on the market, especially for the money. First one I've used that works well with .223 cases. And it trims very quickly and consistently. It's fantastic.
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5 stars
John Newman of reno, nv
Date posted: 6/4/2006
Beautifully simple, astonishingly precise. I am amazed by the repeatability of this trimmer. The simple collet design ensures perfect concentricity and fixed indexing of the case rim. The coarse and fine length adjustments each have their own locking set screw. Each case comes out +/- .0005 or better. Zero slop in the design, the cutter shaft rides in it's carrier like glass on glass. Designed to last a lifetime.
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4 stars
Glen Hoglin of Downey, CA
Date posted: 2/15/2006
I have used mine for nearly twenty five years with mostly satisfactory results but there are at least three points to consider. First, it is slow: for a while I was having to reload 600 30-30 cases a month (there is a downside to getting your family involved in your hobbies). It takes a lot of time to trim 600, or even 100 cases. Second, trim length is affected by the diameter of the case head, albeit only slightly. Sort cases by manufacturer and lot and this point becomes moot, but intermingled cases will very slightly (.001"-.002") in length, after trimming. If you are a stickler for absolute precision, bear the afore mention in mind. Finally, if you want to trim pistol cartridges, you have to get the SHORT base. The standard model will not allow you to trim cases less than about an inch and a quarter in length.
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4 stars
DOUG BUCKNER of WAYCROSS, GA
Date posted: 7/3/2003
IT DOES WHAT I WANTED IT TO DO. IT IS SLOW COMPARED TO AN ELECTRIC TRIMMER BUT I AM NOT TRIMMING ALOT OF BRASS. CUTS WELL AND MOUNTS EASILY.
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