3D Printed Parts and Reloading Accessories
In these videos I will show the need, design proess, adn final printed parts for tools I use around the reloading room and house. -- Sometimes getting custom tools or fixtures can be very cost prohibitive or impossible to find. Being able to model and 3D print your own can be a huge benefit and cost savings!
Timestamps below: 00:00 Intro & The Problem with Dry Firing a 22 01:14 YouTube Manual Reviewer Disclaimer 01:28 Unique Features of the New TRC 22 Snap Caps 03:00 Standard vs. Revolver Rim Thickness Versions 04:35 Primary Purpose and Function Test 06:01 Safety Note-Even With Snap Caps, Always Follow The 4 Rules of Gun Safety 08:05 Why Are These A Superior Design to Other 22 "Snap Caps" On The Market? 08:51 These vs 22 "Dummy Rounds" 09:52 These vs a Spent Casing 11:34 These vs a Drywall Anchor 13:30 Material Matters! TPU vs PLA or PETG 15:07 Chemical Resistance vs Popular Gun Oils and Solvents 23:37 Are These Right For You? Links: Standard Rim Version-https://www.ebay.com/itm/335827794041?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Lnz2gUfyTQ2&sssrc=2524149&ssuid=Lnz2gUfyTQ2&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Revolver Rim Version-https://www.ebay.com/itm/335823612861?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Lnz2gUfyTQ2&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=Lnz2gUfyTQ2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Designed to allow repeated dry firing of 22 LR firearms, these snap caps are made of a material which cushions and absorbs firing pin impacts, while preventing damage to the face of the chamber. Unlike other printed snap caps, this material does not crack or shatter and can withstand multiple repeated hits in the same location. See technical specifications below for more details. Technical Specifications- • Material: 95A shore hardness TPU at 100% infill • Color: Bright Orange for easy visibility and safety • Chemical resistance: Impervious to most gun cleaning solvents and lubricants. • Includes: (10) .22LR snap caps • Size variations available: ○ Standard rim thickness – Designed to the max rim thickness allowed in .22LR SAAMI specifications, these are the most durable and are recommended in everything except 22 revolvers. ○ Revolver rim thickness – Designed to meet a medium rim thickness according to .22LR SAAMI specifications, these are designed to work in 22 revolvers and are slightly thinner than the standard model in order to easily allow revolver cylinders to rotate and not put additional stress on the indexing star and pawl mechanism. • Storage and use: Do not store in a magazine for extended period of time or temporary deformation in the rim and body section can occur. These are a rubberized material and can temporarily deform if left stored under pressure for an extended period of time. Designed for dry fire training and manipulation drills. • Durability: This is a consumable item with a lifespan that will vary depending on firing pin geometry, and strength of what it is being used in. Typical durability ratings shown below – ○ 22 handgun with a blunt or flat faced firing pin – Multiple consecutive hit rated in the same location without extracting the snap cap. As long as an extra strength hammer or striker spring is not used, these will have the longest lifespan. ○ 22 handgun with knife edge or very narrow surface area firing pin, or enhanced firing pin or striker spring strength – Multiple hit rated, although depending on the strength of the springs and the size of the firing pin face, multiple consecutive hits may cause damage to the snap cap rim. This varies by individual firearm ○ 22 rifle – Although not expressly designed for use in 22 rifles, these do work well in AR-22 setups as long as the hammer spring weight is standard mill spec or below. These snap caps WILL PROTECT a rifle in the event of dry firing, but usable rim life will be shortened because most rifle firing pin or striker springs will cause tears or permanent deformation to the rim area. • Warranty: Limited 6-month warranty from date of purchase at my discretion which covers any manufacturing defects. Damage from regular use or abuse due to heavy firing pin strikes are not covered as these are a consumable item and will wear out over time with use. • Ebay Disclaimer: These are 100% inert rubber-like material dummy cartridges and are NOT LIVE AMMO. The demonstrated magazines and 22's shown in the pictures are NOT included, and are for demonstration purposes only. • 3D Printed Disclaimer: These are a 3D printed part. While I do my best to ensure only the best quality components make it through the quality control process, there may on occasion be 3D printing artifacts such as but not limited to-whispy strings (a common artifact when printing this material), filament residue accumulation on the nose, or the presence of layer lines. These are not defects, and will in no way hinder the effectiveness of this product. Firearms Safety Does NOT STOP When Using Snap Caps Always Follow The 4 Cardinal Rules of Firearms Safety 1. Always Keep Firearm Pointed in a Safe direction 2. Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded 3. Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot 4. Always Be Sure of Your Target and What’s Beyond It From https://www.nssf.org/articles/4-primary-rules-of-firearm-safety/
TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW In this video I show the need for and design process of making a custom ejector for the Dillon XL650/750 series of presses. Please see time stamps below for viewing at your convenience. Both versions of the part can be found at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6830842 All content in this video falls under YouTube community guidelines. This video simply notes the design process on a new part, and does not show anything against YouTube’s policies. 00:00 Intro 00:31 Why Is It Needed? 02:44 The Problem with Existing Designs 03:25 Timestamps Message 03:50 Making Version 1 04:21 Installing Version 1 07:02 The Need for Version 2 08:09 Designing Version 2 10:09 Installing Version 2 12:52 Testing Version 2 13:23 Does it Work? How do I get one? ————————— Printed in PETG @ 30% Honeycomb Infill, 4 wall layers Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 245 C Nozzle Temp, 78 C Bed Temp Design is an improvement and extension on SorenTheSwede's Design (link below) which is a remix of Phucawf's design (link 2 below) https://www.printables.com/model/984750-dillon-precision-xl650750-press-fit-case-ejectors/remixes https://www.printables.com/model/721283-dillon-xl750-xl650-case-ejector Both the enhanced (with standoffs) version and the simplified version are included if you'd like to run this setup without using the Entirely Crimson shellplate bearing setup. Feel free to drop me a comment if there are any issues or if anything needs modified! 3MF, STL, and SLDPRT files are included for your convenice -- both versions can be found as configurations in the SLDPRT file. ————————— Check out the channel over on Playeur/Utreon and on Rumble for unrestricted content and more detailed reloading content as well! All content is free for viewing, with subscriber support options available if you would like to support our work here on the channel! https://playeur.com/c/TheReloadingCraft/videos https://rumble.com/user/The_Reloading_Craft Disclaimer 1: Handling of various reloading components and ammunition comes with inherent risk. Consult a reputable reloading manual for proper safety procedures, and do so at your own risk. The reloading craft and its members are not responsible for your safety, you are. The content contained herein is intended for entertainment purposes only. #ACME #SmithandWesson #Borebuddy CMMG #22LR #sinterfire #reloading #frangible #reloadingbench #hornady #lee_precision #redding #redding_reloading #dillonprecision #dillon_precision #lyman #frankford_arsenal #starrett #milwaukee #milwaukeetools #frankfordarsenal #rangeday #hecklerandkoch #HK #waltherarms