Dillon Case Trimmer Vacuum Adapter

[Bruiser541]

I just got my Dillon case trimmer and my 1 1/4" shop vac hose does not fit over the exhaust. After searching my garage, I discovered the case of my Lee decapper die fits perfectly into the hose. I cut the cone end off and taped the other end to the exhaust. I know a lot of us have these dies so I wanted to share the DIY adapter. I also like seeing the brass shavings getting sucked through the clear part.

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[Longwalkhome]

Does brass shavings damage the vacuum motor?

 

[Bruiser541]

Does brass shavings damage the vacuum motor?

I use a filter, but I'd assume it's not any worse than what is typically vacuumed. It's a $20 Walmart vacuum that is now dedicated to the bench.

 

[Member 5605]

I just got my Dillon case trimmer and my 1 1/4" shop vac hose does not fit over the exhaust. After searching my garage, I discovered the case of my Lee decapper die fits perfectly into the hose. I cut the cone end off and taped the other end to the exhaust. I know a lot of us have these dies so I wanted to share the DIY adapter. I also like seeing the brass shavings getting sucked through the clear part.

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Have to take the nozzle off of the end of the hose. A 1-¼" hose is more like 1-3/8" ID.

Four wraps of painters tape and it's snug with hose to adapter.