primer removal tool

[Fred]

Hi Folks
I didnt know where else to post this but it is best associated with cartridges so...
I bought one of these tools in maplins at the weekend for 5.99 but they are probably cheaper elsewhere. Its a tool for removing watch backs, made by Rolson. It comes with a set of interchangable pins but it occured to me that if you replace the pins with 3/16" steel pegs, it is ideal for removing cartridge primers (inert ones of course!). With access to a lathe, various sizes if pin could be made to suit the smaller ones. The spacing between the pins is easily adjustable and you can use two or three. Beats a hammer and punch anyday!
Fred

 

[MissingSomething]

Good idea. Can you give more specifics on the tool itself... ie maker, model number... etc..

Would like to find a similar tool on this side of the pond...

Thanks,
Craig

 

[Fuzeman]

Hi Craig
I bought mine on Ebay a while back look under Watch supplies the one i have here is similar to one shown by Fred earlier but made by ANCHOR , but there is no address given.

 

[Fred]

Heres the link to the rolson catalogue. The item is on page 89 which is page 4 of the pdf. Hope this helps.

Fred
http://www.rolsontools.com/images/catalogue_pdfs/Rolson_Cat_08_(86-111).pdf

 

[navyman]

Thanks for the tip Fred,
I've been looking for a primer pocket tool for ages and this may well be the answer. I have a small lathe so adaptors should be possible.
Many thanks,
navyman.

 

[navyman]

Hello Fred,
Got one now in exchange for turning a shim for friends motorbike, works well, now will have to copy and make a smaller one for 37mm's etc!
Best regards,
navyman.

 

[spotter]

Is this the same type of tool ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAXA-TYPE-WAT...8|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

 

[jayteepee_1999]

And what is wrong with a hammer and chisel? JOKE!

 

[Madbomber31]

Or a pound of TNT :xd: :xd: :xd:

 

[gijunkman]

Only a pound?:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

 

[Fred]

Spotter, that ebay item that you mention is identical to mine.
Fred

 

[staples57]

That looks like the perfect tool if the primer has the slots for the tool.
What do you do if the primer doesn't have slots for an installation/removal tool
How do you remove those primers?

Thanks