410 reloaders

[DeepSouth]

Going to make wood loading blocks for 410 reloading. I have cherry, eastern cedar in 5/8" thick boards, red and white oak, ash, poplar, gum, hickory, cypress in 3/4" and 1 to 1 1/4" rough cut. I got a 9/16" paddle bit at Buck's for $3.50. I'm ready, just waiting on a good day to work outdoors. I searched their racks for a bottoming bit, none to be found.

 

[RED333]

On 3/13/2025 at 8:49 AM, DeepSouth said:

Is there a flat headed drill bit for making the pockets deeper?

Yep, called an " END MILL BIT"

https://www.amazon.com/Carbide-Tungsten-Fultes-Milling-Straight/dp/B07TWTZRQZ/ref=asc_df_B07TWTZRQZ?mcid=38d107ee941d33f08f6e034fd858890e&hvocijid=3663891999486422258-B07TWTZRQZ-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3663891999486422258&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026083&hvtargid=pla-2281435179058&psc=1

[DeepSouth]

Red, I looked at that set. even numbers, no dismals

I looked at primer charts. Large primers are .212", 5.40mm diameter. Drill bit chart. #3, .213", 5.41mm. There isn't a .212" bit size. 

I did find a .213 mill end bit for $37. Century #3, .213" drill bit for $7.50. Buck's has Century bits, see if they have a or a few #3, .213" tomorrow for half price. Grind the tip flat.

[DeepSouth]

Buck's, Southaven Supply, Home Depot and Lowes only have fractional drill bites. Amazon has a 5 pack of HHS bits for $15 with delivery 3/26.

[DeepSouth]

My source for using a jointer planer has been sold. Need to use one for a few short boards soon in the Memphis, TN area.

[DeepSouth]

Was hoping to have one in the Memphis area that I could use. Swing by and get primers from The Legend while up there. I have one lined up today in Grenada, MS, just not liking the 95 mile trip. Maybe Spain's will have some of their deals left.

Edited 19 hours ago by DeepSouth