help setting up RT 1200 trimmer

[rvb]

I'm setting up the RT 1200 trimmer for .223 on a 550. I have the die set so it sizes correctly. I have a size die in station #1 and the trim/size die in #3. Both are set so they size the same.

I am having trouble seeing the right way to set up the vac assembly so that it fits well. The die sits so low, the locator pins for the tool head are in the way.

I even [gasp] read the manual and it says it should surround the chip exhaust port on the trim die. But I cannot get the assembly that low.

Are you all modifying the vac assembly? I could drill a hole or something for clearance for the pin.

Thanks!

-rvb

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[rick t]

Looks good to me !! Just don't put the die head pin in or trim in another position. I have a 650 don't know if there is room to move it on a 550.

[anm2_man]

When I had my 550 and used the 1200 trimmer on it, I made a special tool head pin out of a nail. This allows you to lower the vac assembly so that it actually will collect the chips. On the 650 there are no clearance problems.

[High Lord Gomer]

On my 550 I just don't use the rear pin when using the trimmer.

[rvb]

Just don't put the die head pin in

On my 550 I just don't use the rear pin when using the trimmer.

I made a special tool head pin out of a nail.

thanks for the responses. I was wondering about not using the pin, but didn't want to have alignment problems.

The thought of using a roofing nail had already crossed my mind.

seems like we have a consensus.

-rvb