Calpoly93 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I love the new Dillon anodized toolheads! Any chance we can trade in un-anodized ones, (and pay a little) for an anodized one? I can dream, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2733 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 anodized? Link to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Here's the link: http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/26151/catid/3/XL650_Billet_Aluminum_Color_Anodized_Toolheads I'm left scratching my head wondering why I would want one of these toolheads. Is there any performance enhancement? If it's just for looks then I'm not interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I see it now... there are four different colors so you can color code your calibers. I've got labels that do the same thing so again, they're not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Color coding! Caliber at a glance! ;-P And they sure are cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 they're very cool looking toolheads. however, it doesn't Worth it if they're like the ones i already have . mine are loose, had to clamp them to remove discrepancy in AOL. Wonder if these gets more tighter clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calpoly93 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 I just don't like raw aluminum. I'd like to think the anodized ones "slide home" into the press(es) better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefiantMenace Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I just don't like raw aluminum. I'd like to think the anodized ones "slide home" into the press(es) better... Hey you don't need excuses to bling out your press, you own it Im rattle canning mine with Krylon as we speak! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) my local powder coater will do one any color for alot less than a new anodized new..JMO Edited March 15, 2014 by usmc90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 my local powder coater will do one any color for alot less than a new anodized new..JMO So, your powder coater will buy you a new head and coat it for less than $35? That is a good deal. I bought five of the new heads today from Brian, he didn't even know about them yet so I might have the first to have bought some of them through him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calpoly93 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Isn't powder coating much thicker than anodizing? Seems like it would be too thick, but I'm not sure... RDA - sweet! All the same color, or a mix? You'll have to report on how you like them. I still would like an "upgrade option, where I could send in my "normal" tool head and say $10 or $15 for an anodized version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Isn't powder coating much thicker than anodizing? Seems like it would be too thick, but I'm not sure... RDA - sweet! All the same color, or a mix? You'll have to report on how you like them. I still would like an "upgrade option, where I could send in my "normal" tool head and say $10 or $15 for an anodized version... Yes, powder coating is THICK when compared to anodizing. As much as some here complain about tool head slop (a very highly over rated issue), maybe they need to powder coat their tool heads. Powder coating can be .0015" to .0030" while anodizing can be 0.00002" to 0.0007" (depends on method). I ordered two black (for my 300 Blackout), two blue (for my .223/5.56 set-up) and one silver (for 9mm). They look really nice, I doubt there is any performance difference but I needed some tool heads anyway so I ordered some. I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I guess... some folks will buy most anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2733 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I am interested to see if these will be of any tighter tolerances then the orginal ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayak1 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I love the new Dillon anodized toolheads! Any chance we can trade in un-anodized ones, (and pay a little) for an anodized one? I can dream, right? I am sure that you can put your old ones up for sale and they won't last long if you have the correct pricing. :-) It seems like one can never have enough tool heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Powder coating doesn't scratch near as easily as anodizing. I'll have to pass on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Label on the tool head works also.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Anyone buying the anodized toolheads for a 550, and want to sell a couple of the old ones, shoot me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Powder coating doesn't scratch near as easily as anodizing. I'll have to pass on these. Good point, with how roughly I treat tool heads, bashing them here and there, I am sure the anodizing will look like hell in no time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 All of the GSI tool heads I have are anodized but I don't have any problems with my plain cast tool heads either. My eyes are good enough and my reloading room well lighted enough that I can read what dies are in them so I don't need color coating, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBolt Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 It's more than just a color difference. I saw them at the Shot Show. The standard tool heads are cast aluminum. The anodized heads are machined from billet. Much more precise and stronger too. Would they make a difference in loading? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anm2_man Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I love the new Dillon anodized toolheads! Any chance we can trade in un-anodized ones, (and pay a little) for an anodized one? I can dream, right? I am sure that you can put your old ones up for sale and they won't last long if you have the correct pricing. :-) It seems like one can never have enough tool heads. Then you have to reset all of the dies - I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808win Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Do you think Dillon will stop selling the original toolheads at some point in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigs Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I don't know how dillon can claim the original old toolheads are "precision CNC machined". They are clearly cast zinc pot metal and not very precise. Now all they need to do is sell them with helicoils already in them and they'd have a good thing going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 gigs- yes, the standard toolheads are machined on a Makino CNC machine, from zinc alloy castings. Cast and machined in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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