For those of us making our own 300 Blackout brass.
I designed a 3D printed chute that works with the ZEP style 300 Blackout cutoff jigs, a Harbor Freight mini cutoff saw and small ShapVac (1 1/4"). The 223/5.56 necks and most of the brass 'glitter' gets vacuumed up. The cut brass to be converted to 300 Blackout drops out the bottom of the chute and in my case into bucket on the floor next to my work bench. This has significantly sped up my cutting with a lot less stopping and very little mess to clean up afterwords.
If you have one of these setups and would like to purchase the chute, let me know via PM or email at [email protected]. I'll sell them for $30 shipped. They are made to order and payment can be made via PayPal once its ready to ship.
I'm new to 300BlkTalk but long time member at www.northwestfirearms.com with 100% positive feedback.
Edit 11/19
I now have a second version that incorporates the cutoff jig into the vacuum chute for those that don't have or want a Zep jig. Version 2 is $40 shipped.
Also, I will guarantee 100% satisfaction or your money back. Discount prices for military and first responders, email me for details.
3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
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3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
Last edited by Umrek on Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:17 am, edited 5 times in total.
Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
Can you post some more pictures? Maybe of how the cases drop after trimming or a pic of just the 3d printed chute?
I set mine up to feed from right to left, and I see you are set up left to right. Don't even know the name of the "jig" I use so not sure your chute will work for me but I like the idea. Bought a 3D printed primer chute to keep the used primers off the floor when depriming. It works like a charm!
I set mine up to feed from right to left, and I see you are set up left to right. Don't even know the name of the "jig" I use so not sure your chute will work for me but I like the idea. Bought a 3D printed primer chute to keep the used primers off the floor when depriming. It works like a charm!
Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
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You are correct. The Zep jigs feed from the left. My chute is offset for the right and uses the bolt holes in the saw base to attach to. It wouldn't work in the left of the saw.
The large circular portion with the 300 Blackout label is a cone that funnels the cut brass to a hole below it. My block of wood base has a large hole cut in it where it aligns with this cone. You could attach a hose to direct the cut brass if you wanted to. I just locate it over a bucket on the floor and the brass falls right into it. Here's a few more pictures.
You are correct. The Zep jigs feed from the left. My chute is offset for the right and uses the bolt holes in the saw base to attach to. It wouldn't work in the left of the saw.
The large circular portion with the 300 Blackout label is a cone that funnels the cut brass to a hole below it. My block of wood base has a large hole cut in it where it aligns with this cone. You could attach a hose to direct the cut brass if you wanted to. I just locate it over a bucket on the floor and the brass falls right into it. Here's a few more pictures.
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Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
With pushing brass from left to right what holds it at the correct distance for the cut? My design feeds from R to L and uses a pin to index the case. Interested in ordering one just dont like to have my finger under the saw motor during the cut.
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Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
On the Zep jigs there is a small spring loaded ball bearing that indexes on the case rim/extractor groove. This detent holds the brass at the correct length from the blade. My chute butts up against the Zep jig and is only designed to work on the right side covering the saw blade. So unfortunately if you feed brass R to L this chute will not work.Bob the nailer wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:33 pm With pushing brass from left to right what holds it at the correct distance for the cut? My design feeds from R to L and uses a pin to index the case. Interested in ordering one just dont like to have my finger under the saw motor during the cut.
Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
Probably one of the best, safest jigs out there.Bob the nailer wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:33 pm With pushing brass from left to right what holds it at the correct distance for the cut? My design feeds from R to L and uses a pin to index the case. Interested in ordering one just dont like to have my finger under the saw motor during the cut.
The jig bolts to the saw base using existing holes so yo can set cutting length and square.
the case is fully enclosed and there is a detent ball and spring that snaps into the rim of the case so no hands required to hold the case. push the cut case out with the new case.
Pics here in the add with install instructions.
viewtopic.php?f=179&t=8084
Video of use
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2rySmFSnk ... ata_player
I think that chute would be a nice addition
300 Blackout, not just for sub-sonics.
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Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
Very nice addition to our jigs.
Lots of good minds and helpful people out there!
Lots of good minds and helpful people out there!
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Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
I was one of the first in Washington that reviewed this awesome companion to the cutoff jig.
I'll try and find my review later. Rest assured it is the real deal for clean 300BLK conversion.
Jim Sr.
I'll try and find my review later. Rest assured it is the real deal for clean 300BLK conversion.
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Re: 3D Printed Chute for Cutting Down 223/5.56 Brass
Thank you for the kind words sir!Caveman Jim wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:54 am I was one of the first in Washington that reviewed this awesome companion to the cutoff jig.
I'll try and find my review later. Rest assured it is the real deal for clean 300BLK conversion.
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