1 FORSTER PRODUCTS – 310 East Lanark Avenue, Lanark, Illinois 61046 • P: 815-493-6360 • F: 815-493-2371 • forsterproducts.com Case Trimmers Original Case Trimmer The old standby for most calibers. Features • Trims most standard calibers from .171" to .459". • .490" diameter Cutter Shaft (17 cal. Cutter Shaft required for 17 cal.). • 5 3/8" long Base. • Uses Collets #1 through #4. • Collets and Pilots ordered separately. • Accommodates all six case trimmer accessories Order No. Description CT1010 Original Case Trimmer CT1010-CTC400 Replacement .490" Cutter Shaft CT1010-CTC417 17 cal. Cutter Shaft (required for 17 cal.) Note: Original Case Trimmers manufactured before June 1, 2010, required a Collet Housing enlargement to .610" when using the #4 Collet; those manufactured after this date already have this modification. Classic Case Trimmer Suitable for more than 300 big bore calibers. Features • Trims larger and classic black powder calibers. • Trims case lengths from 1-7/8" through 4-1/8". • Use the Standard Base (CT1010-CTB101) to trim shorter cases. • .552" diameter Cutter Shaft. • 6 1/2" long Base. • Uses Collets #5 through #8. • Collets and Pilots ordered separately. Order No. Description CLCT00 Classic Case Trimmer CLCT00-CTC400 Replacement .552" Cutter Shaft Years of use can dull your Cutter Shaft. We offer resharpening at our factory. Custom Machining Services CT1010 CT1010-CTC400 CT1010-CTC417 CLCT00-CTC400 CLCT00 I have one original Case Trimmer. I asked some friends about it, and the serious reloaders are unanimous: Forster’s are the Rolls Royce of Trimmers. That’s the right choice. Minot, ND Our Customers Say
Original Case TrimmerThe old standby for most calibers.
Features• Trims most standard calibers from .171" to .459".• .490" diameter Cutter Shaft (17 cal. Cutter Shaft required for 17 cal.).• 5 3/8" long Base. • Uses Collets #1 through #4.• Collets and Pilots ordered separately.• Accommodates all six case trimmer accessories
Order No. Description
CT1010 Original Case Trimmer
CT1010-CTC400 Replacement .490" Cutter Shaft
CT1010-CTC417 17 cal. Cutter Shaft (required for 17 cal.)
Note: Original Case Trimmers manufactured before June 1, 2010, required a Collet Housing enlargement to .610" when using the #4 Collet; those manufactured after this date already have this modification.
Classic Case TrimmerSuitable for more than 300 big bore calibers.
Features• Trims larger and classic black powder calibers.• Trims case lengths from 1-7/8" through 4-1/8".• Use the Standard Base (CT1010-CTB101) to trim shorter cases.• .552" diameter Cutter Shaft.• 6 1/2" long Base.• Uses Collets #5 through #8.• Collets and Pilots ordered separately.
Order No. Description
CLCT00 Classic Case Trimmer
CLCT00-CTC400 Replacement .552" Cutter Shaft
Years of use can dull your Cutter Shaft. We offer resharpening at our factory.
Custom Machining Services
CT1010
CT1010-CTC400
CT1010-CTC417
CLCT00-CTC400
CLCT00
I have one original Case Trimmer. I asked some friends about it, and the serious reloaders are unanimous: Forster’s are the Rolls Royce of Trimmers. That’s the right choice.
Original and Classic Case Trimmer KitsEach kit includes a Case Trimmer and a selection of Collets and Pilots to satisfy the needs of most rifle handloaders.
Order No. Description
CTK100Original Case Trimmer Kit. includes Original Case Trimmer; Collets #1, #2, #3; Pilots 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30
Order No. Description
CTK300Classic Case Trimmer Kit. includes Classic Case Trimmer; Collets #5, #6, #7; Pilots 458, 505, 510
Case Trimmer BasesOptional bases for the Original and Classic Case Trimmers. Description
• Standard Base (5 3/8" long): used with the Classic Case Trimmer to trim shorter cases, already included with the Original Case Trimmer.
• Long Base (6 1/2" long): used with the Original Case Trimmer for outside neck turning cases and hollow pointing cartridges longer than 2.80", already included with the Classic Case Trimmer.
Case Trimmer Base Style
Case Trimmer Type and Base Length
MINCase Length
MAXCase Length
Original Case Trimmer(CT1010)
4 5/8" base 0.00" 2.375"
5 3/8" base (std) .750" 3.125"
6 1/2" base 1.875" 4.250"
Classic Case Trimmer(CLCT00)
4 5/8" base .125" 2.250"
5 3/8" base .875" 3.00"
6 1/2" base (std) 2.00" 4.125"
Order No. Description
CT1010-CTB101 Standard Base (5 3/8" long)
CT1010-CTB103 Long Base (6 1/2" long)
Original
Classic
To add an extra ½" of adjustment (in two, ¼" increments), use the outer set of holes on the Case Trimmer Collet Housing and Bearing to re-mount them to the Base.
Tip
CTK100
CTK300
CT1010-CTB101
CT1010-CTB103
Tip
An adjustment of 1/2" (in 1/4" increments) is built into the Original Case Trimmer, allowing its capacity to be widened before it becomes necessary to use a Long Base (6 1/2"). To adjust, use the outer set of holes on the Collet Housing and Bearing to mount them to the Base.
WARRANTYAll Forster Products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. Parts excluded from the warranty are those that, by nature of their function, are subject to normal wear (such as springs, pins, etc.) or that have been altered, abused, or neglected. If the product is deemed defective by workmanship or materials, it will be repaired, reconditioned or replaced (at Forster’s option). This warranty supersedes all other warranties for Forster Products, whether written or oral.
ISO 9001: 2015 accredited HG0001 Issue 4, January 2019
Case Trimmers
Power Case TrimmerThis Case Trimmer fits on most standard drill presses and provides a very fast way to trim cases while still maintaining accuracy.
Features• Specifications are the same as the Original Case Trimmer. • The stop on your drill press spindle controls the case length. The
Line-up Bar helps guarantee simple, accurate alignment of your Case Trimmer and the drill press spindle.
• Collets and Pilots are interchangeable with the Original Case Trimmer. See Collet and Pilot ordering information.
• Accommodates all six case trimmer accessories.
Order No. Description
PT1010 Power Case Trimmer (includes Line-up Bar, Base and .490 Cutter Shaft)
PT1010-PCT400 Replacement .490" Power Cutter Shaft
PT1010-PCT417 17 cal. Cutter Shaft (required for 17 cal.)
Power Adapter for Case TrimmersAn easy and affordable way to turn any of your Forster Products miniature lathe Case Trimmers into a powered Case Trimmer.
Features• To operate, simply remove the handle from your Case Trimmer
and replace it with this adapter.• The Case Trimmer cutter shaft and stop collar are unchanged, so
accurate case length settings are maintained.• Your power screwdriver or drill provides the power.
Order No. Description
PA1000 Power Adapter for Case Trimmers
PA1000
PT1010-PCT400 PT1010-PCT417
PT1010
Base
Your Drill Press
.490"Cutter Shaft
Line-up Bar
I am in disbelief over the precision and accuracy of your products. I trimmed 40 cases, and there was not one variation.
