The long 3D printed bullet feeder road

This is the AmmoMike83 feeder combined with a few upgrades done by Backyard Inventor. I DO NOT sell these or have the files to share.

[@unclejohn1053]

That is just too cool tinman! I found myself mesmerized watching them flip. Dang you guys are smart!

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Uncle John. The credit goes to the guy that designed this! It works very well. It's fun watching them flip over when they're not oriented correctly 😁

[@backyardinventor9580]

Hi TinMan glad you decided to give my Mods a try, I spent many hours watching where things didn’t work and made my modifications to correct the problem. I found that 38 degrees seemed to be the sweet spot for the hopper at least a good starting point. The one I built for my buddy is still running good after 5000, so I think it has a good longevity. Will be building another soon and going to try a photosensitive resistance relay module for the shut off switch. Got the same motor coming in and going to make an adapter on my lathe. So good luck with it, think you’ll be happy with it. Harry

[@TinManReloading]

Harry, your modifications are absolutely great! Thank you for doing the hard work and sharing your solutions. I know Dave has been very happy with the bullet feeder you made for him. This is a great system and your modifications made it even better. Thank you again!

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Very Nice Job! Congrats to you, and all the others, who have worked so hard, to bring these home printed ones to this level!

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, PatriotPaul! It was a much bigger project than I had anticipated. But it was totally worth it!

[@MechInvent]

@@TinManReloading if that's true, do you offer the files somewhere ?

[@TinManReloading]

I do not. I'm sorry.

[@JacksonMalcolm]

I feel like reloaders are the only ones using 3D printing to its potential. Great video. I'll have to grab a 750 now..

[@TinManReloading]

It’s a great addition to the bench!

[@joshford7828]

I just finished the case feeder design from ammo mike. 100 percent are down on every case. Works like a charm. Having issues with the 3d printed bullet die on the bullet feeder and getting bullets base down every time. But wanted to thank you for your video. Its helped tremendously. First success I've had with this year long printing process.

[@TinManReloading]

Sweet! Glad to hear it man. I also didn't have much luck with the bullet feed dies. I just said screw it and bought the dies from DAA. 50 bucks, but no headaches.

[@joshford7828]

@@TinManReloading yeah I'm starting to think spending the 50 is worth it .

[@joshford7828]

@@TinManReloading so I just got the double alpha bullet die and feeds every time but I bought my own spring off Amazon and have no way to connect my spring to the die. Any ideas? I usually cut the lee clear bullet and case tube but none fit.

[@TinManReloading]

@@joshford7828 doesn't the spring fit inside of the bullet drop tubes that you printed out? The drop tube fits over the bullet feeder die.

[@joshford7828]

@@TinManReloading your a life saver. My light sensor tube printed out supports in this area and I didn't even think to pry it out. It now fits right over it. Thanks for the advice. I cant believe I missed that

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Man huge thanks for all the help and tips on making this. Works great! Ocean is going to love it

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks for your help as well! Just printed off the bullet feed die you sent me, waiting on bearings to get delivered for it. It looks great!

[@Dave-gd6rk]

Thanks for the great video. I have been working on one of these for the past week and just came across you video. I have downloaded all sorts of stl files and your description of the individual parts really helped.

[@TinManReloading]

That's great, Dave! I'm glad this helped you. I wish you the best of luck with this project and if you have any questions, I'll try to answer them the best I can.

[@TinManReloading]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4305343

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That is so so awesome! That’s not be lazy, that’s being efficient! Great video my friend!

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Dominic! I appreciate it!

[@joshford7828]

Love the video. Very informative, in headed down this road as soon as I get my 3d printer assembled. Going to need to do both nose up and down for my cast bullet. Love this mouse trap

[@TinManReloading]

It's definitely a project! Hardest parts were figuring out how to attach collator plates to your motor shaft, and getting everything to fit nicely.

[@TinManReloading]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4305343

[@joshford7828]

The original motor isn't available through China, so I got the replacement everyone suggested, do you have to increase the infill to strengthen the tub so you can mount the different motor? If you increase to 100 infill it the bowl turns into 2 and half day print

[@TinManReloading]

I printed the bowl at 20% infill and it works great. I do 4 bottom layers, 4 top layers, and 4 line wall thicknesses. It was an 18 hour print for me.

[@TinManReloading]

Also, I use a JGY370 motor.

[@ocean374]

That’s awesome it’s working beautifully you did a great job 3D printing 👍👍

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Julio! Still have a couple pieces to draw up and print for you. I may need to text message you and ask a couple questions!

[@ocean374]

Cool 👍

[@tonygslc801]

Nice Work Brother! Nothing more satisfying than making something on your own 👊😎🇺🇸

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Lakeview! Took a lot of work getting it figured out but it was worth it!

[@williebulletman5217]

Great job TinMan I’m so happy you got them working . You could have not said it any ( BETTER ) Julio is a super nice guy I can’t wait to shake his hand and give him a big ass Hug

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Willie! I hope to meet him too. Julio is an outstanding guy and I hope everyone makes it to Dead Zero when all this virus crap blows over!

[@andy79z28]

Great Job - I am the lazy one I just ordered a bullet/case feeder - looks and works great

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Andy! Which one did you order?

[@JeffinTD]

Awesome. Absolutely awesome. I’ve got to get myself a 3D printer and try this. Love that it can convert between nose up and nose down. Could have it mounted to a Dillon 1050, and use the extra length of coil to feed a Lee APP to size powder coated bullets.

[@TinManReloading]

Thats what I do! It feeds bullets for my 750 and brass and bullets both for my APP.

[@JeffinTD]

Got one printed up, and am working on setting up the app. For the motor, I found some SS tube 8mm od, 6mm id that I mounted to the motor by staking it. There is a place on eBay that offers that form factor but with a longer, 8mm D shaft, so I picked up a couple- if I build another.

[@idahorodgersusmc]

Your taking the "doing it easy" to a whole different level 👍

[@TinManReloading]

I bust my ass just to be lazy, don't I? 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@CrankyCleatus]

That's awesome Tinman !!! Julio will love it...it's exactly what a Lee APP needs :)

[@TinManReloading]

Oh, Cranky is Team APP now 🤣🤣🤣

[@CrankyCleatus]

TinMan No...bad...no....Only saying a bullet is feeder is what APP needed to worthwhile 😂

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Pretty cool nice job brother and very cool of you sending one to Julio

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Scotsman. Just gotta button a couple things up before I get it out to him!

[@jamest2168]

That is awesome! Great video.

[@TinManReloading]

Thank you, James!

[@Jerry-dk8se]

A lot of engineering for a "lazy" guy. 😉 Great job, bud! 👍 This was a huge feat.

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Jerry. There were a few times when I wanted to bash my head against my bench, but got through it 🤣

[@mario3804]

Bro that's an amazing bullet feeder.

[@TinManReloading]

Youre an amazing bullet feeder 💋

[@mckwilly]

pretty awesome TinMan 😯👍😎

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, MCK! 👌👍

[@ammomike5070]

Very well done, Sir! :)

[@TinManReloading]

Thank you! You did a fantastic job designing this bullet feeder. Well done to you as well!

[@ammomike5070]

@@TinManReloading Thank you as well!

[@backyardinventor9580]

@@ammomike5070 Hi Ammo Mike, I just saw your reply on this. I just want to thank you for all of your hard work on this so guys like me could put our own ideas into it. I was highly disappointed when Double Alpha hit you with a cease and desist order. This was DIY project for many but Double Alpha was afraid of the little guy taking away money and profits from them. Thanks again for all you have done for us!

[@gunsnwater2668]

So cool. I have to print one.

[@backyardinventor9580]

Hi TinMan, just watching your video again and saw the anti- tip bracket getting hung up. The one thing I noticed that the bullet plate was not running true and that’s why the anti-tip was hitting. The motor you have is that a 6mm shaft of 8mm shaft? The bullet plates from ammo mike have a 8mm hole and maybe the roll pin is off center slightly. So one or both of those cold be the problem. Good luck buddy

[@TinManReloading]

I noticed that when I was editing the video. The plate slides around when it spins the shaft vertically so gravity moves it downward. I never measured the roll pin I installed on the plate, so it's probably too short. I can't remember the shaft dimension off the top of my head. I'll check it out when I get home. Thanks, Harry! If anything I can take that roll pin off and get a different one tacked onto the shaft.

[@joshford7828]

Is the spring adapter that you printed for 1/2 Inside diameter spring? If so does this work for 9mm or will it be to big. I have a file for a small and a large, and I need to order spring. Only loading 9mm and 357 so I need to know what spring diameter to buy and which adapter to print. Just got my 3d printer working and have a few small parts already made. Getting excited

[@TinManReloading]

The large spring will work for 9mm as long as they're heavier than 90 grains. Yes, 1/2" spring is the large drop tube.

[@joshford7828]

@@TinManReloading thank you

[@AbsolutionArmament]

Out of the selection of motors what would you recommend? This or the mr bullet feeder motor?

[@bigal7561]

Very top shelf

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Big Al! Been a couple weeks in the making but it has paid off!

[@Pyro17059]

I just printed most of this bullet feeder. printed a hand crank to test it out and it works. My only question is, when feeding bullets nose down, what piece am I missing ? theres 3 holes on the bottom of the slide in adjustable pieces, but I don't see any parts that would attach to it. I printed the little plug for the other hole..the piece I think I need would look similar, just smaller with only 3 mounting holes and a center hole to fit whichever diameter tube is needed..? Im probably just being dumb..

[@TinManReloading]

Not being dumb at all. Theres a part called Spring Adapter (I think) in the file folder. One for a large spring and one for a small spring. It's the same spring adapter you use for feeding bullets nose up, you just move it to the slider and only use 3 screw holes.

[@Pyro17059]

@@TinManReloading I'm printing that piece right now....I think its a different diameter though? And the "bolt circle" is different. I THINK...I'll wait till its done printing and report back. I was just going off the "plug" piece that I already had printed. But we shall see

[@Pyro17059]

@@TinManReloading ok...Its all good. The holes line up after all 🤦‍♂️ dont know what I was doing earlier. Super excited to get this thing up and running. Of all the parts that are reloading, I HATE sizing bullets. This will help!

[@flashback212]

Wow, great work. This is freaking awesome. Where can we find the print files to make these bad boys for ourselves our reloaders?

[@TinManReloading]

You’ll have to do some digging (I can’t put the link here) but on the really large cast boolit forum there’s a thread about Making That Bullet Collator. You’ll find what you’re looking for around page 194.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

Found it:). Very cool!

[@TinManReloading]

Thank you, Jeff!

[@jaysirois6286]

@TinMan Do you remember what RPM that motor is? There seem to be quite a few choices for the JGY-370

[@TinManReloading]

10rpm is plenty. Slower is better, because lower RPMs will have more torque.

[@johnstuhlmiller6317]

can you share the files somewhere to recreate this?

[@sunnesonne]

Where would I find the motor with pin? Spent too much time looking for one already

[@TinManReloading]

I tig welded a roll pin to the shaft on a JGY370 motor for mine. Just needs a couple tack welds.

[@TinManReloading]

You might also be able to get one thats threaded down the center of the shaft and use an M2 or M3 wing nut as the pin.

[@chicowize]

That is very cool TinMan. Have you tried adjusting your expander funnel on your powder dropper to allow that bullet to sit more square? Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks Chico! Yeah, I gave a little more flare and less flare, and got it running pretty good, but sometimes they still tip a bit. Beveled base bullets would probably be fine using the regular expander, but all I run is plain base. I'll make a vid comparing the two when they get delivered.

[@papasplace2]

That looks so good...you did well. How much filament did it take to print all the parts?

[@TinManReloading]

I can't remember exactly. I think 2 rolls got it done.

[@gregpruitt1647]

So, the bullets are supposed to fall into the press nose down, and not nose up?? I don't have a 3D printer. Is it possible to buy one of these already printed?

[@cindyclodfelter4160]

Hi TinMan, I have a Dilloñ xl750 and I am in need of a bullet drop /case feeder. Is this something you make for purchase.

[@signlsirchir2156]

9 out of ten presses are mounted to a wobbly rickety POS bench.

[@SnJMAX]

It would be pretty cool if someone came up with a design that uses of 5 gallon bucket

[@TinManReloading]

I think I've seen some guys make these out of 2.5 gallon buckets and homemade collator plates. Thats way more involved than I probably would have gotten. Lol!

[@rollerchristopher1]

Is there a list of bolt hardware to assemble the unit?

[@TinManReloading]

Not that I'm aware of. I think a lot of the screws were smaller metric screws or #6 and #8 wood screws. I bought a big assortment of screws at Harbor Freight that came with an organizer and only had to go buy a couple weird ones other than the HF set

[@jamespollard1670]

I'd install a rubber bumper stop to that clicky thingy . It clicking would drive me crazier .

[@TinManReloading]

Hehehehe. I'll wait til the wifes home and turn it on. "WHAT IS THAT NOISE?" "I have no idea dear" 🤣🤣🤣

[@jetthreat5000]

Additionally, what are you using as a power supply?

[@TinManReloading]

I'm just using a 12v 30A power supply from Amazon, much like the ones that run our 3D printers.

[@Pyro17059]

I dont mind adding the bullet by hand whike loading, but when Im running my cast bullets through a push through sizer, my fingers start to cramp ...wonder if it could be adapted to that somehow 🤔

[@TinManReloading]

Yes it can. Check out my video VR to PC Bullet Empire, it's one of my newer ones. I hooked it up to my Lee APP press to size 9mm cast bullets.

[@billjohnson53]

Looks great. What filament are you using?

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, Bill! I use Esun PLA Pro filament. I have great luck with it. Amazon sells it, but Matter Hackers is another good place to get it. Matter Hackers usually ships same day and has free shipping.

[@hhe5218]

What infill percentage and wall thickness did you use for the body? The thingiverse links have been nuked

[@TinManReloading]

I think I did 4 wall thicknesses and 20 percent infill IIRC. If you bump the wall thickness to 5, it might get rid of the tiny gaps on the rim on the bowl. 4 walls caused my extruder to jump around randomly while it was printing the infill for the rim, which to me was a waste of time. Try 5 thicknesses and preview a rim-only layer in your slicer to see if it does any stupid stuff with the infill.

[@ArmatisReviews]

Man if you did a step-by-step series on how to pick all of the parts you need to print for this, and what to get to put this together, I bet it'd be really popular.

[@TinManReloading]

I agree completely! That might be one of he things on my to do list. I'm still renovating my house so it will be a little bit before I start making vids often, but I like your idea.

[@ArmatisReviews]

@@TinManReloading I just built a house so I know your pain there. Need to finish my gun room -_-

[@ericcarrillo2185]

Hey Tinman I’m building a bullet feeder myself can I ask what gauge wire your using and what size screws did you use to put it together

[@TinManReloading]

I'm using what I had and could get locally, 16 gauge. For screws, most are M3 screws if I remember correctly. Longest one you'll need is 16mm, the rest are 8-12mm long. I use small,short wood screws for attaching the drop tube to the base. I have a big screw assortment kit from Harbor Freight and that comes in really handy, but it doesnt have longer M3 screws.

[@ericcarrillo2185]

TinMan thank you I’m on amazon now ordering parts

[@173rdUSmilitary]

Are there modes for rifle bullets?

[@OzarkSpirit]

Looks awesome! 2:15 is that a blow up doll.? 🤐🤭😂🤣😇

[@TinManReloading]

He was naughty so I put him in time-out 🤣🤣

[@Billbobaker]

You could add a rubber bumper to dampen that spring snap noise easily enough... Wonder if anyone is selling these as a kit yet..

[@TinManReloading]

I've thought about adding a dampener to it, just haven't gotten around to it yet. I dont believe anyone can sell these, as Double Alpha has a patent on the bullet flipping ramp. A guy on Facebook sells them I think, but without the flipping ramp. It separates nose up and nose down bullets into 2 separate drop chutes.

[@Billbobaker]

@@TinManReloading I have downloaded all of his posted plans.. the ramps are easy to machine.

[@T.A.B.Videos]

Nice idea

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks, treesablowin!

[@jimh3588]

Great video. Getting into the 3D printer arena. However cannot find a source for the file, any leads?

[@vincentapuron4870]

I just started printing this and your video has helped a lot. Do you know if there is a plate to make it a case feeder instead of a bullet feeder?

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks! Yes, there is a case feeder plate set on Thingiverse or at least there was. I'll see if its still on there.

[@vincentapuron4870]

@@TinManReloading Also do you know where I can get the T piece that attaches to the motor?

[@TinManReloading]

Ok, im gonna point you in the direction of where to get the new and updated version of this bullet feeder. I'll post a comment with the link to where to get the files. When you copy the link and get the files, let me know so I can delete it. On GitHub, click the green Code button and then click Download All Files.

[@vincentapuron4870]

@@TinManReloading Got it. Thanks a million, saw the small brass plate in there.

[@TinManReloading]

@@vincentapuron4870 there's an EXCELLENT user manual in there as well.

[@brian1978503]

Do you have a link for that spring on Amazon?

[@TinManReloading]

There was a seller called The Stop Shop selling them. I used 1/2" for most things and 3/8" for 223 bullets. I believe its called gravel spring or something similar? I cant find the link.

[@blygutta8280]

Great video. Do you use the 105gn swc from lee ? I can`t get a smooth run with those bullets. 9mm rn is no problem, but the short 105gn i a pain in the... to get right in ammo mike`s feeder. Great if you have anny tricks to share about that bullet. I and my frends shoot the 105gn alot here in Norway

[@TinManReloading]

I don't shoot that bullet. I do know that the SWC bullets can be finicky to run through these. The plates on Thingiverse made by Backyard Inventor might help in that scenario. They are thin plates that go under the collator plate that help push the noses of the bullets to the outside edge of the base. Let me know if you can't find them and I'll try to post a link to them.

[@13letsgoredwings]

@TinMan what stl are you using for the drop spring holder?

[@TinManReloading]

bf_v2_spring_housing_large

[@TinManReloading]

Large is for anything larger than a 90 grain .356 bullet.

[@13letsgoredwings]

@@TinManReloading how did you get your drop spring to stay? I'm trying to duplicate what you did with yours and I can't get my spring to stay. Thanks for your time and response.

[@nickhyslop5743]

That is very impressive. What is the application for dropping the bullet nose down?

[@TinManReloading]

Thanks! Nose down would be for sizing bullets using the Lee APP press. It works the best doing round nose profiles for nose down. Semi wadcutters are kinda finicky, but doable.

[@jeffreygoodness549]

Your controler box for the electrical do you have the STL?

[@TinManReloading]

Its called FrightProps speed controller box on Thingiverse.

[@BrokeBeardedGuy]

whats your over rough costs in this?

[@TinManReloading]

Motor is 10-15, filament is around 23, spring for feeding bullets is about 25, photo sensor control board is about 18, and the power supply was 20. About a hundred bucks total.

[@jawsmod]

Can you share where you got the long spring? What it is, size and where you purchased? Thanks.

[@TinManReloading]

On Amazon. It's a brake line protector spring, 1/2". You get 16 foot for 25 bucks. Type "Gravel Guard Spring 1/2" in search. Sold by The Stop Shop.

[@TinManReloading]

If you're doing rifle calibers, you'll need a smaller spring. I'm GUESSING that the 3/8" is the size you'll need, but I'm not for sure on that. The 1/2" will work from 9MM to 45ACP pistol bullets and in between.

[@jawsmod]

@@TinManReloading Ordered. Thanks!

[@joshford7828]

1/2" is out of stock everywhere

[@jeremystrauss3305]

What 3d printer do u use and where did u get the schematics to print it. I like that alot!

[@TinManReloading]

I use an Ender 3 Pro and the files are available every now and then on Thingiverse

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

send me your email for the files

[@simpsonrdlarry4385]

So don’t they make a bullet feeder that is all one kit? Or are you just making a few changes to make a better mousetrap? Looks pretty cool. Must be a lot of work to print all of those pieces. I’m not a computer guy so I have no idea how to go about making something like that.

[@TinManReloading]

This one does nose up or down. I switched between the two in the vid because I already had the nose-up set up on my Dillon. It was a headache, but its doable! If you buy a bullet feeder like this from say, Double Alpha, they are $470. I'm probably 80 bucks into each of these. Lol.

[@simpsonrdlarry4385]

TinMan oh ok holy shit that’s way cheaper!! Dam you should start selling parts! Hahahaha wow that’s pretty cool that you can print all that stuff out! I wouldn’t have any clue how to do any of that stuff!!

[@helturflippad]

This looks awesome, are you luring me down the path to 3D printing?!? :)) Ehmmm the links to the printer is not working/down, anyone know where to find the files? Is there anyway to get these files somewhere? Great video, well done!!! May the force be with you mates /Lousy shot from Sweden

[@turbotrix19]

Would you happen to have the STL files as it seems files were deleted from thingiverse thanks in advance

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

send me your email

[@tonybeal5120]

I would like them to please [e-mail]

[@braianviola]

Hi, I can't find the file to download anymore

[@hectorgonzalez7416]

U said on the stand mount u use a m5 nut doesn’t that seem small??

[@TinManReloading]

It might be an M6, come to think of it. Whichever bolt fits through the hole in the printed part for the stand mount. I dont remember off the top of my head.

[@hectorgonzalez7416]

TinMan o ok koo I’m go today see witch one fits

[@bobkarstien1248]

Do you have the STL files that you can share? They are no longer available on thingyverse

[@TinManReloading]

Check the pinned comment. I think he can help you.

[@CarlosContreras-ek8jb]

How much plastic does it take to make it

[@TinManReloading]

I'm not exactly sure, as I used several different colors of filament. I would say that one full roll would get you almost everything you need, but that's just a guess.

[@CarlosContreras-ek8jb]

Ok 👌

[@scooter0241]

The open file for ammomike gone? I printed this feeder like 2 years ago but I cant find his files anymore on thingiverse.

[@TinManReloading]

The company that makes Mr Bullet Feeders keeps coming after him for copyright infringement, so Thingiverse keeps taking it down.

[@FrankieCoda]

Theres loads of remixes (with original files) on Thingiverse:) Matter of looking.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

send me your email if you need the files.

[@mountandhang]

@@DaveSmith-cp5kj could you email me the files?

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@mountandhang go to my channel and send me an email at the email on my about page.

[@hhe5218]

do you have a link to the bullet flipper conversion?

[@TinManReloading]

You mean the nose-down conversion? Its on Thingiverse by Backyard Inventor. I'll see if I can find it.

[@ericbruns888]

Hey Dave. Crushing it on the video. Been trying to me an old old magma original feeder and it driving me nuts. Can you point a guy on where to find this file now a days?

[@TinManReloading]

There's a thread on a popular cast bullet site about collators that should lead you in the right direction. Thats about all I'm gonna say.

[@jblackriver]

Thank you for the awesome video. I'm looking into building one myself for 9mm. Could you help with locating the print files, they seem to be a bit hard to find thiese days?

[@TinManReloading]

I dont have a source online to find them and they're too large to email, unfortunately. I'm surprised nobody has hosted these files on castboolits forum or anything. Thanks for watching!

[@TinManReloading]

Did you see the comment I pinned on this video? There's a guy that has them for people who need them.

[@jblackriver]

Thanks, I located them after a couple days of searching and asking around.

[@simpsonrdlarry4385]

So how does it work when you do the nose down version? I haven’t seen the Saturday night chats for a few weeks so I’m kinda behind of what you’ve been doing. But it looks pretty impressive nice work!!

[@TinManReloading]

The nose down is for sizing your bullets on the APP press. I dont have one yet so I couldn't show running one for the APP, but I do run a nose-up on my Dillon. The nose down just makes a bullet fall into the hole if its nose down and if its nose up, theres a ledge that the base rides on.

[@marcelo8038]

where can I download AmmoMike files? At thingiverse I receive 404 not found.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

send me your email

[@itsasinine3337]

product links would be nice

[@FrankieCoda]

Hi TinMan I am genuinely not winning with the flipper, it seems to get caught in the bullet groove and this stalls the motor. I have adjusted the spring and made it softer but no luck. I also tried reprinting it as an L shape so that the bottom misses the tray but the top is able to hit the bullet out of its position.

[@TinManReloading]

How many RPM is the motor youre using? If you're using a motor with a gearing of 20 or more RPM and dialing down the speed using a speed controller, you might not have enough torque to rotate when you dial the voltage down to the speed you want. Think of it like starting a car off the line in 5th gear. A motor with 6-10 rpm is ideal. Also, how do you have your spring? The default flipper that uses a compression spring goes from the nub on the back of the flipper and literally just bends down into a corner of the square housing on the feeder.

[@FrankieCoda]

@@TinManReloading - I was unable to get the 10rpm motor locally (South Africa) so my next best option was a 120 rpm and I have a speed controller installed. Like you said, by dialing it down, it probably has no low down torque. I have the default flipper that uses the square housing for compression. Do you reckon a 10rpm motor will do the trick? Thank you for responding, wish there was an easier way of chatting to you, have loads of questions.

[@TinManReloading]

I think that is your problem. A speed controller works by reducing voltage. If you cut down a 120RPM motor to speeds suitable for a bullet feeder, the voltage will be very low and not produce much torque at all. I think a 10 RPM motor would absolutely fix your issue. Can you get them shipped to you via Ebay?

[@FrankieCoda]

Hi @TinMan, Thank you so much!!!! It was definitely a motor speed issue - you definitely need the torque to be able to use the flipper effectively. Cant Thank you enough.

[@ericcarrillo2185]

Where can I find that speed controller box

[@TinManReloading]

I found it on Thingiverse. It's for the RioRand speed controller. The creator was FrightTrips or something of that nature, I cant remember off the top of my head.

[@FreeMan22401]

How can i buy this please?

[@williamtalley3072]

How do i get a price quote?

[@arnoroux8550]

Tinman, You have plates you use when you want your bullets to go nose down, I cheked on thigiverse under the Open Bullet Feeder from Ammo Mike but the plates is not in there. Where did you got the plates stl Files

[@arnoroux8550]

I Found it here, Is this the one www.thingiverse.com/thing:4082769

[@TinManReloading]

I did use the Backyard Inventor plates in this video. There is a nose down flip plate in the AmmoMike files as well, but his doesnt use a plate under the collator plate.

[@MrMetalmaniac1969]

Could this be converted to a case feeder?

[@TinManReloading]

Yes it can. I'm working on printing the case feederplates as we speak! Video on that soon.

[@joshford7828]

I would really like to see that.

[@joshford7828]

@@TinManReloading any updates on the case feeder plates?

[@TinManReloading]

@@joshford7828 Yes! I have printed all three sizes available and they work great. I'm sorry,I forgot to do a video about it. But I will try when I get time. Its hard with a 5 month old, hahaha.

[@joshford7828]

@@TinManReloading i get it. Have 4 kids, started my bullet feeder journey 10 months ago and its still not done.

[@jasonmawbey]

hey man this looks good got the stl? i had started printing on on before just didnt get it to work this good

[@TinManReloading]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4305343

[@MechInvent]

@@TinManReloading rip link.

[@zaskodr]

looking for flipper stl. The one that kicks bullet out

[@rstokes7576]

Is there anyway you can send me that bullet drop file please. I ordered the same limit switches as you and do not have that type drop to house the larger limit switch, you must of made it.

[@rstokes7576]

Never mind. Found it

[@TinManReloading]

They're in the folder, but it's a little tricky to navigate which part is which. I switched over to the light barrier board switch and I like it a lot more! I'll do a video on it soon.

[@danielmorrison7579]

Is that a blow up doll I see in the background?

[@TinManReloading]

How do you know what a blow up doll looks like? 🤣 Yes, it was mailed to me by a friend. This video explains it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3m3qqqphtKSjZI I just laughed really hard at your comment.

[@dubillo]

Hello, would someone have the STL? I bought the printer and the pandemic just started and after 8 rolls making screens I left it stopped and now I have it again and I would like to do this project thanks and regards

[@chriscarmichael483]

Anyone have info on where to get the cutoff switch? Mouser 540-E22-85HX (Operating Force: 0.01 N !!) - discontinued

[@TinManReloading]

I switched over to a photo sensor board. Way more reliable. Check my video Slow Loading Sunday for a quick overview of that setup. Or, an easier way to get ome of those switches would be to order one from Dillon. The one they use for their case feeders is exactly the same and an empty case will function the switch.

[@chriscarmichael483]

TinMan I looked into the photo sensor. I’ll check out the video. Thanks for the reply. Excited to get started on this.

[@TinManReloading]

No problem man. It takes some tinkering but it's a great addition. The Dillon switch would probably work well for you also, just depends which route you want to go. If you need any help, feel free to ask. Good luck!

[@mavestival1]

VOCE PODERIA FORNECER O LINK PARA DOWNLOA

[@backlash00]

This has been out there for two years and I just paid $587.02 for a Mr. Bulletfeeder (to my door). And it has a tie wrap holding the sensor switch on. They were using YELLOW tie wraps. They must have hired another 12 YO engineer who decided to conceal it by switching to black Or they ran out of YELLOW. I'm going to be sick.

[@jgalvar]

Thanks for the video! You mentioned the motor w the threaded shaft with a welded rollpin to a screw would be ideal... Don't you think the torque when operating would back out the screw? Also curious what size roll pin. Thanks!!

[@TinManReloading]

I think I used a 1/8" roll pin, but 3/32 might be better unless you use the included collator plate generator that comes with the files. You can make your shaft/key hole about any dimension you want. I just realized what would be easier, is to use an M3 wing screw (thumb screw) and just change the hole in the collator plate to fit around the wing screw and the tabs. As for backing the screw out, some blue loc-tite would fix that. You shouldn't need to remove the thumb screw for any reason? But if you did, you can still break the blue stuff.

[@TinManReloading]

This might work in the M3-10mm variation. Might be a tad long, but the threaded portion could be cut down. www.amazon.com/dp/B083JC9FH9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3bDKFb29F0YQE

[@jgalvar]

@@TinManReloading right on! I'm curious if loctite will hold up but should be fine like you said. Also kicking around the idea of going the route of motor with longer shaft then drill out a hole and press in a roll pin www.ebay.com/itm/232461086665

[@jgalvar]

@@TinManReloading can you tell me the distance between the roll pin center and the base of the shaft? This will help me determine where to drill the hole if I go that route.

[@TinManReloading]

I just got to work and won't be home til late tonight, but if I remember correctly, I dont think my motor shaft was tall enough to drill a hole to put a roll pin through it. Thats why I tack welded the pin onto the end of the shaft. I can check when I get home if I remember.

[@mikeanders73]

cool

[@divotr2829]

Having trouble sourcing a reasonable priced drop spring, shouldn't have to pay $15. Help

[@TinManReloading]

Brake line cover spring. 1/2". Amazon had it, 25 buns for 16 feet. Not sure if it's still there or not. 1/2" is the large, not sure what size the small spring is.

[@divotr2829]

@@TinManReloading Thanx, DAA spring up to 35

[@TinManReloading]

@@divotr2829 They're charging 35 bucks for a foot and a half of spring?!?!?!

[@Motorboater1234]

Does anyone still have this file I could get?

[@MBatYT]

Is there still a need?

[@Motorboater1234]

@@MBatYT yes

[@teddysgunshop2318]

Are u selling any

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

I can make it for you, send me your email.

[@justinwolden399]

Is there anybody out there selling 3d printed bullet feeders?

[@TinManReloading]

I think there was a guy named Karl Bibbs selling them on Facebook, but i don't know for sure.

[@holgeraussoest]

If you are interested by building it yourself and you just need the printed parts - you can order them easily and cheap on treatstock.com

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

I can make them for you, send me your email and we can sort it out. Shipping may cost too much if you live outside America though.

[@justinwolden399]

I made one with the open source files. It works great and makes life much easier

[@joemccallum710]

Idk how hard making a dollar is for you, but for me it's easy, that being said..the lazy deal...spend the money on double alpha and you won't be jamming up

[@TinManReloading]

I have their expanders for every caliber and also their bullet feed dies. They run great 👍

[@agnessaletnik1297]

Double Alpha Didn't Design Their Bullet Feeder,They Bought K.I.S.S Bullet Feeder Company And Patents which existed way before Double Apha

[@incoldblooderz]

I have all STL if you want.

[@TinManReloading]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4305343

[@incoldblooderz]

@@TinManReloading Yes Mike is back again :)

[@kennethallen1155]

I cant find the files can you send them to me

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@kennethallen1155 Send me your email.

[@zaskodr]

ANYONE HAVE THE FILES?

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

I do send me your email

[@jetthreat5000]

I would look at the Chute and spring adapter on this remix. Much better design for swapping out spring sizes. www.thingiverse.com/thing:3207921/files

[@jetthreat5000]

oh, and there is a ramp mod in that remix that will stop the bullets from traveling up the ramp too.

[@TinManReloading]

That's awesome, man! Will definitely check those out. Are those your designs? Very nicely done. Thank you! Sorry for the late reply, I don't get comment notifications.