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NT-1500 DELUXE NECK TURNING TOOL Reviews & Ratings

SINCLAIR NT-1500 DELUXE NECK TURNING TOOL

The Sinclair NT-1500 Neck Turning Tool’s ergonomic exterior is a slightly scaled down version of the premium model and features fine (80 threads per inch) adjustment on the cutter depth screw. The adjustment screw is engraved with hash-marks for easy fine-tune adjustment. Each mark on the adjustment screw corresponds to an approximate 0.001" change in cutting depth (0.00104" to be exact), making it extremely easy to adjust well within 0.0005" of a specific neck wall diameter.

Fine cutting depth adjustment (0.001” Adjustments)
High speed tool steel cutter
Hard coat anodized finish

The NT-1500 comes either by itself, or with the Sinclair Neck Turning Handle included and utilizes the same high speed tool steel cutter as our other neck turning tools. Excepts all Sinclair Mandrels .17 thru 338.

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2 Stars

Reviews Summary

Overall, the NT-1500 Deluxe Neck Turning Tool boasts solid construction and ease of use, but several reviewers have issues with the cutting edge, leading to uneven cuts and frustration. While it's simple and effective for some, incompatibility with certain mandrels and the occasional lack of precision detracts from the experience for others.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Cutting Performance

62%

Many reviewers express dissatisfaction with the cutting edge of the NT-1500, noting that it can produce uneven cuts and ridges on the brass. This inconsistency in cutting quality affects user experience and renders the tool less effective than expected.

Ease of Use

40%

Several customers appreciate the tool's ease of adjustment and use. Its straightforward design allows users to set it up quickly, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users, though this is sometimes overshadowed by cutting issues.

Quality and Construction

50%

Most reviewers note that the NT-1500 is well-made and comes with clear instructions. This reflects on the overall quality of the tool, which some users find satisfactory despite issues related to cutting performance.

Compatibility with Accessories

46%

Users reported challenges with the compatibility of standard mandrels and the tool, leading to issues with precision and effectiveness during use. Some had to seek custom mandrels to achieve the desired results, indicating a significant concern with accessory fit.

Value for Money

38%

While some users find the tool is a good value relative to its price, others feel that the cutting inaccuracies diminish its overall worth. The perception of value fluctuates based on individual experiences with cutting quality.

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Neck turning Nt1000 or 1500 are fine

Simpler less $ tool = Better cutting tool One tool, dedicated to one cartridge Set it & forget it Repeat above for subsequent cartridges

by STEVE C. on June 08, 2024

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Great tool, bad mandrels (avail. sizes)

IMO, neck turning works best (wall thickness consistency) AFTER the necks have been expanded (NOT sized down). This tool works very well in getting that job done, the problem is that the available stock mandrels allow far too much slop/play as the brass is being turned to get the results the tool is capable of. For example, I am using it for .338LM and even WITHOUT expanding the necks, the only available .335"dia mandrel allows far too much slop; expanding the necks to get a ROUND, CONSISTENT neck for turning purposes makes it far worse. As such I had a custom mandrel made locally to get the job done which cost me as much as the tool itself. And while I understand that keeping the tool simple and therefor keeping the cost down was probably a primary consideration, the unidirectional depth setting aspect of the tool can be tedious, however the setting is repeatable so it's not too bad to back off and approach your desired depth again.