Originally Posted by Captain Midnigh  I found a used one for $35,000, but how can I set something up for about $3500? I already know how to make bullets. What I need is a low cost swiss type machine. Somebody must know where old screw machines go to die. |
The first answer to your question is YES. You can run bullets on a Swiss. I used to work for a builder and I had an install where we made a .308 solid bullet on teh machine. It was a proprietary material, but it came out really good, so you can absolutely do this. WE also used a single point diamond burnisher to "harden" the OD of teh part after the turn. It too worked great.
The second answer is that you will ahve a tough time finding a machine at that price. If you find a cam auto swiss, at taht price, it is probably not very accurate or usable. I woudl try to find somebody with time open on a mahcine and get in on it.