Abstract: A tool for mounting a cartridge case to a drill chuck for rotating the cartridge case about its longitudinal axis for the purpose of cleaning and polishing the cartridge case. The tool comprises a body member having a bore extending axially from one end thereof to the other end, with at least a portion of the bore being internally threaded. One end of the body member is provided with an undercut slot extending from the periphery thereof inwardly to encompass the bore therein. The undercut slot is adapted to receive the flanged end of a universal cartridge case shellholders. A shaft, at least a portion thereof having external threads, is positioned within the bore in the body member so that the threads on the shaft engage the threads of the bore. The shaft is of sufficient length to extend through the bore in the body member from said one end thereof to and beyond the other end so as to project outwardly from the other end.

Abstract: A low cost, easily installed, support base for Christmas trees and the like including a water retaining base support vessel, and an angulated base on which the base support vessel rests and to which support members are pivotally attached. Each support member includes a leg, an upwardly and inwardly extending arm, and a partial collar attached to the end of the arm and adapted to engage a tree trunk. The relationship of the arm to the leg of each support member is such that the support stand will present a low silhouette and slim profile during use and will largely be hidden by the limbs of a tree supported by the stand.