SS Tumbler, what are you using?
- Thread starter bcsteve
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I got mine from Amazon.Com for 150 us, way cheaper than up here.
If I could find a hexagon or octagon shaped pipe or container large enough, and figure out how to like it with rubber, I would build my own as well. The rubber lining is what has me stymied. Lol
for now I will stick with my thumblers, until they make a larger unit anyway.
for now I will stick with my thumblers, until they make a larger unit anyway.
Please explain how you use ISO to dry fast. Do you tumble with it or just rinse with it afterwards.
No need for a hex/octo pipe... No need for rubber lining.
Check out this thread over at arfcom for lots of ideas on building your own machine
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/344986_How_i_built_my_own_rotary_tumbler.html
When you submerge the brass the alcohol displaces the water. When you take them out the alcohol dries a lot faster then water.
I did a lot of the prelimery testing that I posted on Snipers Hide
- Location
- West Quebec
Tumblers Rebel 17 fits my needs perfectly.
- Location
- Jameson, SK
Looked hard at the Rebel, decided on the Frankford. 2 of them are waiting for me in Plentywood (one for me, one for a buddy). Bought Dehydrators from C-tire on sale for 30$. We gonna make us some shineeeeee brass!!!
Re: the rubber lining on a homemade - what about using the spray on rubber stuff you see on the infomercials?? You know, the stuff that turns and old truck into a submarine...???
-J.
Re: the rubber lining on a homemade - what about using the spray on rubber stuff you see on the infomercials?? You know, the stuff that turns and old truck into a submarine...???
-J.
- Location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Thumlers Tumbler for me, and just air-dry on a towel.
- Location
- Jameson, SK
I know it's only a cosmetic concern, but do you get spots when you air dry?
-J.
-J.
- Location
- Jameson, SK
shiny brass is pretty......
Tumble them in a towel to get as much water off as possible
My equipment is as follows:
-Lortone QT-12 tumbler
-Fine mesh strainer to empty tumble bucket and rinse prior to separation.
-RCBS media separator. Fill with water to facilitate separation of pins from brass.
-Food dehydrator. Deprimed brass will dry pretty fast (as when tumbling sized brass), but the dehydrator helps ensure all water is removed from brass that is still primed.
-Towel to remove excess water and transfer brass from separator to dehydrator.
-Lortone QT-12 tumbler
-Fine mesh strainer to empty tumble bucket and rinse prior to separation.
-RCBS media separator. Fill with water to facilitate separation of pins from brass.
-Food dehydrator. Deprimed brass will dry pretty fast (as when tumbling sized brass), but the dehydrator helps ensure all water is removed from brass that is still primed.
-Towel to remove excess water and transfer brass from separator to dehydrator.
Thanks! I'm definitely gonna try that.
