DIY tumbler
- Thread starter Hmatt
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- Blaster land, Okanagan BC
I just bought one, the local Canadian tire had a bunch of old stock that was cheaper than buying g new from anywhere else. Thought about making something but I figured it was quicker to buy one vs get all the parts together and build one.
If you already have all the parts give it a try, but in my case I had a couple 5 gallon pails I wanted to get cleaned. Zero regrets with buying one, in fact I’m tossing around the idea of buying the smaller FA wet tumbler.
If you already have all the parts give it a try, but in my case I had a couple 5 gallon pails I wanted to get cleaned. Zero regrets with buying one, in fact I’m tossing around the idea of buying the smaller FA wet tumbler.
NZClaybuster
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- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
I built one.
I spent the same amount as a Thumlers cost new.
The one i built is a very large capacity, but i don't use it often.
I was gifted a Franford Arsenal tumbler and use it as it has a timer on it and takes less bench space.
feel free to reach out if you have any questions
I spent the same amount as a Thumlers cost new.
The one i built is a very large capacity, but i don't use it often.
I was gifted a Franford Arsenal tumbler and use it as it has a timer on it and takes less bench space.
feel free to reach out if you have any questions
- Location
- Nova Scotia
Great till the top pops off, or leaks.
Is that just DB2 sealed up nice and tight? This is the kind of setup I was considering but I certainly don’t have a motor like that. I suppose I should smash the old junker and see what I’m working with first
. This was just something I was thinking about in my truck waiting for work to start this am.Yes. No leaks at all.Is that just DB2 sealed up nice and tight? This is the kind of setup I was considering but I certainly don’t have a motor like that. I suppose I should smash the old junker and see what I’m working with first
What did you line the main chamber with? Looks kind of like the inside of the drier to keep them tumbling? Rather than just rolling on eachother endlessly
I installed polyethylene paddles to keep the contents moving.
See post #32 in the tread link below for my breadmaker driven tumbler.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/my-home-made-brass-tumbler.837848/page-2#post-16764138
My pvc drum has two strips of pvc glued inside to agitate the brass
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/my-home-made-brass-tumbler.837848/page-2#post-16764138
My pvc drum has two strips of pvc glued inside to agitate the brass
NZClaybuster
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
This is the way
My FART just makes the brass smell..
Built one similar to johnnys. Works great. Had a motor laying around as well as some 5” abs.
Fits a gazillion 9mm. After a couple hours they pin my OCDometer to 100. Super duper clean. Leaks a touch but very minimal. If you got the parts around and a princess auto in town I’d go for it. If not, buy one. I think they would all equally provide super clean brass in the end. No wild patent pending invention there to really make a wild difference to the outcome IMO
Fits a gazillion 9mm. After a couple hours they pin my OCDometer to 100. Super duper clean. Leaks a touch but very minimal. If you got the parts around and a princess auto in town I’d go for it. If not, buy one. I think they would all equally provide super clean brass in the end. No wild patent pending invention there to really make a wild difference to the outcome IMO
Here’s mine. I see the design is a popular one.
The drums are from my Extreme unit. With both drums on, I can tumble 30# of brass. It works with either one or two drums. It has a 1/4HP motor and grease zerks for lubing the bearings. When I shoot a lot, I can clean large volumes quickly.
The drums are from my Extreme unit. With both drums on, I can tumble 30# of brass. It works with either one or two drums. It has a 1/4HP motor and grease zerks for lubing the bearings. When I shoot a lot, I can clean large volumes quickly.
