Rotary tumbler

[gadabout]

Very nice, and I was thinking along lines as I had built a large vibrator tumbler but it ended up too big!! So I could make one similar to yours. I think friends have rollers I could use. Anyway just something to keep me off the streets.  Craig

[DenStinett]

Very nice, and I was thinking along lines as I had built a large vibrator tumbler but it ended up too big!! So I could make one similar to yours. I think friends have rollers I could use. Anyway just something to keep me off the streets.  Craig

Always wondered if an old Paint Shaker would work ?

[sqlbullet]

probably too violent.  You would need a high media to brass ratio to buffer the brass.

[DenStinett]

probably too violent.

My thoughts too
Not sure if they can be adjusted for "shakes per minute"

[gadabout]

Hmm good idea though!! I hate painting anyway Ha. I will just say my brass cleaning way of life won't change in my lifetime now.  Craig
P.S. Stainless steel chips who'd of thought?

[DenStinett]

What if you adjust the psi on a Pneumatic unit ?

[Graybeard]

What if you adjust the psi on a Pneumatic unit ?

It would probably work with SS chips, but I think the shaking action would be likely to force SS pins to get stuck in the flash holes.

[DenStinett]

It would probably work with SS chips, but I think the shaking action would be likely to force SS pins to get stuck in the flash holes.

Didn't really care much for any of the Wet Media
All the extra time drying and all
I use Walnut with powdered Rouge, for a good cleaning
Corncob with a little Liquid Polish mixed in, to shine them up
A can loaded with Corncob and 300, 10mm Cases weighs approx 6 lbs

[gadabout]

Well so far I have only done small loads of 100 or so but total cleaning and drying in a stove is running about 30 minutes where as corn loads took a few hours or overnight for the really bad stuff and it doesn't work as good as wet media.  Craig

[DenStinett]

.... where as corn loads took a few hours or overnight for the really bad stuff and it doesn't work as good as wet media.  Craig

That's why I use the Walnut with Rouge, to really cuts even the grungy stuff
Gets them deep cleaned, then the Cob+Polish really shines them up
Just like brand new !
Not sure if you can see just how clean from this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHdWjm6iMYM

[Graybeard]

It would probably work with SS chips, but I think the shaking action would be likely to force SS pins to get stuck in the flash holes.

Didn't really care much for any of the Wet Media
All the extra time drying and all
I use Walnut with powdered Rouge, for a good cleaning
Corncob with a little Liquid Polish mixed in, to shine them up
A can loaded with Corncob and 300, 10mm Cases weighs approx 6 lbs

To each their own. I have enough processed empties on hand that I'm never waiting for cases to dry. It's just a matter of staying ahead of usage. I'm also fortunate to know the owners of a local indoor range that sell their brass and bullet waste as scrap metal. They've told me to take whatever I need from the range buckets. The only brass I've ever bought is 10mm.

My cases come out looking like new, as well. I'll admit to being frugal and wet cleaning is definitely that, if you're careful. Been using the same SS pins for about 14yrs and only have to buy Dawn and Lemishine.

If you're happy with your method and results, by all means stick with it. More than one way to skin a cat.

[phaloxx]

Guys, new to page but a long time reloader and this page is great for info. You want to save money? Go to harbor freight and buy the rock tumbler! I think mine was $30. Has 2 rubberized tumblers mine NEVER leaks and comes with an extra belt. I'd enclose a pic but ill see if I can include a link from harbor freight website. Anyways, the thing works great. I bought a 3lb bag of stainless media, put 1 1/2 pound in each drum. I can easily fit 100+ pieces of 223/5.56 in each drum or about 120-140 of 10mm in each drum if that gives you an idea of size comparison. 4-5 drops of liquid dish soap, 2 hours or less and my brass including pockets come out looking like brand new. Just a thought instead of spending hundreds of dollars on all these fancy tumblers. The money I saved by going this route was a crap ton more brass, powder, bullets, primers etc. Ive been using this thing for over 2 years now and it's still working like its brand new!

https://www.harborfreight.com/dual-drum-rotary-rock-tumbler-67632.html

[gadabout]

I bought the same tumbler but only one drum. It is plenty big enough for the loading I am doing and just did 100+ 40 cal brass that were real bad. Yep came out just like new or better. The tumbler will hold at leased 200+ rounds of 40 cal maybe more.  Craig

[gadabout]

One thing I need to add is that using the stainless steel chips is the answer for getting the stains out quick. People talk about Dawn and Lemishine and I do use the Lemishine but just that no Dawn or any detergent at all.  Just a little water to dilute the Lemishine is all it takes.  Craig

[DoubleA]

Had a friend 3D print me a wrench for the Frankford Arsenal. No more leaks and easy to remove the cap!