Tumblers

[4424ever]

Just got my homemade vibratory tumbler running ( third version) to see how it lasts on a continuous run. I was wondering those of you that use them what media do you like and how long do you tumble to get good results
Thanks in advance Dave !

[Pappy]

Hi Dave,

When you say "vibratory tumbler" I'm not sure what that is. They have vibrators and they have tumblers. I use a tumbler with water and soap in it. I think most people who use a vibrator just run it dry.

I like a ceramic media. They are little round pieces about 3/16" in diameter by about 3/8" long with an angle cut on both ends. A lot of people use walnut shells in a vibrator with no liquid.

Sometimes my parts will look good in about an hour and sometimes it takes three or four hours. Just stop and check them periodically.

[Mickey thumbs]

Lots of info about vibratory brass cleaning on ammo reloaded websites.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I've been using the same batch of cork bits with a 1/4 bottle of Brasso for over a decade. That's it. Keep it simple. And wash it thoroughly when it comes out. Dry it, degrease with lacquer thinner, and coat it with anything- paint, clear lacquer, whatever.