Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Ammunition-Gunsmithing > Reloading
o

Notices

Reloading All Reloading Topics Go Here


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-02-2020, 07:18 PM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit

After only 35 years or so, my tumbler quit this afternoon. I had taken out the clean brass and put the dirty in. When I turned the switch on, it ran for about a second and quit.

I will see if I can find someone to look at the cord and switch. If I have to, will order another one. The new one will surely outlast me.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #2  
Old 09-02-2020, 07:23 PM
growr growr is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,162
Likes: 3,432
Liked 6,245 Times in 2,061 Posts
Default

Just don't make them like they used to.......only 35 years?

Randy
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #3  
Old 09-02-2020, 08:00 PM
dwh's Avatar
dwh dwh is offline
SWCA Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: SW PA
Posts: 496
Likes: 620
Liked 1,578 Times in 352 Posts
Default

Mine quit after 30+ years as well. The company sent me a motor at cost with free shipping. When I went replace the motor I found one of the mounting screws backed out and blocked the motor fan. So check to make sure everything is tight.
__________________
Dave
Regulators mount up!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #4  
Old 09-02-2020, 11:33 PM
HKSmith HKSmith is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 732
Likes: 1,302
Liked 713 Times in 273 Posts
Default

Very interesting. My tumbler is 25 years old and I'm 78 years old. I'd be delighted if the worst thing that happens to me in the next 10 years is that I'm buying a new tumbler at age 88!
Reply With Quote
The Following 9 Users Like Post:
  #5  
Old 09-03-2020, 07:30 AM
stansdds stansdds is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 8,707
Likes: 19,260
Liked 11,729 Times in 5,348 Posts
Default

Uh-oh, my Lyman 1200 is 33 years old, guess I better prepare myself.
__________________
VCDL, GOA, NRA
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #6  
Old 09-03-2020, 10:22 AM
Sistema1927's Avatar
Sistema1927 Sistema1927 is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: "Land of Disenchantment"
Posts: 3,374
Likes: 3,918
Liked 9,072 Times in 2,497 Posts
Default

I had a cheap Frankford Arsenal one that was about 20 years old, and it recently bit the dust. I even took it apart, and was thinking of putting a new motor in it. However, looking around, I found a Berry's on sale, and it is both faster and quieter than the FA. It should last 20 or more years, but I probably will expire before it does.
__________________
Only a cold warrior

Last edited by Sistema1927; 09-04-2020 at 09:32 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-03-2020, 10:30 AM
jcelect jcelect is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Monroeville, Ohio,USA
Posts: 2,966
Likes: 840
Liked 6,171 Times in 1,544 Posts
Default

Think about this! Take an electric motor with a bearing at each end of the rotor, install a device to make the rotor run unbalanced(extremely), never oil the bearings, and expect it to last 35 years! If only they made cars to the same specs?
jcelect
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #8  
Old 09-03-2020, 12:51 PM
mikld's Avatar
mikld mikld is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: May 2012
Location: S. Orygun
Posts: 2,461
Likes: 1,962
Liked 1,827 Times in 987 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jcelect View Post
Think about this! Take an electric motor with a bearing at each end of the rotor, install a device to make the rotor run unbalanced(extremely), never oil the bearings, and expect it to last 35 years! If only they made cars to the same specs?
jcelect
When I looked at how my "wobbler" worked, 40 years ago, I was surprised they last more than a month. The weight running several thousand RPM off center seems to be designed to fail. Perhaps the spring mounting lessens the damage from the "off center/unbalanced" design...

My Lyman 1200 still works, but I prefer a rotary so it gets little use.

Last edited by mikld; 09-03-2020 at 12:54 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-03-2020, 01:27 PM
BB57's Avatar
BB57 BB57 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC
Posts: 4,710
Likes: 3,527
Liked 12,551 Times in 3,342 Posts
Default

The spring mounts are what failed on mine Lyman after about 25 years of fairly heavy use (probably 10,000 rounds per year on average). I ordered a replacement for it and then discovered that it wasn't all that hard to re-attach them. I did so and it's been running fine for the last 10 years, along side the "new" one.

The new one developed a crack in the lid as the bowl and lid are not nearly as heavy as the bowl and lid on the old one.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 09-03-2020, 06:43 PM
fredj338's Avatar
fredj338 fredj338 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kalif. usa
Posts: 6,836
Likes: 2,665
Liked 3,927 Times in 2,366 Posts
Default

I have had my ultravibe for about 35y, runs every week, still runs great.
__________________
NRA Cert. Inst. IDPA CSO
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #11  
Old 09-03-2020, 06:57 PM
medic15al's Avatar
medic15al medic15al is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Pell City, AL
Posts: 882
Likes: 3,865
Liked 752 Times in 316 Posts
Default

We have an old Lyman we got in 1984 and it is still going strong!
I was 14 when we got it, Now 50 and still works...
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 09-03-2020, 07:02 PM
jjfitch jjfitch is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 521
Likes: 201
Liked 537 Times in 278 Posts
Default We're on the same page..

I have a Lyman that is really noisy! I've heard that motors are available but I haven't found which motor to order! Yeah it's over 30 yeas old.....

Who knows where to get a replacement motor?

Smiles,

Last edited by jjfitch; 09-04-2020 at 10:12 AM. Reason: Syntax
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 09-03-2020, 10:18 PM
Igiveup Igiveup is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 2,177
Likes: 5,723
Liked 1,685 Times in 933 Posts
Default

I'm guessing my Lyman was about 36 years old when it quit working. I bought a new one, don't remember the brand except it is red, and it works for the lite duty I need it for. I was thinking the bottom of the old one was sealed and couldn't be fixed. I'll have to check.
__________________
Kevin in Oregon
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 09-03-2020, 11:21 PM
Steve912 Steve912 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 2,444
Likes: 4,172
Liked 2,327 Times in 1,194 Posts
Default

If it's one of the old Midway blue 1292 tumblers, they're under a recall
for starting fires. I swapped mine out with Midway last year.

CPSC, Midway Arms Announce Recall of Tumblers | CPSC.gov
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #15  
Old 09-04-2020, 09:21 AM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

It went back to Midway years ago and they remedied the problem and sent me a gift certificate.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve912 View Post
If it's one of the old Midway blue 1292 tumblers, they're under a recall
for starting fires. I swapped mine out with Midway last year.

CPSC, Midway Arms Announce Recall of Tumblers | CPSC.gov
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #16  
Old 09-04-2020, 12:07 PM
Rule3's Avatar
Rule3 Rule3 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 22,063
Likes: 10,777
Liked 15,463 Times in 6,787 Posts
Default

Guess it's time for new media as well!
__________________
Still Running Against the Wind
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #17  
Old 09-04-2020, 01:23 PM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

Media is only a couple of weeks old.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rule3 View Post
Guess it's time for new media as well!
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 09-07-2020, 10:23 AM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

It is not the cord or switch. Motor seems to have a problem. I read on the Midway website that these have a "lifetime warranty" and they will replace with a new one. This was written in the "reviews" section by a customer. I will call them tomorrow.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #19  
Old 09-07-2020, 11:49 AM
SMSgt's Avatar
SMSgt SMSgt is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,555
Likes: 3,343
Liked 9,152 Times in 3,432 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jcelect View Post
Think about this! Take an electric motor with a bearing at each end of the rotor, install a device to make the rotor run unbalanced(extremely), never oil the bearings, and expect it to last 35 years! If only they made cars to the same specs?
jcelect
Well, apparently Chevy Silverados have the unbalanced part perfected.
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 09-07-2020, 11:55 AM
Turn4811 Turn4811 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: NE ATL
Posts: 252
Likes: 58
Liked 218 Times in 114 Posts
Default

Got to love "lifetime warranty"!

When my Lyman Turbo 1200 quit I found a stove hood vent fan motor was the same size.
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 09-07-2020, 12:25 PM
jjfitch jjfitch is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 521
Likes: 201
Liked 537 Times in 278 Posts
Default Vent fan motor?

I'm in need of a new motor. I've searched and wasn't able to find a match.

Which motor did you find that matched?

This came up before years ago but I didn't need one then...of course!

Thanks in advance,

Last edited by jjfitch; 09-08-2020 at 11:29 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 09-07-2020, 01:19 PM
dave1918a2's Avatar
dave1918a2 dave1918a2 is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Black Hills of SD
Posts: 2,757
Likes: 2,150
Liked 4,167 Times in 1,778 Posts
Default

Jez, I must be lucky. I'm using a Thumblers Tumbler I bought in 77. Had one repaint and a new belt.
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 09-08-2020, 09:19 PM
Turn4811 Turn4811 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: NE ATL
Posts: 252
Likes: 58
Liked 218 Times in 114 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jjfitch View Post
I'm in need of a new motor. I've searched and wasn't able to find a match.

Which motor did you find that matched?

This came up before years ago but I didn't need on then...of course!

Thanks in advance,
It was a GE range hood that I had thrown in the basement when I re-modeled the kitchen. It is 25+ years old and the motor fit the mount in the Lyman 1200. It is a higher rpm motor but does a great job.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #24  
Old 09-08-2020, 11:27 PM
Mike, SC Hunter Mike, SC Hunter is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: In The Woods Of S.C.
Posts: 8,833
Likes: 13,927
Liked 13,636 Times in 4,936 Posts
Default

If your tumbler has an inline switch. Cut it out and wire it direct. Could run again.
__________________
S&W Accumulator
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #25  
Old 09-08-2020, 11:28 PM
jjfitch jjfitch is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 521
Likes: 201
Liked 537 Times in 278 Posts
Default Case cleaner motor

I've searched for a replacement and there are a ton of similar but I was hopping for an exact match.

For now because of the noise I just use it for removing lube after reloading. I'll keep looking and maybe get lucky!

Smiles,
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 09-09-2020, 11:56 AM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

My tumbler is not covered by the recall and exchange as they fixed it years ago. I am ordering a new Frankford Arsenal from Amazon. Because of the points I have, it will cost me about a dollar and with the free shipping I will have it tomorrow.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #27  
Old 09-09-2020, 03:32 PM
OldChief OldChief is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,464
Likes: 3,979
Liked 2,918 Times in 803 Posts
Default

Thanks for helping this old man repair a 20+ year old tumbler I purchased from Cabela's a long time ago. This tumbler was manufactured by Berry's. I'm one who keeps broken things around for parts if I need them in the future well, that's why I still have it. Mike, SC Hunter mentioned the in-line switch so I dug the tumbler out and took the switch apart and, sure enough, one of the wires had come lose. After a quick soldering job I now have two working tumblers.
__________________
Ed

Last edited by OldChief; 09-09-2020 at 03:38 PM. Reason: Correction
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #28  
Old 09-10-2020, 08:37 PM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

My new tumbler got here this afternoon and is currently working with the .45's that I fired last week. The ones I fired this morning are waiting their turn.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #29  
Old 09-12-2020, 10:21 AM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

The new tumbler works somewhat different than the old one. The media seems to move in a circular fashion as opposed to the up and down of the old one. It also makes a different noise. It is more of a low roar. For the first time in 30 years. I have moved it out into the garage.

I ran it for 8 hours or more and the brass looks fine. I will probably load some of it later today. Batch#2, which is smaller, is now in.

A guy who works at the LGS took the old tumbler as he said he would tinker with the motor and see if he could get it running again. I hope that he can fix or repair the motor and get it working for another 30 years.
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 09-12-2020, 10:56 AM
Rule3's Avatar
Rule3 Rule3 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 22,063
Likes: 10,777
Liked 15,463 Times in 6,787 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by max View Post
The new tumbler works somewhat different than the old one. The media seems to move in a circular fashion as opposed to the up and down of the old one. It also makes a different noise. It is more of a low roar. For the first time in 30 years. I have moved it out into the garage.

I ran it for 8 hours or more and the brass looks fine. I will probably load some of it later today. Batch#2, which is smaller, is now in.

A guy who works at the LGS took the old tumbler as he said he would tinker with the motor and see if he could get it running again. I hope that he can fix or repair the motor and get it working for another 30 years.



8 hours to tumble brass??????????
Something is not right?
Should only take 2-3 maximum.


Overloaded
not enough media
Too much media
Wrong kind of media
Old media
No magic "additive"
Bad tumbler
???????????
__________________
Still Running Against the Wind
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 09-12-2020, 01:14 PM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

I have always tumbled for a long time. The media is new and I like the brass to be bright.
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 09-12-2020, 01:46 PM
SMSgt's Avatar
SMSgt SMSgt is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,555
Likes: 3,343
Liked 9,152 Times in 3,432 Posts
Default

I tumble for a long time too when I turn it on in the evening and remember it the next afternoon!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #33  
Old 09-12-2020, 06:06 PM
Rule3's Avatar
Rule3 Rule3 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 22,063
Likes: 10,777
Liked 15,463 Times in 6,787 Posts
Default

They make this marvelous invention called a timer!
Why tumble for an excessive amount of time when less time will do the exact same thing?


2 hrs.


Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit-dscf0432-large-jpg
Attached Images
File Type: jpg DSCF0432 (Large).jpg (130.1 KB, 263 views)
__________________
Still Running Against the Wind
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #34  
Old 09-12-2020, 07:19 PM
joe44va's Avatar
joe44va joe44va is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Central VA
Posts: 2,535
Likes: 3,774
Liked 4,332 Times in 1,548 Posts
Default

My wife bought me a red rolling drum thing, Model B if I recall, some 40 years ago. Had to replace the belt a couple of times. Have it hooked up with an a timer switch. Two hours does a great job. I'm 75 so it doesn't have to last much longer; another 20 years should do it.
__________________
Foster Positivity.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #35  
Old 09-12-2020, 07:40 PM
austintexas austintexas is offline
SWCA Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 122
Liked 1,621 Times in 634 Posts
Default

I had a bathroom exhaust fan that quit, I gave the fan a push and it ran a week then quit. I took it down and lubed the bearing/bushings on both ends and has been running with out a hitch for about 10 years. I better go knock on wood since I talked about it.
SWCA 892
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #36  
Old 09-13-2020, 10:13 PM
BRL40 BRL40 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Tahuya WA
Posts: 477
Likes: 230
Liked 804 Times in 303 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fredj338 View Post
I have had my ultravibe for about 35y, runs every week, still runs great.
Had my Ultravibe 18 for 40 years, run it almost every week and one day years ago it started making a horrible noise!

Turns out the armature bearing or something gave up the ghost and allowed that part to slip down, creating that awful noise!

Bent up a coat hanger and zip-tied it underneath to support the armature and now it may well live another 40 years!

I probably won't though.

Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #37  
Old 09-13-2020, 10:30 PM
jjfitch jjfitch is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 521
Likes: 201
Liked 537 Times in 278 Posts
Smile This!

Quote:
Originally Posted by BRL40 View Post
Had my Ultravibe 18 for 40 years, run it almost every week and one day years ago it started making a horrible noise!

Turns out the armature bearing or something gave up the ghost and allowed that part to slip down, creating that awful noise!

Bent up a coat hanger and zip-tied it underneath to support the armature and now it may well live another 40 years!

I probably won't though.

The bearings are going out in mine too. I'll have to try something similar to quiet it a bit.

"Necessity is the mother of invention" so they say!
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 09-13-2020, 10:42 PM
BRL40 BRL40 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Tahuya WA
Posts: 477
Likes: 230
Liked 804 Times in 303 Posts
Default

Try pushing up on the armature while it's running, if it SHUTS UP you found the problem!
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 09-14-2020, 07:02 AM
HorizontalMike's Avatar
HorizontalMike HorizontalMike is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: South Central Texas
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 2,688
Liked 1,114 Times in 501 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SMSgt View Post
I tumble for a long time too when I turn it on in the evening and remember it the next afternoon!
I also find that when I do go overnight, my boxer holes get clogged with walnut shells (I use a 50/50 walnut&corn-husks). When I tumble >2hr, I have an issue. In other words, I find diminished returns with prolonged tumbling and that requires more manually clearing those boxer holes.

Last edited by HorizontalMike; 01-31-2021 at 05:10 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 09-14-2020, 10:03 AM
BRL40 BRL40 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Tahuya WA
Posts: 477
Likes: 230
Liked 804 Times in 303 Posts
Default

I do not decap my cases until after tumbling.

I worry about running dirty cases through my decap/resizing die and the scratches that may result on all future cases if I scratch up the carbide insert.

Never had a problem with media getting stuck in the flashole that way, and I then use a primer pocket cleaning brush.

May be another quick step but I'm in no hurry, I find the whole reloading process to be a rather fun hobby!
Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 09-18-2020, 10:01 AM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

You are correct. Yesterday I planned to tumble for 2 hours and check. However, my afternoon nap intervened and they went 4 hours. I have to admit, they look pretty good. I will adjust my tumble times in the future.

I should point out this was not especially dirty when I started. I have been shooting, tumbling, and reloading the same approx 1,000 rds for the past couple of months.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rule3 View Post
8 hours to tumble brass??????????
Something is not right?
Should only take 2-3 maximum.


Overloaded
not enough media
Too much media
Wrong kind of media
Old media
No magic "additive"
Bad tumbler
???????????
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #42  
Old 01-30-2021, 01:17 PM
joeraf joeraf is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 72
Likes: 10
Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts
Default

Harbor Freight has walnut media, both fine and course for $24.95 for 25 lbs. !!!
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 01-30-2021, 01:49 PM
jjfitch jjfitch is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 521
Likes: 201
Liked 537 Times in 278 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dwh View Post
Mine quit after 30+ years as well. The company sent me a motor at cost with free shipping. When I went replace the motor I found one of the mounting screws backed out and blocked the motor fan. So check to make sure everything is tight.

I have a Midway (May have been made by Lyman!) that is also 30-35 years old. The lower bearing is worn out and needs replacing. Can you describe the motor you received so I might find one for replacement?

Yes, I know that Midway has replaced them but they send an inferior replacement!

I have searched the usual internet resources and can't seen to find a replacement.

Thanks,

Last edited by jjfitch; 01-30-2021 at 01:53 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 01-30-2021, 03:38 PM
Steve912 Steve912 is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 2,444
Likes: 4,172
Liked 2,327 Times in 1,194 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jjfitch View Post
Can you describe the motor you received so I might find one for replacement?

Yes, I know that Midway has replaced them but they send an inferior replacement!

I have searched the usual internet resources and can't seen to find a replacement.

,
Midway sends an entire new tumbler, not a motor.

I just did it a little over a year ago. I'd stopped reloading for
twenty odd years, with a cross-country move, new job, etc,
and didn't know about the recall.

The first day I turned the tumbler on, it ran normally. An hour later I checked on it
and it was seized up and crazy hot. I was lucky I checked it!
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 01-31-2021, 11:58 AM
Mike, SC Hunter Mike, SC Hunter is offline
Member
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: In The Woods Of S.C.
Posts: 8,833
Likes: 13,927
Liked 13,636 Times in 4,936 Posts
Default

If you set your tumbler on a folded towel. It cuts the noise way down.
__________________
S&W Accumulator
Reply With Quote
  #46  
Old 01-31-2021, 01:48 PM
max's Avatar
max max is offline
US Veteran
Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit Oh, Oh Tumbler Quit  
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: illinois
Posts: 6,294
Likes: 1,849
Liked 6,681 Times in 2,115 Posts
Default

I have mine on a folded piece of the foam they place under carpet.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike, SC Hunter View Post
If you set your tumbler on a folded towel. It cuts the noise way down.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
I QUIT gasaman The Lounge 53 10-15-2018 05:39 PM
I've quit... deanodog The Lounge 16 07-06-2013 07:23 PM
I quit! (my job) otis24 The Lounge 14 11-25-2010 05:21 AM
Rotating Tumbler vs. a Vibratory Tumbler VonFatman Reloading 13 07-27-2010 11:33 PM
I quit looking for a 19 redsfan2 S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 24 07-11-2010 03:03 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:57 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)