STAINLESS STEEL MEDIA TUMBLING INFO GUIDE
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Once the timer shuts off, how long can you leave the brass unattended before you have more work to do? IOW, what kind of issues (if any) develop when the brass is left in solution for extended periods?
One of the big reasons I like dry tumbling outdoors is I don't have to be there when they finish . . . I can even go away for the weekend.
Also, do you have to check for pins stuck in the brass? I'm not terribly concerned that a stray piece of walnut might remain, but I don't know what a stainless steel pin projectile might be like.
Good opening post, Moonman! A couple of pictures short of perfect in fact!
One of the big reasons I like dry tumbling outdoors is I don't have to be there when they finish . . . I can even go away for the weekend.
Also, do you have to check for pins stuck in the brass? I'm not terribly concerned that a stray piece of walnut might remain, but I don't know what a stainless steel pin projectile might be like.
Good opening post, Moonman! A couple of pictures short of perfect in fact!
If you are cleaning the primer pockets this means you are de priming dirty cases before cleaning?? Does this damage your dies??
How are you drying your brass. The alcohol method? Or do you put them in the kitchen oven??
How can you have such advanced technology and not have pictures??
I have tried several methods of drying. The best I have found is a Food Hydrator from Walmart. Inexpensive & has 4 trays. You can dry over 500 pieces of brass at a time or just a few. Only takes about 15 minuets.
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My primer pockets don't get dirt in them as they have a primer in them that keeps it out. The spent primer also keeps corn cob media out of the pocket also. When I remove the spent primer with my 550 the punch clears out anything that might have been in the hole. As for the primer pocket being nice and pretty well I never notice because it has a new primer in it. I seldom shoot my handguns at 800 yards so don't worry about it much. Don
My feelings on the subject too. I have a couple of the model B rotary tumblers and considered trying the wet method...but the price of the pins is pretty hefty and I decided my brass just ain't that dirty. Sounds neat but a friend does his brass this way and he gave me a bit of 44 sp . It was sure clean. He also told me to run it for 15-20 minutes in a dry tumbler as he said it is so clean it wants to bind the loading process up a bit. I noted a post or two on Brian Enos's site concerning this problem. I lightly lube my pistol cases with spray lube anyway. Very light
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Seems like something I'd love to see, and have, but not sure the amount I currently clean and reload would justify the cost. However, thanks for posting! Gives me something to keep in mind.
I weld stainless steel, but I tumble with tumbling media. 
FOLKS I HAVE CORN COB TUMBLED FOR YEARS. JUST LIKE MOST OF YOU. BUT I HAVE BEEN BITTEN BY THE "WET" BUG. I LOVE IT !
HOW TO PICK UP THE MEDIA THAT GETS LOOSE. I USE A PICK UP MAGNET. IT HAS A RELEASE HANDLE. I FIRST BOUGHT A 5 LB MODEL FROM FLEABAY. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. THAN I BOUGHT THE ONE BELOW FROM HARBOR FREIGHT(YES KNOWN FOR GARBAGE GRADE TOOLS). IT WAS CHEAPER AND WORKS GREAT FOR GATHERING LOOSE PINS. JP
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HOW TO PICK UP THE MEDIA THAT GETS LOOSE. I USE A PICK UP MAGNET. IT HAS A RELEASE HANDLE. I FIRST BOUGHT A 5 LB MODEL FROM FLEABAY. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. THAN I BOUGHT THE ONE BELOW FROM HARBOR FREIGHT(YES KNOWN FOR GARBAGE GRADE TOOLS). IT WAS CHEAPER AND WORKS GREAT FOR GATHERING LOOSE PINS. JP
Long Reach Magnetic Pickup Tool with Quick Release
try cream of tarter insted of lemonshine let me know what you think
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I thought there was a standing do not resuscitate order??
Can't win then? Either we chastise them for not using the search function, or chastise them for reviving a dead thread when they do.
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Can't win then? Either we chastise them for not using the search function, or chastise them for reviving a dead thread when they do.
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It doesn't have to be one or the other. How about using the search function to look for an answer. If you have something you want to say, start a new thread instead of answering years old questions. Just looks silly to see a "Where do I find a barrel for my M&P" from July of 2012 and then an answer the same day that says. "Midway has them". Then the next post, dated Aug 2015 says, "They're out of stock"
Doesn't that kinda infuse the clothes you (and you kids) wear every day with lead compounds?
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Since this post is all about SS media tumbling, I am providing a link to another post I made about how I do it. It is loaded with tips and tricks.
Wet Tumbling Process
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Wet Tumbling Process
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Oh, you eat off the brass, do you? And the cleaning solution you drain from the tumbler, is that clean enough to drink?
People sure have some odd ideas.
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