What Tumbler Are You Using?

[venomballistics]

Supposed to be shaken not stirred or so says Mr.Bond.

Mr Bond is clearly in the vibratory camp of the debate

 

[Inland7-45]

Tumblers

I tumble mine in a small Harbor Freight cement mixer with walnut hull media. It's pretty quiet, also outdoors due to the dust.

I have several Frankford Arsenal items, and every one has been a quality tool. I feel they are a good value.

When I started reloading in the early 70s I used one of those mild Birchwood Casey Case Bright per direction and water rinsed then air dried the brass. This worked ok but I eventually went to an RCBS vibratory which I still have.

About 3 years ago my LGS had the basic Frankford Arsenal pin media/liquid tumbler. Very basic, but the price was right. I ended up getting the media recover magnet and brass dryer also from Frankford. So far this has been the best method for cleaning cases that I have used so far. The equipment was budget priced to begin with and the store also dropped the prices on the other accessories.

I agree that their equipment works well and it a good value.
Since I started reloading I have continuously upgraded and made additions to my reloading setup. I may at sometime give dry tumbling a try.

 

[CH4]

FWIW, I use a Franklin Arsenal vibratory brass polisher with walnut media. It’s all I’ve ever used so I can’t say how it compares to other methods regarding noise or end product. It’s not too noisy, but it’s in the garage so I can’t hear it. All I care about is that it makes my brass clean and shiny…enough.

 

[BE Mike]

I guess it is a hold over from my days in the Corps, but I use a couple of capfuls of liquid Brasso about once a week. I tumble several times a week.

I was steered clear of Brasso for cleaning/ polishing brass many, many years ago, although I used it extensively when I was in the Army. The rumor was that the ammonia in the product would weaken the brass. I don't know how much truth is in that rumor. I do know that liquid Flitz isn't as aggressive as Brasso. I even use it to clean my wife's silver!

 

[AJ]

I was steered clear of Brasso for cleaning/ polishing brass many, many years ago, although I used it extensively when I was in the Army. The rumor was that the ammonia in the product would weaken the brass. I don't know how much truth is in that rumor. I do know that liquid Flitz isn't as aggressive as Brasso. I even use it to clean my wife's silver!

Never have noted that before.