What Tumbler Are You Using?

[max]

What model?

It is the Quick N Ezy I have been using it for 10 or so years and the previous one for 25 or so.

 

[dave1918a2]

I have a Dillon 1000, a Lyman that holds around 300 - 500 45 ACP or 44 mag. And an old Thumblers Tumbler that I started with and is still kicking just fine. I don't worry about noise as they are in the far side of My basement.

 

[rockquarry]

Not that I am really cheap but a question. When I polish the case lube off in te big tumbler after 4-5 batches the corn cob media gets to where it seems to get loaded up with lube. Kinda wasteful...Anyone have a method fpr getting the lube out of it?? ...well yeah...I guess I am being a bit cheap

Some claim that a paper towel or something similar will allegedly clean the media. I've found it doesn't do anything. Media is cheap; when it stops cleaning effectively, I throw it out.

 

[TJm15.38]

I'm using this vibratory case cleaner from Midsouth Shooters Supply. It's made by Berry's manufacturing. Simple, inexpensive and effective.

Vibratory Case Tumbler by Midsouth Reloading

 

[Nevada Ed]

Ican't remember were I got it or when but I Have a old Past
that I use with walnut chips, to clean up my pistol and rifle brass, when it is time.

It has a on/off switch in the middle of the six foot cord and a plastic cap on top
that keeps things from unscrewing ?

A little noisy, so it goes outside.

 

[BourbonCowboy]

I caught a sale on Frankfort Arsenal stuff a few years ago. Got the rotary tumbler that I use with the pins for cleaning. Bought an extra drum that I use with crushed walnut media for polishing. Works well.

 

[max]

You want the lube in there. It lubes the cases lightly and makes them much easier to load.

Some claim that a paper towel or something similar will allegedly clean the media. I've found it doesn't do anything. Media is cheap; when it stops cleaning effectively, I throw it out.

 

[AJ]

Some claim that a paper towel or something similar will allegedly clean the media. I've found it doesn't do anything. Media is cheap; when it stops cleaning effectively, I throw it out.

You want the lube in there. It lubes the cases lightly and makes them much easier to load.

I have found that a used dryer sheet works great for keeping down the dust and stuff. I change them about every other time that I tumble cases. No specific brand, just a used dryer sheet for softening clothes.

 

[BE Mike]

Not that I am really cheap but a question. When I polish the case lube off in te big tumbler after 4-5 batches the corn cob media gets to where it seems to get loaded up with lube. Kinda wasteful...Anyone have a method fpr getting the lube out of it?? ...well yeah...I guess I am being a bit cheap

For pistol loads, I tumble my brass in my Lortone QT 12 with either ground walnut shells or corn cob, with a small amount of liquid Flitz. I use case lube that is 90% alcohol and 10% lanolin. The cases get lubed just before being sized in a Dillon carbide sizing die. I don't clean the case lube from the cases. I just box and shoot the ammo!

 

[AJ]

For pistol loads, I tumble my brass in my Lortone QT 12 with either ground walnut shells or corn cob, with a small amount of liquid Flitz. I use case lube that is 90% alcohol and 10% lanolin. The cases get lubed just before being sized in a Dillon carbide sizing die. I don't clean the case lube from the cases. I just box and shoot the ammo!

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.

 

[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.