tumbler for noob

[JasonB]

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Brilliant... Especially for computer geek like me that gets to "dispose" of outdated / broken hardware...

The Pickle Jar is the icing on the cake.

 

[WyldeShot]

Hi, fellow reloading noob here (did I tell everyone I found powder at the Indy1500? Well, I'm telling everyone).

I purchased a Frankfurt Arsenal tumbler off the shelf at Four Guns in Lafayette for little less than $40 or so. I run my in batches on weekends. It does great. Had it for a year now.

Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler 110 Volt

I am new to reloading too and I bought this tumbler. Seems to do a good job and is not very loud. I can see the need to have another tumbler or a larger one if you reload a lot. I have been using the corn cob media too. It works well. I think I am going to start using tumbling 1.5 hour in walnut and 1.5 hours in corn cob to see if there is any difference. I am not using any polish.

 

[mainjet]

I am new to reloading too and I bought this tumbler. Seems to do a good job and is not very loud. I can see the need to have another tumbler or a larger one if you reload a lot. I have been using the corn cob media too. It works well. I think I am going to start using tumbling 1.5 hour in walnut and 1.5 hours in corn cob to see if there is any difference. I am not using any polish.

Tumble longer, use polish, works great. 1.5 hours IMHO isn't really enough but it depends on what you want for a finished product.

 

[WyldeShot]

Tumble longer, use polish, works great. 1.5 hours IMHO isn't really enough but it depends on what you want for a finished product.

I usually tumble for about 3 hours. I guess I should pickup some polish or just use car wax?

 

[mainjet]

I usually tumble for about 3 hours.

Oh you did say that, sorry I misread it.

I tumble even longer but it depends on how much brass you have going in the tub and how you want them to look.

I have some Midway brass polish and some Vibra Bright polish (probably also from Midway). I can't really tell you anything about car polish since I have never tried that. It doesn't take a lot of anything you use so don't use too much.

Put the media in something for storage that you can close up like a coffee can. This will keep it nice for the next operation.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I can see the need to have another tumbler or a larger one if you reload a lot. I have been using the corn cob media too.

Yes, at the end of 2013 I will purchase a larger tumbler but I am happy (for now) with the little Frankford one.

I only started reloading again in June of 2012 and do not want to do too much too soon.

 

[Catsfan]

Just getting into reloading and recently purchased the Frankford Arsenal Quick-n-EZ Case Tumbler off Amazon for $38; then went to PetSmart and purchased 10 qt (14 lb) bag of Zilla crushed walnut shells for $15, added a few drops of NuFinish, tumbled for about 2 hrs and my brass looks almost new!!! Tumbler is fairly quiet also!

 

[Oni7734]

I am new to reloading too and I bought this tumbler. Seems to do a good job and is not very loud. I can see the need to have another tumbler or a larger one if you reload a lot. I have been using the corn cob media too. It works well. I think I am going to start using tumbling 1.5 hour in walnut and 1.5 hours in corn cob to see if there is any difference. I am not using any polish.

Here's a post I did on my first tumbling session... It may help.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ading/275622-first_time_tumbling_session.html

 

[Double T]

Car wax-a little goes a LONG way.

Also learned that you can wash corn cob media and it'll last longer...haven't tried it myself.

 

[jcwit]

Why not look at a Berry tumbler? Made right here in the U.S.A. and in the same price range as the imported ones. Course if you wish to support the Red Chinese, go for it.

 

[maverick18]

Berry tumbler? Who sells them?

 

[JasonB]

Hey all. Just started reloading and I dont have a tumbler yet. So far have just been loading .308 and cleaning cases by hand. But was finally able to source SPP so I can start mass producing .40 and 9mm. What are the pros and cons of each type of case cleaning device. Vibration or rotary tumbler or go ultrasonic? Harbor Freight has a rotary 'rock' tumbler on sale for $40 this month. I just need some direction.

Optics Planet has Lyman 1200 Pro for under $60... That's about as low end as I'd go... Also I believe over $50 on there site is also free ground shipping.

Media Wise go to nearest Petsmart, Petco, PetsupplyPlus... Either Reptile Litter (100% crushed walnut shells) $7 or Bird Litter (100% ground corn cobs) $10 for polishing if you go that far... Toss a couple drier sheets on top before closing it up and dust won't be an issue.

 

[church]

Are those the paper feed rollers you have that jar resting on? Anybody have any junk printers? lol

 

[Hosted]

I've got one of the Harbor Freight rock tumblers that I use with stainless steel media. I decided to get it for my first tumbler since it does such a good job cleaning, the pins will last forever, and all I need it dish soap and a dab of lemishine.

 

[dj-vektor]

Yeah I think that's what they are. They were the only two in there after all the plastic was removed. They are geared together and both turn when turned on. I just found where the motor was, traced the wires to the power supply then wired a little switch in. Surprisingly easy.

 

[vwfred69]

After seeing the printer tumbler I decided to try it. My printer had a smart supply so I wired around it with a 12v supply I had,metered 16v, the motor was rated 12-42vdc.
It's running right now for my cost of $0,0¢,well except for media!

How long will it last...

 

[bdybdall]

If I was starting over, I would look into the latest and greatest, wet tumbling with stainless steel media. It really is overkill at the end of the day, but if you want the prettiest bras at the range, then that is the way to go.

I use a vibratory tumbler with walnut, then run em through corn cob to de-lube and get em shiny after processing.

It is all about your budget and what you want to accomplish. Any of the options you listed work.

Sorry, I don't wear a bra. My wife usually does but she just uses a washing machine.

 

[armedhoosier451]

I use nothing more than crushed walnut pet bedding, a cap full of Nu finish, and this tumbler! Tumble for 2-3 hours. Works great, and very cost effective!

 

[jcwit]

Berry tumbler? Who sells them?

Cabela's sell them under the Berry name and also under the Cabela's name. Graff sell them, as does Natchez, Midway, most any reloading supplier.

They sell pretty much in the same price range as the imported ones but are made here in the USA except for the motor, which BTW there is no supplier for here.

There you go folks, you have a choice, support our folks right here in the USA or buy imported Chinese for the same price, take your pick.

 

[Broom_jm]

I use nothing more than crushed walnut pet bedding, a cap full of Nu finish, and this tumbler! Tumble for 2-3 hours. Works great, and very cost effective!

Does the white noise and vibration from the tumbler put your daughter to sleep?