Brass Tumblers / Cleaner

• Aug 29, 2014

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M7025-06

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You guys have any advice on a cheaper brass tumbler/cleaner? I'm getting tired of wiping down brass by hand one at a time.

I've looked at the Harbour Freight tumblers, but wasn't sure how well they worked or if they're one of those "get what ya pay for" things.

Any advice is appreciated.

 

• Aug 29, 2014

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Dwh7271

Handloader

Nov 18, 2013

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One of mine is the Lyman around 50 bucks.
It does fine.

 

• Aug 29, 2014

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HOGWILD338-378

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Aug 22, 2012

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:lol: :lol: :lol: :roll:

http://youtu.be/O5y_dsP3dsM

 

• Aug 29, 2014

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M7025-06

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Jun 28, 2014

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HOGWILD338-378":osjpsm3h said:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :roll:

http://youtu.be/O5y_dsP3dsM

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:lol: Now that's funny.


This one might be in my price range...

 

• Aug 29, 2014

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HOGWILD338-378

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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/426185 ... r-110-volt
This one with some stainless media will fix you up and I just leave the wet cases out in the NM sun and stir them ever so often on a towel and it seems to work pretty well for me!

 

• Aug 30, 2014

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Alderman

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Apr 5, 2014

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I bought the Frankford Arsenal tumbler from Midway years ago. Not a lot of hours on it, but so far so good.

 

• Aug 30, 2014

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Vince

Handloader

May 26, 2012

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Alderman":2x7on5h0 said:

I bought the Frankford Arsenal tumbler from Midway years ago. Not a lot of hours on it, but so far so good.

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Me too. [emoji4]

 

• Aug 31, 2014

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wildgene

Handloader

Jul 4, 2011

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Alderman":2d8sql2o said:

I bought the Frankford Arsenal tumbler from Midway years ago. Not a lot of hours on it, but so far so good.

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...me three, but mine's so old it says "Midway" on it...

 

• Aug 31, 2014

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Divernhunter

Handloader

Apr 1, 2009

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^^^ Mine also and it has many, many hours.
I also have their separator kit. Be sure to buy it also.

 

• Aug 31, 2014

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Alderman

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Apr 5, 2014

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I just drilled some holes in the bottom of a smaller plastic bucket and drop the media through to a larger bucket. The brass stays in the smaller bucket after the media falls through the holes. It's been working well for years.

 

• Aug 31, 2014

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Elkman

Handloader

Apr 4, 2010

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I have had a Thumblers Tumbler (spelling) since the 70's. I recently replaced the motor, they have the parts and it was reasonable. I use it frequently.