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Tools and Uses => Reloading => Topic started by: Bcspy on May 29, 2014, 08:12:22 PM

Title: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: Bcspy on May 29, 2014, 08:12:22 PM

Finally completed my DIY wet tumbler, copy Biggdawgtumbler design. All stainless steel frame and hardware. Powder coat to Pearl Candy Blue with flakes to match my bike. And tumbler painted to match Dillon blue.

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: macsak on May 29, 2014, 08:19:43 PM

Quote from: Bcspy on May 29, 2014, 08:12:22 PM

Finally completed my DIY wet tumbler, copy Biggdawgtumbler design. All stainless steel frame and hardware. Powder coat to Pearl Candy Blue with flakes to match my bike. And tumbler painted to match Dillon blue.

sweet!

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: oldfart on May 29, 2014, 09:45:11 PM

Awesome!

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: Bcspy on May 29, 2014, 10:34:31 PM

Just tumbler.

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: macsak on May 29, 2014, 10:40:23 PM

Quote from: Bcspy on May 29, 2014, 10:34:31 PM

Just tumbler.

whoa
so how much does it cost to build one vs. buying?

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: No Mas on May 29, 2014, 10:54:19 PM

Nice bike.

What tumbler?

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: Bcspy on May 29, 2014, 11:23:07 PM

I believe I invested about $400 and SS will last a lifetime. Just replace belt and motor. Biggdawgtumbler is about $435 without shipping, not SS, and powder coat. I believe it's about $150 shipping due to weight and size.

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: jaynick on May 30, 2014, 09:18:04 AM

nice work. how many shells can you clean at once?

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: Hi state on May 30, 2014, 09:32:20 AM

nice work been meaning to build me one. seen some plans that look like your on brian enos.

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: Bcspy on May 30, 2014, 09:37:08 AM

I did 9 pounds with 12 pounds of SS 47 ultra pins in 6" drum. Wanted to do 8" but could not find short pipe and fitting. Should have done this a long time ago, way better than dry media. The first batch was clean with walnut for 3 hours, trim and lube. Then once I finished the wet tumbler. I place for 2 hours and water was super dirty. Rinsed and bling.

Title: Re: DIY wet tumbler
Post by: shibby95 on June 01, 2014, 01:49:03 AM

 :wtf: Nice design! finally you got a wet tumbler.....did I tease you enough :shake: now I have to make mine just like yours >:D