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Tools and Uses => Reloading => Topic started by: onewaymedia on April 21, 2015, 12:22:22 PM

Title: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: onewaymedia on April 21, 2015, 12:22:22 PM

Harbor freight has the dual rock tumbler on sale for $44 plus you can use the 20% off coupon during the checkout.  I used the cheapest shipping and it took about 2 weeks to arrive.

Just my review.  I'm new to reloading but after looking online and watching a bunch of different videos I figured why not try wet tumbling since everyone says it the way to go.  I know you cant tumble a large amount at once but not a big concern.

I bought stainless media on ebay 2.5lbs, lemon shine from safeway (was on sale also) and dish soap.

I put about 1lb stainless media in each drum, filled brass a little more than 2/3 fill, and added water, lemon shine and a drop of soap.  About 1hr or so later.  The brass looks brand new. 

I removed the lid and ran water to clean out the drum then dumped the content in a bucket which I put a regular screen over (2x) to caught the brass and media.  Ran water to get media out of brass and throw the brass on a towel to dry. 

So far I'm very happy with the purchase, and happy I went this route.  I can post pictures tomorrow.  Hopefully this helps someone on the fence.  Youtube has good videos also.   :shaka:

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: oldfart on April 21, 2015, 02:24:29 PM

I was curious, so here is the website...

http://www.harborfreight.com/dual-drum-rotary-rock-tumbler-67632.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/dual-drum-rotary-rock-tumbler-67632.html)

It's $45 + $16 shipping to Waipahu

It's a little small but ok for small batches.

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: Mr. Farknocker on April 22, 2015, 07:17:12 AM

I use a dry media tumbler but am looking to actually build a wet tumbler instead of buying one. There are a couple of DIY videos on Younoob that I've seen and it looks simple enough to do using a clothes dryer or printer motor or something similar. Making stuff for the cost of almost nothing is what I really enjoy about this hobby.

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: onewaymedia on April 22, 2015, 04:37:32 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/22/52fa7ee794ed8686aee627811a578771.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/22/d094161885bd0d05b17c0b3024d8c557.jpg)

Here's some pictures.   I did look into making my own, but I figured I would try the harbor freight tumbler since it was pretty cheap.  Don't forget you can use the 20-25% off coupon on checkout.   The stainless media should last a very long time also.

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: mikesbeachfinds on April 23, 2015, 09:36:14 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/24/65ea159960a58dfb64120d12b4b06c40.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/24/881b166d2874ed3d6a19ad853c7c45c5.jpg)

I use a universal de-capping die then wet tumble for about 2.5 hours. Brass comes out sparkling clean inside and out and primer pockets are cleaned too.
I can run about 300 cases of 9mm or 200  45acp at one time.

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: B.A. Baracus on April 25, 2015, 07:29:47 AM

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: kekoa on April 25, 2015, 08:10:42 AM

Cool, where can i get the 20-25% coupon at please.

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: onewaymedia on April 25, 2015, 11:00:22 AM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/25/0819021bd0307851921615cf13aff3dc.jpg)

You can search google for a coupon also...

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: kekoa on April 25, 2015, 11:28:29 AM

 
 :shaka:

Title: Re: Rock/brass tumbler...harbor freight..
Post by: Kimo772 on April 26, 2015, 06:17:43 PM

I use the exact same equipment and method with excellent results. :thumbsup: