Tumbler media

[Carl85]

Hey guys, what’s the best media to use with a tumbler? Got a few bolts and posts I want to get cleaned up. Also what recommended time. Never used one before so have no clue what so ever
Cheers


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[Spandangler]

I use this stuff. Seems to do the trick. I’d also been keen to hear what other use.
I think this may be better for polishing.

Walnut is better for removing heavy rust.
That’s what I heard anyway

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[Spandangler]

And holy sh1t that’s a huge link

 

[Sako-TRG]

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Do all types of media - treated + untreated.
As @Spandangler says, walnut good for stubborn stuff. You can also buy a paste to help things along.
I use tumbling for Brass though for shooting - not pin stuff - but same really.

 

[Sako-TRG]

I add some of this:-

 

[Sako-TRG]

This is my Tufnut:-

 

[Carl85]

Thanks guys. Quite a few there for me to choose from then. Will get something ordered. And also try some of that polish stuff. Am I right in thinking you need to leave for a day or two?


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[Carl85]

I add some of this:-
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Nice, I will try some of that. How do you apply it? Or do you just chuck it in [emoji23]


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[Sako-TRG]

Great selection here for Media and polish:-
I’ve purchased from these guys loads of times....
http://hannamsreloading.com/
Go to page 57
http://www.hannamsreloading.com/webpricelist.pdf

 

[Carl85]

Great selection here for Media and polish:-
I’ve purchased from these guys loads of times....
http://hannamsreloading.com/
Go to page 57
http://www.hannamsreloading.com/webpricelist.pdf

Nice one thanks. I will get some bits ordered [emoji106]


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[Sako-TRG]

Nice, I will try some of that. How do you apply it? Or do you just chuck it in [emoji23]


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You just add a few squirts to the media before tumbling - not too much though
The Media and polish is available at Hannams reloading.
The Tufnut last ages - you can reuse it loads of times. When I tumble brass I switch the tumbler on for a couple hours and it’s gleaming.

 

[Carl85]

You just add a few drops to the media before tumbling - not too much though [emoji106]
The Media and polish is available at Hannams reloading.
The Tufnut last ages - you can reuse it loads of times. When I tumble brass I switch the tumbler on for a couple hours and it’s gleaming.

That’s great. Will order from them. Got a tumbler in the week. Just wanted to know what’s best to use. There was so much I thought I best ask.
Thanks for your help [emoji106]


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[Andy_B]

Its best to remove grease ( if present) and remove surface dirt before adding parts to the tumbler.
Makes the media more effective and it lasts a bit longer and.

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[Carl85]

Thanks. Will make sure I give the stuff a good clean before it goes in [emoji106]


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[Spandangler]

I use a slug of autosol (not to be confused with anusol. Two totally different products with catastrophic consequences should you mix them up)

 

[Calimori]

I use a slug of autosol (not to be confused with anusol. Two totally different products with catastrophic consequences should you mix them up)

To be clear, mixing these two sol’s the other way round is worse.

 

[Paul]

To be clear, mixing these two sol’s the other way round is worse.

Oh i dont know... if you get them the other way around you end up with a mighty shiny ring.....

 

[Spandangler]

To be clear, mixing these two sol’s the other way round is worse.

So to be clear. You polish your metal with anusol and rub autosol on your **** grapes

 

[Calimori]

I can only think of come backs that would really derail this topic.
So, what tumbler should I get?

 

[Spandangler]

I’ve got a berry tumbler. However I was lucky enough to get mine of Daz. Not sure they sell them here. The Lyman will be fine

 

[Dave Bishop]

OK.. so I’ve just bought the Lyman tumbler and Stainless Steel media..

Will show the results after a few parts are tumbled, how long it took etc

 

[Andy_B]

Staonless steel media?

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[Andy_B]

Stainless

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[BigIan]

Be interested in your results

also if the media get caught in the pieces much as well

 

[Dave Bishop]

The media are small “rods” so will see what happens

 

[Andy_B]

Interesting. I would guess you won't be changing the media that often[emoji16]
I wonder how it will deal with the smaller parts.

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[Spandangler]

Interesting!! I rely on my magnet to fish all the bits out afterwards. That could be fun

 

[Dave Bishop]

Ah @Spandangler.. if true stainless steel then it’s not magnetic!

 

[Spandangler]

Ah ok. Should be fine then. I actually thought that as I typed it.

 

[BigIan]

Depends on ferretic content of the stainless steel