Cleaning cases

[-Pete-]

I looked at the Lyman ultrasonic and found you can buy it without the branding for less than half the money:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/slredire...getName=sp_atf
Shop around, I think I paid £40.

The only thing missing is a plastic basket to keep the cases from touching the metal sides, I found one the right size. You don't really need to add anything to the water, certainly not acid. They're clean in and out after a few minutes (25 cases), longer if you put more cases in (50+). Then I let them dry overnight on an old towel. They're not polished, but I don't see any benefit unless you like displaying your ammo.

[1066]

Dilute Citric acid added to the cleaning solution is a tried and tested method for cleaning brass cases and has been used for years. It was a recommended procedure by the NRA in the USA since about the 1980's.

It won't harm the brass, unlike ammonia based products, in fact it "pacifies" the brass and helps to limit any further corrosion.

[Musclefox]

Can u use steel media in a normal tumbler, I mean will it do the same job?
I have a Frankford Arsenal, if so how much media would I need? I think this depends on how much brass I'm going to clean?

[223AI]

Can u use steel media in a normal tumbler, I mean will it do the same job?
I have a Frankford Arsenal, if so how much media would I need? I think this depends on how much brass I'm going to clean?

Shouldnt think so, you'd have to run it dry and it won't work the same, definitely worth upgrading though IMO.

[Musclefox]

Cheers Boydy, Il have a look to see what's available

[Musclefox]

These any good, not bad price.
262801397918

[223AI]

These any good, not bad price.
262801397918

No idea I'm afraid, this I would guess is a Chinese seller that is listing as being in Portsmouth so I'd be a little weary but could be perfectly good!

I got lucky and picked up a 3 x 5lb barrel one of these 181663727447 for £80.00!

[g60bv]

I can't believe how expensive tumblers are! Really want one. Some of my brass is brown!

[223AI]

These any good, not bad price.
262801397918

I'd be more inclined to spend a little more and buy something like this from a UK company

http://www.ukge.com/en-gb/Lapidary/S...-252-1193.aspx

That way if you have an issue you have uk back up, the company have the same tumbler advertised on slightly cheaper, you may be able to negotiate the price down a few quid without the rocks! The advantage of the twin drums is you can run with wet SS media (deep clean) and dry media (quick polish) simultaneously.

I have no connection to them other than buying some spare belts for my machine but they were very helpful.