Another newbie question

[kaboom]

hello all

just splashed out on a dry tumbler first question,

I have read that you can buy larger quantities of walnut shot blasting media a lot cheaper than normal media, is it ok to use ?

second question

can you add a polish to dry media for that extra shine to the brass ?

thanks all

[loiner1965]

hello all

just splashed out on a dry tumbler first question,

I have read that you can buy larger quantities of walnut shot blasting media a lot cheaper than normal media, is it ok to use ?

second question

can you add a polish to dry media for that extra shine to the brass ?

thanks all

reptile media is cheaper lol....you can add a touch of jewellers rouge or auto sol paste if left out to dry.
some even put a tiny bit of brasso but be careful .
personally stainless steel cleaning is better

[kaboom]

its the ammonia in brasso that isn't good for brass ? got some silver polish add a few drops then break the clumps up and tumble as normal ?


thanks

[loiner1965]

its the ammonia in brasso that isn't good for brass ? got some silver polish add a few drops then break the clumps up and tumble as normal ?


thanks

yes ....i used a little years ago and no problems but over doing it tends to turn edges pink.
try silver polish.
to clean media , place in knotted pillowcase and put in washer then tumble dry.....make sure it is secure.
after awhile it will go dusty.....put a tumble dryer anti static sheet torn into strips in

[kaboom]

don't think the other half will be to pleased just had a new washer lol just the best things to tumble with or add to the media

[sirmissalot]

yes ....i used a little years ago and no problems but over doing it tends to turn edges pink.
try silver polish.
to clean media , place in knotted pillowcase and put in washer then tumble dry.....make sure it is secure.
after awhile it will go dusty.....put a tumble dryer anti static sheet torn into strips in

There's that Yorkie again, short arms and deep pockets!!!

[loiner1965]

There's that Yorkie again, short arms and deep pockets!!!

yep but on my mums side i am irish / scottish decent lol