Tumbling Media

[AIRret]

Yep add some OMS but before that pour the media between 2 containers, outside when there's a light breeze to get rid of the dust

Good idea, next time I replace my media (in a year or two) I'll have to try that.

After about 4 batches of brass my media is no longer dusty. I could have avoided the issue had I tried your technique. Live and learn.

[Bawanna]

Ok OMS? I read back a couple times, I don't get OMS, what the hell is OMS?

You wicked smart folks sometimes drive me crazy with your code talk for us simple minded folk.

[AIRret]

Ok OMS? I read back a couple times, I don't get OMS, what the hell is OMS?

You wicked smart folks sometimes drive me crazy with your code talk for us simple minded folk.

I think it might be something like; Ovamit's Mother S?????????

[Tilos]

Sorry:
Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS), paint dept, Walmart, or anywhere.
If you like the stink, get paint thinner
or use diesel fuel

[TheLastDaze]

I use lizard bedding from pet store (walnut media) and NU Finish.... We don't use dryer sheets, have to talk to the wife about that...

maybe I'll go by a laundry mat adn try that..

what do you do with the diesel fuel again??? I have couple gallons of that on hand...

will also check out HF sometime, doubt I'll be needing media for a LOOOONNGG time though

[Boom]

I use white rice. When the brass is really dirty i add a teaspoon of turtle wax the the rice and let it run for ten minutes before adding the brass. No dust to speak of.

[marshal kane]

I use two vibratory tumblers. One with walnut media to get rid of the crud quickly. Right after the walnut tumbling is when I clean primer pockets, resize and bell case mouths (if needed). The other tumbler has corn media and Flitz polish for that final shine. I use the tumblers weekly as that is how often I shoot. Media is changed about annually.

[mr surveyor]

I use H2O and citric acid

[downtownv]

Walnut with some dryer sheets tossed in (used and cut into strips)
Then after loading the reloads tumble in corn (second tumbler)

[Bills1873]

Anybody try a rotary tumbler with the tiny stainless steel pins?

[Potato]

Hi, New guy here. But i do use the Thumler's Tumbler. I love it! I do use the Stainless Media. Also i use Dawn and Lemon Shine. Then dry on a homemade rack. I'm in Tampa so it doesn't take too long. Brass comes out looking Factory Fresh!

[JimBianchi]

I just went through this polishing media issue last month.

My solution was Stainless Steel. Two hours and I get the filthiest brass looking new and it drys in the sun in about two hours, same time it takes a second batch to tumble.

I only wish I'd made the move sooner.

[marshal kane]

As for drying racks for washed brass, I find the plastic cartridge holders that come in the factory boxes to be excellent for drying. Just make sure the holders are open on the bottom so water can drain out. As for drying, an hour in the Arizona sun makes the brass come out hot and bone dry.

[TD2K]

Anybody try a rotary tumbler with the tiny stainless steel pins?

I do, works great. and can reuse them over and over and over. pins, water, a bit of dawn liquid dishwashing soap, and a tiny bit of "lemi shine"
Brass comes out looking brand new

[Curious Carl]

I made a wet tumbler, last batch was about 1300 or 1400 9 mm with stainless steel media, dawn dish soap and lemishine. I decap first and it cleans the primer pockets perfectly, also the inside of the cases are like new clean. I don't think cleaning makes one bit of difference functionally. Made the tumbling barrel out of 6" PVC with one end capped and the other reduced down to 4" and use a rubber cap and a clamp to seal it. The pins are magnetic and they make a magnetic wand sort of tool but with the ability to retract the magnet releasing the pins where you want. I'd recommend buying a smaller commercial wet tumbler, they are easier and cheaper --- they weren't available when I made mine. Was fun making it though! No dust of course. Reloads look like new brass -- they claim no deterioration of brass. Interestingly if you throw in the rustiest bolt it comes out like new. Hope this helps.