Post by: predatorpro on September 05, 2013, 09:11:57 PM
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Post by: runningboard on September 05, 2013, 09:31:15 PM
Overnight. Doesn't hurt anything to let them run. It's not like they can be overpolished.:yeah:
Post by: Mike450r on September 05, 2013, 09:41:18 PM
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Post by: buck man on September 05, 2013, 10:24:33 PM
Been reloading 30 years, never owned a tumbler. Do they shoot better when the're nice and shiny?
Funny.....but actually yes they do.
Post by: Mike450r on September 05, 2013, 10:29:20 PM
Been reloading 30 years, never owned a tumbler. Do they shoot better when the're nice and shiny?
I hope you clean them somewhat before loading. Lots of metal on metal contact, you want to keep all other debris and grime out of the mix. Kind of like putting an engine back together with dirty components.
Post by: LEN on September 06, 2013, 09:42:28 AM
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Post by: Jburke on September 18, 2013, 06:59:57 PM
I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It's quieter, faster and cleans better. Brass is pretty much spotless inside and out in 20 minutes.Which one do you use and which polish/cleaner do you use?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 18, 2013, 07:08:30 PM
Post by: crazysccrmd on September 18, 2013, 07:22:37 PM
I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It's quieter, faster and cleans better. Brass is pretty much spotless inside and out in 20 minutes.Which one do you use and which polish/cleaner do you use?
I use a Lyman TS-700 with Lyman turbo sonic solution. It isn't a big cleaner but it gets the job done. I can do around 75 pistol cases and 35 rifle casings in one load. I run it for two 10 minute cycles, rinse the brass off and either set them in the sun or on a rack in the oven to dry.
Post by: Fisherdave10 on September 18, 2013, 10:56:46 PM
I usually polish for at least 8 hours and as much as 24 hours, depending on how busy I am.
Post by: TheHunt on September 23, 2013, 08:06:51 AM
I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It's quieter, faster and cleans better. Brass is pretty much spotless inside and out in 20 minutes.
I have read about the ultrasonic cleaner. Can you tell us more about this tool?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 23, 2013, 08:43:26 AM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on September 23, 2013, 09:02:46 AM
Here's a tip. If your wife has any sterling silver objects that will fit in the tumbler, it makes them shiny as heck. I use a couple small blobs of Flitz when I do her silver candle stick holders. Makes for a very happy wife.
Post by: docsven on September 23, 2013, 09:19:46 AM
Post by: crazysccrmd on September 23, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It's quieter, faster and cleans better. Brass is pretty much spotless inside and out in 20 minutes.
I have read about the ultrasonic cleaner. Can you tell us more about this tool?
They're pretty simple. Just drop in brass, add water and some cleaning solution. I run mine for two 10 minute sessions, remove the brass (which sits in a strainer type holder), rinse in the sink under running water and either set in the sun to dry or put in the oven at 150* for a bit.
The cleaning solution basically breaks down the surface tension of the water so it completely contacts every part of the brass. The ultrasonic vibrations create tiny bubbles that form and pop violently at a tiny level. This action breaks loose all the particulates on the brass.