Another homemade SS Pin tumbler

[Scratchthejeepguy]

I finally took my homemade tumbler apart and painted it. I also made a quick video of it. Rotary Brass Tumbler - YouTube

 

[Hammertime]

Nice job, interesting right angle motor. I am considering getting into reloading and may look into something like this.

 

[triceratops3]

very creative. i've been looking into getting a ss media tumblr but didnt want to shell out the cash..

 

[turbo54]

Nice.

Do you have any issues with the pins getting trapped in the crevice between the cooler and its lid?

If you have a way to speed your motor up a little, I'd think you could increase the speed 50-75% and it oughtta work quite a bit faster.

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

No issues with pins or cases getting stuck yet. And I haven't bothered to change any speed yet.

 

[M1Amen]

very creative. i've been looking into getting a ss media tumblr but didnt want to shell out the cash..

it's worth every penny. do it when you get the chance. no lead dust to worry about!

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

Honestly... I'm still not sold on the SS wet tumbling method yet. It does get the cases a little cleaner, plus it gets the primer pockets and insides much cleaner, but its more work with the rinsing and drying than the super quick and easy vibratory tumbling method.

Since right now, I've got time on my hands, I'll still wet tumble, but I'm not selling my vibratory tumbler just yet.

 

[wakajawaka]

Impressive...

 

[Dnalsi]

Nice job!
I wish I could weld like that

Just guessing your tumbler rpm speed is around 15 ?

As a reference, my Thumlers Model B runs at about 44 or 45 rpm.

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

Yeah, I know it runs slower than the Thumbler, and it would speed up the process if it would be faster RPM's, but this motor was free, and it was simple to make so I'm ok with letting it tumble for 3-4 hours.

 

[shooter.dm]

Is there a substitute ss media u can use that's not as expensive as what they sell on line