Suppressors Suppressor Baffles Tumbler

[FormerFarmer]

I am currently using an ultrasonic washer to clean my Q El Camino baffles. I would like to try using a tumbler with SS pins instead. What tumbler are you using? How well does it work for cleaning suppressor baffles?

I looked at the Harbor Freight ones and do not want to buy that cheap of one - Chinese made. I am looking at Thumlers Tumbler model AR-1 or Lortone tumbler model 3A.

I don't do any reloading or intend to in the future.

 

[kl3309]

I switched from a Thumler's Model B to a Lortone 3A. The Lortone is a whole lot quieter with no chatter from the drum wobbling around on the drive rods like with a Thumler's (Lortone's drum is captured on one end). Lortone's drum is also easier to service having to undo a single thumb screw and then having the lid(s) lift off/out.

I run the drum a little less than half full of pins and fill to the brim with water and dishwashing liquid. I usually do two rimfire cans or a rimfire can and a pistol can at one time. Run it for 8-10 hrs., changing the solution about half way through, and baffles are clean with just a little bit of gunk left to be scraped of with a brass pick (about the same as any other wet tumbler I've tried). K- and cone baffles are easiest to clean with squared off baffles (Yankee Hill Stinger) being a bit more work.

 

[FormerFarmer]

Thanks for the information. That is exactly what I was looking for.

 

[kl3309]

And with the Lortone, the drive belt may or may not be installed on the pulleys so don't freak out if you plug it in and it just whirs.

 

[FormerFarmer]

Good to know.