Thumbler's tumbler question/issue

[Herd Thinner]

I just received my tumbler. The first run of 80 300 win mag went with put issue. The second run of 100 308 i found the canister wouldn't move. I followed the directions. After some assistance it started. The third run same problem. Is the total weight to much or is there something I am missing. Any one have any insight. Thanks.

 

[Sweetyzfd]

Make sure your band is aligned as much as possible. Says you may have to assist it with starting. Mine is breaking in the more I use it

 

[elfster1234]

just a few things:

1.) do not over fill with water... 3/4 max

2.) do not over fill with brass.... for an idea, about 150 5.56 brass OR about 100 308 brass

3.) make sure rollers that the tumbler rolls on are bone dry

I just received my tumbler. The first run of 80 300 win mag went with put issue. The second run of 100 308 i found the canister wouldn't move. I followed the directions. After some assistance it started. The third run same problem. Is the total weight to much or is there something I am missing. Any one have any insight. Thanks.

 

[RStewart]

just a few things:

1.) do not over fill with water... 3/4 max

2.) do not over fill with brass.... for an idea, about 150 5.56 brass OR about 100 308 brass

3.) make sure rollers that the tumbler rolls on are bone dry

This^^^^^

 

[Herd Thinner]

This is why I love this site. Thanks guys. Next batch in a few Ill let you know.

 

[gvanhyning]

Wrap friction tape around both ends of the canister, problem solved.


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[powereng]

I also found that it helps to put a tad bit of oil on the black shaft bushings that insert into the frame. Cuts down of the friction as well as as the noise.

See my other mod here: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading/165831-thumlers-tumbler-modification.html

 

[918v]

Run it at one third capacity, though full of water.

 

[MarinePMI]

Wrap friction tape around both ends of the canister, problem solved.


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This ^^^^^^

Non-Skid tape for your outdoor deck from Home Depot works well....

 

[cobyb]

I also had this problem, I read somewhere that you should use an oil like 3in1 between the steel shafts and plastic bushings. now that thing runs like a champ and I have always used a gallon of water in it.

 

[six 4 sure]

1. <= 200 .223 cases or <= 100 .308 (or bigger) cases
2. 5 lbs ss media
3. water >= 1" from top

It's not the fastest, but I've had zero issues with that combo.

 

[sharpshooterbr]

I just received my tumbler. The first run of 80 300 win mag went with put issue. The second run of 100 308 i found the canister wouldn't move. I followed the directions. After some assistance it started. The third run same problem. Is the total weight to much or is there something I am missing. Any one have any insight. Thanks.

When it is trying to start, is the motor pulley spinning on the belt, or does it act like the motor is stalled?

I run mine exactly as Six 4 Sure stated, and have had zero issues. I inject a bit of poly grease where the drive shafts pass through the Teflon bushings, this helps reduce noise and drag. Make sure your motor pully and belt are in perfect alignment.

 

[bigedp51]

Did you ever notice when it rains your tires have less traction.

If any water gets on the rubber drive wheels the drum will spin.

Keep the water inside the drum and off the outside of the drum.

If you want to do a water burnout then go to the drags.

 

[rsplante]

The second run of 100 308 i found the canister wouldn't move. I followed the directions. After some assistance it started. The third run same problem. Is the total weight to much or is there something I am missing. Any one have any insight. Thanks.

I had the same problem. It runs by friction. You just finished loading it with water and dishwashing soap and some invariably ran over the sides. Thoroughly drying the outside off solved the problem for me.

 

[Wildwillalaska]

I had same issue. Was worried the friction tape was too coarse and would wear the rubber bushings. I had some bowstring wax handy--problem solved. Tacky even when wet and won't wear anything out.

 

[Brasscow]

I fill mine to 1" headspace with brass and water... Motherfucker weighs a metric ton. I've ran it non stop for months on end like this with the only ill effect being wearing out one of the rubbers on the drive roller and i think that only happened because some of the fp-10 i put on the poly bushings made its way over to the rubber. Thumbler charged about $17 for the whole new roller.

I believe mine is now 7 years old and has tumbled tens of thousands of cases, if not hundreds of thousands. Like others say, take care to keep water off the outside of the drum and the rollers.

 

[Oneshotkill]

I just keep it dry on outside as well.