What brand/model ultrasonic cleaner do you hide reloaders use? Looking for a dependable one and don't mind spending for quality.
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Re: Ultrasonic cleaner
Nevermind, saw a video on SS media for cleaning. I am going to try that out.
Nevermind, saw a video on SS media for cleaning. I am going to try that out.
Re: Ultrasonic cleaner
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oneshotkill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nevermind, saw a video on SS media for cleaning. I am going to try that out. </div></div>
LoL!!!! I was just going to say forget about Ultrasonic. I went from vibratory too ultrasonic and then too SS MEDIA TUMBLING.
There is no comparison. SS tumbling for me evermore & forever. And if you have to get them wet then it might as well be from SS media tumbling.
Have fun, it's awesome!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oneshotkill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nevermind, saw a video on SS media for cleaning. I am going to try that out. </div></div>
LoL!!!! I was just going to say forget about Ultrasonic. I went from vibratory too ultrasonic and then too SS MEDIA TUMBLING.
There is no comparison. SS tumbling for me evermore & forever. And if you have to get them wet then it might as well be from SS media tumbling.
Have fun, it's awesome!!!
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Stainless seems like an awful lot of work though. I have considered switching over but I found a good media-polish combo that cleans inside and out and makes the brass literally look better than new for my vibratory tumbler.
Stainless seems like an awful lot of work though. I have considered switching over but I found a good media-polish combo that cleans inside and out and makes the brass literally look better than new for my vibratory tumbler.
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Hey, SVT, can I get your combo? My solution right now cleans the brass inside and out like its no ones business, but it doesn't quite polish the brass like I would like it to.
Hey, SVT, can I get your combo? My solution right now cleans the brass inside and out like its no ones business, but it doesn't quite polish the brass like I would like it to.
Re: Ultrasonic cleaner
My cleaning solution mixes 2 tablespoons of anhydrous (powdered) citric acid in 1 gallon of tap water, with a splash of dishwashing detergent (such as Dawn).
1. Fill the ultrasonic cleaner tank with tap water, to 1" below the maximum fill line.
2. Fill a 600ml Pyrex or Kimax laboratory beaker about half-way with cleaning solution.
3. Place the beaker in the tank and allow the cleaning solution to go through 3 or 4 8-minute cycles. This will remove the bubbles from the solution and enhance its cleaning ability.
4. Place 25-30 de-primed cases in the beaker and run for 3 8-minute cycles.
5. 1 8-minute bath using hot tap water.
6. 1 8-minute bath using distilled water.
7. Place cases (mouth up) in a loading block and permit to dry (air dry or hair blow dryer).
Works great for me.
My cleaning solution mixes 2 tablespoons of anhydrous (powdered) citric acid in 1 gallon of tap water, with a splash of dishwashing detergent (such as Dawn).
1. Fill the ultrasonic cleaner tank with tap water, to 1" below the maximum fill line.
2. Fill a 600ml Pyrex or Kimax laboratory beaker about half-way with cleaning solution.
3. Place the beaker in the tank and allow the cleaning solution to go through 3 or 4 8-minute cycles. This will remove the bubbles from the solution and enhance its cleaning ability.
4. Place 25-30 de-primed cases in the beaker and run for 3 8-minute cycles.
5. 1 8-minute bath using hot tap water.
6. 1 8-minute bath using distilled water.
7. Place cases (mouth up) in a loading block and permit to dry (air dry or hair blow dryer).
Works great for me.
Re: Ultrasonic cleaner
100 .308 cases in Thumler's Tumbler model B, 9mm case full of Lemishine, two tablespoons Dawn or Ivory. Tumble 2 hours and then rinse, dry with whatever effective method you come up with.
I could never match this performance with ultrasonic. I do lots more quantity in less time with better results with SS. Ultrasonic was good enough but not as fast for larger quantity or as thorough. Of course I didn't use a large capacity ultrasonic cleaner.
100 .308 cases in Thumler's Tumbler model B, 9mm case full of Lemishine, two tablespoons Dawn or Ivory. Tumble 2 hours and then rinse, dry with whatever effective method you come up with.
I could never match this performance with ultrasonic. I do lots more quantity in less time with better results with SS. Ultrasonic was good enough but not as fast for larger quantity or as thorough. Of course I didn't use a large capacity ultrasonic cleaner.
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I just have a jeweler's ultra sonic. I get about 30 rifle casings in it. I only use it for deep tarnished cases, all my tumbling is vibratory dry.
I just have a jeweler's ultra sonic. I get about 30 rifle casings in it. I only use it for deep tarnished cases, all my tumbling is vibratory dry.
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I use Hornady Ultrasonic Solution as well.
Is there a concern that stainless tumbling media will works the brass and cause it to harden?
I use Hornady Ultrasonic Solution as well.
Is there a concern that stainless tumbling media will works the brass and cause it to harden?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Hornady Ultrasonic Solution as well.
Is there a concern that stainless tumbling media will works the brass and cause it to harden? </div></div>
That's a proven myth.
Check out the SS media thread, it's 51 page's long.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Hornady Ultrasonic Solution as well.
Is there a concern that stainless tumbling media will works the brass and cause it to harden? </div></div>
That's a proven myth.
Check out the SS media thread, it's 51 page's long.
Re: Ultrasonic cleaner
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rusty815</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, SVT, can I get your combo? My solution right now cleans the brass inside and out like its no ones business, but it doesn't quite polish the brass like I would like it to.</div></div>
When I get home and I make it out to the garage, Ill take a photo of the polish I use. I add around a teaspoon worth to dry, untreated corncob/walnut mix (50/50 mix) and then just let it run for 2-3 hours. It comes out sparkling, and looking better than new. The only thing I need to occasionally do is clean out the primer pockets with a primer pocket brush, but it usually cleans them up to the point where its a non-issue.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rusty815</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, SVT, can I get your combo? My solution right now cleans the brass inside and out like its no ones business, but it doesn't quite polish the brass like I would like it to.</div></div>
When I get home and I make it out to the garage, Ill take a photo of the polish I use. I add around a teaspoon worth to dry, untreated corncob/walnut mix (50/50 mix) and then just let it run for 2-3 hours. It comes out sparkling, and looking better than new. The only thing I need to occasionally do is clean out the primer pockets with a primer pocket brush, but it usually cleans them up to the point where its a non-issue.
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Finally made some time to get some photos.. Sorry for the delay. Its called Xtreme Shine. I was assured it was ammonia free.
Looks like their website is down, but their number is 1-866-367-4583. The stuff was cheap and has lasted me around a year and a half and Ive only used around a third of the bottle. (16 oz)
Finally made some time to get some photos.. Sorry for the delay. Its called Xtreme Shine. I was assured it was ammonia free.
Looks like their website is down, but their number is 1-866-367-4583. The stuff was cheap and has lasted me around a year and a half and Ive only used around a third of the bottle. (16 oz)
