Wet tumbling - how to do bigger batches of brass

[The-Fly]

I got to see a buddy's setup using a Thumlers, and it was impressive.

I'd like to get into wet tumbling, but I'like to be able to run much larger batches of brass, as I shoot a crapload of 9mm and 223, and I really need to be able to process at least 500 pieces of brass at a shot (more would be nice).

Any suggestions on what wet tumblers would do this?

 

[justinbaker]

Re: Wet tumbling - how to do bigger batches of brass

you could make a DIY machine

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/344986_How_i_built_my_own_rotary_tumbler.html

 

[jagged77]

Re: Wet tumbling - how to do bigger batches of brass

STM do a 40# machine. Good guys to deal with.

http://www.stainlesstumblingmedia.com/stm-40-tumbler-18.html

 

[distantfoe]

Re: Wet tumbling - how to do bigger batches of brass

I'm thinking about:

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-1-4-quarter-cubic-ft-compact-cement-mixer-91907.html

 

[distantfoe]

Re: Wet tumbling - how to do bigger batches of brass

I'm thinking about:

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-1-4-quarter-cubic-ft-compact-cement-mixer-91907.html

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

Re: Wet tumbling - how to do bigger batches of brass

I just ran 8# of 9mm thru a friends thumler no problem, after i fixed the belt slip problem by roughing up the drive pully..

 

[jonaddis84]

Re: Wet tumbling - how to do bigger batches of brass

Im working on a DIY build right now, will let you know if it works out...

Using one of these Ratchet top sealed 6.5gal buckets
http://www.pyrosupplies.com/shop/page/product_detail/Product/09fb61177482f38a63331ca932bf75f8.html

It will have two 16" discs bolted to each end of it (obviously the one end will have a cutout to allow you to remove the lid of the bucket. Bolt 4 paddles on the inside, and other than that it will work just like the Thumler.

Will be powered by an old 220v air compressor motor with a 1.5" pulley belted to a 7" pulley I think. This should give me around 60-70rpm Im hoping.