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I don't reload a huge about of brass each year and at UK prices, I don't really want to shell out on a case tumbler. Does anyone have any ideas, plans or suggestions for making one? I must confess i have never seen one in working so I have no idea how fast they go or what actual actions takes place. I have an old electric screwdriver which has fairly low RPM but has quite torque for its size. I am thinking this might be a suitable motor??? Regards, Pete | ||
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Pete, I'd take that screwdriver and a case chuck and steel wool if you're going to polish that few. But if you're determined to build a tumbler, I'd suggest you take a plastic container and strap it to something that vibrates like an electric massager or a ....well, a massager. | |||
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There are two types: tumbler kind and vibrating kind. I would think the tumbling kind would be the easiest to build. It would function just like a clothes dryer with the media and brass falling over each other as the tub rotates on the horizontal shaft. Just regulate the speed. | |||
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Pete, Here's a link that might help you: http://home.speedsoft.com/theashes/tumbler/tumbler.html HTH Rick | |||
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quote:While the wife is out toss your brass and walnut shells into two pillow cases. Run in clothes dryer on no heat cycle for an hour or so. Wally [ 07-14-2003, 10:42: Message edited by: wallyw ] | |||
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Get an electric ice cream maker. Put in your media and brass. Lay it on it's side and turn it on. Instant case tumbler. bobg ![[Big Grin]](images/icons/grin.gif){kind=icon} | |||
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