acpie360 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Got my Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler and tried it over the weekend. I felt like I needed two hands to hold the drum and two hands to tighten the end caps. Any tips to make this step easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteroman Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Put it on carpet then put a knee in the middle, now tighten each end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acpie360 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, oteroman said: Put it on carpet then put a knee in the middle, now tighten each end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 yup i stick it on the floor between my knees then tighten the cap. to make things easier, once tightened i only ever open one end, therefore i only need to tighten one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmaximusd Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hold the drum in front of you with one hand over each cap then turn the caps simultaneously to tighten.Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gransport Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I use a cheap strap wrench I picked up at Harbor Freight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 1 hour ago, gransport said: I use a cheap strap wrench I picked up at Harbor Freight. Good idea. However........................ Has the wrench broken yet? You know it will. How many times have you used the wrench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gransport Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) 46 minutes ago, mjohn said: Good idea. However........................ Has the wrench broken yet? You know it will. How many times have you used the wrench? I've been using for about a year and it's holding up so far. I don't crank it down with everything I have :-) Also, there's a Harbor Freight a half mile from my work, so I can always grab another. Edited February 7, 2017 by gransport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acpie360 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Do these "indentations" serve any purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I grab it by the rolling ring on opposite sides with my fingers and then use my thumbs to hit the longer wings on the cap to give equal force tightening. I also make sure to wet the rim of the drum and the top of the clear plastic cap to provide "lube" so everything slides smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, acpie360 said: Do these "indentations" serve any purpose? Those are where I grab the drum as it provides more ledge for me to grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tuf4u Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2nd the strap wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GDad Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I leave the end caps loose when done tumbling so the rubber gaskets don't get compressed. Hoping they last longer that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I must say, even though I don't use my fart anymore, all I did was hand tighten both ends at the same time and mine never leaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Sarge said: I must say, even though I don't use my fart anymore, all I did was hand tighten both ends at the same time and mine never leaked. Same, I use mine regularly and basically do what Intel6 describes above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 doesnt need to be wrench tight, just snug enough so it doesnt leak. stick the wet fart between your knees and give the cap a twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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