Cleaning Brass

[AnthonyL]

Do the dryer sheets really work?

The dryer sheet really does work. I've found it does two things; 1. keeps the dust level down when you open the tumbler and dump into the media separator, and 2. keeps a lot of crap out of the media making it last longer/more effective.

Each time I pull the dryer sheet out after running the tumbler it's very dark and dirty, so it's definitely pulling stuff out of the media during the tumble.

+1 and....Welcome to the forum! I see that the above was your first post!

Thanks!

Edited April 20, 2011 by AnthonyL

[Jason998]

For those that use walnut. Do you get dust left on your brass like cob can leave?

I find myself forever wiping the cob dust from my brass after tumbling. I havent tried

the dryer sheet trick yet.

Also, how efective is walnut at cleaning the primer pockets?

Thanks.

[goosedowner]

For those that use walnut. Do you get dust left on your brass like cob can leave?

I find myself forever wiping the cob dust from my brass after tumbling. I havent tried

the dryer sheet trick yet.

Also, how efective is walnut at cleaning the primer pockets?

Thanks.

Have you tried adding mineral spirits to your corn cob media? I spray some on mine while its running and I don't notice any dust at all.

[Red Ryder]

Do the dryer sheets really work?

The dryer sheet really does work. I've found it does two things; 1. keeps the dust level down when you open the tumbler and dump into the media separator, and 2. keeps a lot of crap out of the media making it last longer/more effective.

Each time I pull the dryer sheet out after running the tumbler it's very dark and dirty, so it's definitely pulling stuff out of the media during the tumble.

+1 and....Welcome to the forum! I see that the above was your first post!

Thanks!

I have found that dryer sheets slow the the vibratory speed if you load up the bowl with cases and media.

[bobmysterious]

Lizard litter and NuFinish for about 2 hours works for me.

[SlappyM&P]

+1 on the dryer sheet. saw a fella on youtube doing it and gave it a try. Keeps the media clean. I also use the dillon polish. My latest observation is that my frankford arsenal has more action with the lid off. Maybe i have too much media????

[Jason998]

For those that use walnut. Do you get dust left on your brass like cob can leave?

I find myself forever wiping the cob dust from my brass after tumbling. I havent tried

the dryer sheet trick yet.

Also, how efective is walnut at cleaning the primer pockets?

Thanks.

Have you tried adding mineral spirits to your corn cob media? I spray some on mine while its running and I don't notice any dust at all.

Ill try that.

Thanks.