Kraj Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 How do you guys get the pins back in after you separate them from the brass? Im currently using a funnel and its geting old. there must be a better way of doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Where are you putting them? I just pour them from the separator into the tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I used to just pour the pins back into the tumbler but began to notice I was getting a lot of small brass "shavings"/particles and other "rock-like" debris in my media. I now use a Frankford Arsenal Media Transfer Magnet to move the pins around. They cost about $12 at Amazon.com. Works GREAT! http://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Transfer-Magnet-Stainless/dp/B00HTN659G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428837802&sr=8-2&keywords=frankford+arsenal+magnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B45C22 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I've never taken them out of the tumbler except to and from the media separator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcook Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Regarding the Frankford Arsenal magnet: I made a tool like that out of a hard drive magnet and a plastic bowl. My problem is, after a few "transfers", the pins are now magnetized and clump together. Have you experienced this with the FA magnet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I separate the media w a magnet. Then set it out on a t shirt with cardboard under it in the garage. After 24 hours it's dry then I put it back N the tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotbike Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I used to just pour the pins back into the tumbler but began to notice I was getting a lot of small brass "shavings"/particles and other "rock-like" debris in my media. I now use a Frankford Arsenal Media Transfer Magnet to move the pins around. They cost about $12 at Amazon.com. Works GREAT! http://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Transfer-Magnet-Stainless/dp/B00HTN659G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428837802&sr=8-2&keywords=frankford+arsenal+magnet I use the same magnet/method. Works perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotbike Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Regarding the Frankford Arsenal magnet: I made a tool like that out of a hard drive magnet and a plastic bowl. My problem is, after a few "transfers", the pins are now magnetized and clump together. Have you experienced this with the FA magnet? Never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointblanktx Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Those of you wet tumbling, are you guys leaving the primers in or are you running them through the press to decap first? I just worry about a little moisture staying in primer/pocket even after drying and contaminating the primer/powder when going through a progressive press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heaman Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I do not decap pistol brass before wet tumbling and I haven't had any issues with moisture "yet". I figure that is because my brass normally sits for a week or more (usually longer) before I load it. You could always dry your brass in an old food dehydrator or something similar if you needed it sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaggerJoe Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Those of you wet tumbling, are you guys leaving the primers in or are you running them through the press to decap first? I de-prime all my brass before wet tumbling. I bought a Dillon Depriming Die and use it on station 1 on my 550. I remove the locator pin on station 2 and place a piece of brass in 1 with my right hand, cycle the press, advance to 2 and remove the brass with my left. after a while you get into a rhythm like loading and it goes quickly. I believe by removing the primer before tumbling, it allows the solution and pins to flow through the cases cleaning the inside and also cleans the primer pockets. (My theory anyway.) I do understand that I am handling the brass a lot, but for me, it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctay Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I never deprime and have never had a problem with residual water. I do live in the desert southwest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeactionjackson Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I used to just pour the pins back into the tumbler but began to notice I was getting a lot of small brass "shavings"/particles and other "rock-like" debris in my media. I now use a Frankford Arsenal Media Transfer Magnet to move the pins around. They cost about $12 at Amazon.com. Works GREAT! http://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Transfer-Magnet-Stainless/dp/B00HTN659G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428837802&sr=8-2&keywords=frankford+arsenal+magnet Same here! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I just pour them out of the media separator back into the tumbler. I deprime before tumbling as I also want to get the primer pockets clean and I think it also works much better for being sure the case is dry before priming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I've been using SS pins for a year and a half, I don't deprime before cleaning, it's another step I don't want to do. Never had a problem, but my brass has at least 2 weeks to dry. My reloading room is temperature controlled so the time of the year is no factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscjoe Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Don't put them in a plastic bag like I did and seal it. Looked at them after a week or more there WAS moisture in the bag and it discolored the once clean cases. I retumbled the brass put it back in a bag but didn't seal it. Been clean and most likely dry a couple weeks later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Im at nearly 2 years on the same batch of brass. Never deprimed first And no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I use a magnet to handle my pins. Lets me separate out all the little brass shavings, dirt, etc from my pins. I also wash my pins in Simple Green a couple times a year as Ive found that lanolin case lube will collect on the pins over time, and my brass wasnt coming out as clean and bright as when I first started. I decap before tumbling, both rifle and pistol. Gives my son something to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icestud Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 One thing to look for if you don't deprime before wet tumbling is sometimes a pin will get stuck in the primer hole, it's not good on decaping tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 One thing to look for if you don't deprime before wet tumbling is sometimes a pin will get stuck in the primer hole, it's not good on decaping tools When wet tumbling initially became popular, most people used .041 sized stainless pins. Two the .041 pins fit ("wedged") nicely into a small primer pocket hole. Most people have changed over to .047 sized pins to eliminate the issue. When using .047 stainless pins you don't have to worry about pins lodging in a primer pocket. I was looking for some .041 pins a while back to "re-charge" my media but couldn't find any. I retired my .041 pins and re-purchased all new .047 pins. No more broken de-cap rods for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraj Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 I feel like I got a weak magnet. It is covered is pins but it's less than 5oz of pins.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I feel like I got a weak magnet. It is covered is pins but it's less than 5oz of pins.. Buy the Frankfort Arsenal one. Takes about 6-7 transfers to move 5lbs of pins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraj Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/375973/frankford-arsenal-media-transfer-magnet-for-stainless-steel-media?cm_vc=ProductFinding That one? I got that one and it isnt good for moving any amout of pins. I even called to see if it was defective and they said thats how it works. I have 10 lbs of pins and it would take so many trips i would be better off just scooping it with my hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddoo7 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) I use an old electric cassette tape eraser to move pins. It holds tight and lets go when you release the button. It is just a strong electro magnet. I try to deprime before tumbling. Otherwise drying time is much longer. I don't think clean primer pockets make much difference, but they do look nicer. I do want clean pockets on my long range precision rounds. Edited May 19, 2015 by dddoo7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/375973/frankford-arsenal-media-transfer-magnet-for-stainless-steel-media?cm_vc=ProductFinding That one? I got that one and it isnt good for moving any amout of pins. I even called to see if it was defective and they said thats how it works. I have 10 lbs of pins and it would take so many trips i would be better off just scooping it with my hands Thats the one. Not perfect, but good enough, and better than most cheap crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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