Cuz Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I've been using the Dillon large size tumbler for many years, but was thinking of adding a second one to clean/polish brass in less time. I figure I'll keep one for cleaning and the new one for polishing and removing any case lube afterwards. Before I buy another Dillon, I was just wondering if there are any others out there that have the same or larger capacity. Thanks, -Cuz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I use a cement mixer for shotgun shells and semi cleaning brass for inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 One of these https://www.harborfreight.com/building-construction/mixers-compactors-backhoe/1-1-4-quarter-cubic-ft-compact-cement-mixer-91907.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 Damn, that's even cheaper than the Dillon. I like it! I wonder if it would do as good a job since it rotates rather than vibrating. Anyone have any experience using something like that to clean brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 It does just fine. It takes a bit longer, but works. I buy ferret bedding in bulk at the pet store. I also use my cement mixer to tumble 00 Buckshot in moly. Many uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Cuz said: Damn, that's even cheaper than the Dillon. I like it! I wonder if it would do as good a job since it rotates rather than vibrating. Anyone have any experience using something like that to clean brass? And there are 10% off coupons . Also if you ever wish to try wet cleaning you are good to go. I still prefer dry. Its a lot less work. Edited August 30, 2020 by AHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 you can also make concrete with it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPD7119 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I use a cement mixer with a polymer drum. I put cut up conveyor belts over the metal agitators in the drum. I can do a full bucket at a time if needed. I only use it for wet tumbling. I never tried dry tumbling with it.That is one extreme though. I know harbor freight sells a big vibratory tumber. A good friend has used it for years with no issues. https://www.harborfreight.com/18-lb-vibratory-bowl-with-liquid-drain-hose-96923.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 +1 on the cement mixer here. When I had the idea of a concrete project I picked up a poly barrel Kobalt from BLowes. While preparing the yard for concrete, I'd run batches with 5 gal pails of brass in the mixer. Was awesome!Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 If I were to do it again, I'd go the cement mixer route instead of a FART. It's not that the FART can't clean a lot of brass, I just did a 5 gallon bucket and it took quite a few batches. Would be nice to sort all my brass in the fall and clean it in a couple of batches and then load all winter for the next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 If I were to do it again, I'd go the cement mixer route instead of a FART. It's not that the FART can't clean a lot of brass, I just did a 5 gallon bucket and it took quite a few batches.Dude, what are you talking about?Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnipTheDog Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 47 minutes ago, woodrow said: Dude, what are you talking about? Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk I'll venture a guess: Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler. That would be a very wet FART. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Yeah, FART vs fart haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) On 8/30/2020 at 11:29 AM, Steve RA said: you can also make concrete with it !! I made a larger pin tumbler. That is also an option. Edited August 31, 2020 by RevolverJockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I'll venture a guess: Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler. That would be a very wet FART.Haaaha! Thats awesome.I was gonna say I'd try gassing my brass but I'm afraid it'd get all brittle and blow out on me! Haaaha, The FART...the things that are showing up around here are hilarious. There was a funny thing about potatoes potating on another post. Learn something new every day. Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I have this one coming https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/yardmax-16-cu-ft-concrete-mixer-with-18hp-electric-motor-ym0046 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limitedgun Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I have been using the HF cement mixer for 6 years wet and dry. I usually start wet with Brass Juice, Dehydrator @ 160 for 4 hours, RollSizer.com DC unit for 9,40, and .223, then dry for a few hours wit cob and Lucas Metal Polish. I just processed 35,000 brass in a week a few weeks ago. I will do the same next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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