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+1 Stainless all the way.
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+1 on stainless. I built my tumbler. I can do about 1500 pieces of .556 in one shot. The only challenge I have is our water is very hard here and the brass will come out nice and shiny but tarnishes quickly if I don't dry it properly.
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More pictures? Plans? Very nice setup!Originally posted by txgunner00 View Post+1 on stainless. I built my tumbler. I can do about 1500 pieces of .556 in one shot. The only challenge I have is our water is very hard here and the brass will come out nice and shiny but tarnishes quickly if I don't dry it properly.
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Nice, that looks like a big PVC tube on a pair of rollers run by a belt connected to an electric motor ??? I love these do it yourself projects, please give more info.Comment
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No plans really. I just cobbled it together using parts and materials I had on hand with the exception of a few pieces. I pulled a few more pics out of my PB account.
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"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
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Let see if this thing will let me post a video...
Something you might find unique is this doubles as the power source for my meat grinder, which, incidentally, I'll be using here in the near future.Last edited by txgunner00; 01-03-2015, 05:24 AM.NRA life, GOA life, SAF, and TSRA
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason, co-author, 2nd Amendment.Comment
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The pipe is a 8" SDR 35 sewer pipe with glued on caps and a flange adapter cut in to accept a 4" test cap. If you are interested I can dig up more specific info. There are other ways to achieve the same thing but this was the cheapest way to accomplish it with the parts I had. If you get into big SCH40 pipe the fitting cost goes way up. Basically the difference is the pressure rating but you only need it to hold water. I have another drum I just screwed 1/2" HDPE plastic sheet to each end and cut a hole for the same type of cap. I use this one for dry media if I want to do a quick polish without having to mess with the water.Originally posted by montana View PostLast edited by txgunner00; 01-03-2015, 05:35 AM.NRA life, GOA life, SAF, and TSRA
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason, co-author, 2nd Amendment.Comment
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Simple but very effective. I have seen old cement mixers used for polishing large amounts of brass with great results. The tube on rollers is a first for me. I'm going to have to go through my massive parts pile and see what could be built. Great video, I enjoyed it a lot, thanks for sharing.Originally posted by txgunner00 View PostComment
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Now I wish i hadnt thrown my old ice cream freezer away.Knowing everthing isnt as important as knowing where to find it.
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brilliant DIY, TG. and the video answered all my questions.Comment
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