Gee, thanks, Plant.One, ya just cost me $120!
Actually, that's just too good a deal to pass up. Now using the
HB dual rock tumbler with SS pins. As far as cleaning, it does a
fantastic job cleaning brass shinier than new, but the lids are
a pain to install and remove. I'll probably still use it for
small jobs, but that Frankford tumbler will be coming soon!
Originally Posted By: TnslimI just picked one of the Frankford's up from a Cabella's sale. Do you guys use the tumbler/rinse bucket? Looks like would be a good addition along with the magnet. What is your stages of operation? The pins feel a bit oily so thought I would wash those before using on brass.
I've been using this:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101291700/rcbs-rotary-case-and-media-separator However, the
Frankford model will no doubt do just as well. The separator
can be filled with rinse water and just crank the handle a few
times. I then drain the water and let air dry for a week or
two, cranking the handle a few times each day. When the brass is
dry, all pins but those wedged somewhere readily fall out. Yea,
I always clean brass loooong before needing it.
An extra drop of Dawn Dish Soap will clean those pins up with
your first batch. You wouldn't notice the difference.
Stages of operation:
Remove spent primers (hey, some people have forgotten)
Add brass, pins, water, small amount of dish soap & lemi-shine
Let 'er rip for needed amount of time.
Empty into case media separator (the rest already explained
above