I've been using a vibratory tumbler to clean brass and I just don't like it. The media gathers in the brass and I have to hand dump it before I can transfer to the shell holders, I never get it all and end up spilling at least some every time. Its a pain in the neck, but it's the cost of doing business. Today the wife yelled at me because apparently I made a bigger mess than normal and told me to find a better solution.
I've been researching US cleaners for some time, trying to figure if it'll work for me. The benefit of US over a tumbler and stainless pins is that the US cleaner can also clean my BCG, eventual suppressor and other stuff around the house. I know that a tumbler and pins will get the brass shinier, but all my research indicates that the ultrasonic cleaner is still better than vibratory.
So, I'm looking for advice about whether or not you recommend an ultrasonic cleaner for brass.
Then, assuming I do want an ultrasonic cleaner... Is the Harbor Freight sufficient? I don't shoot a ton and don't need to clean thousands of pieces of brass at a time, but I'm not opposed to a larger and better cleaner. I've been looking at the Vevor cleaners as well. They are marketed as commercial US cleaners, either the 3L or the 6L size. They have better heaters and longer timers than the Harbor Freight models, as well as stainless steel construction.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks all!
I've been researching US cleaners for some time, trying to figure if it'll work for me. The benefit of US over a tumbler and stainless pins is that the US cleaner can also clean my BCG, eventual suppressor and other stuff around the house. I know that a tumbler and pins will get the brass shinier, but all my research indicates that the ultrasonic cleaner is still better than vibratory.
So, I'm looking for advice about whether or not you recommend an ultrasonic cleaner for brass.
Then, assuming I do want an ultrasonic cleaner... Is the Harbor Freight sufficient? I don't shoot a ton and don't need to clean thousands of pieces of brass at a time, but I'm not opposed to a larger and better cleaner. I've been looking at the Vevor cleaners as well. They are marketed as commercial US cleaners, either the 3L or the 6L size. They have better heaters and longer timers than the Harbor Freight models, as well as stainless steel construction.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks all!