Inexpensive tumbler

[august1410]

Need one on the cheap. I reload in very small quantities, don't need something heavy duty. Recommendations?

 

[SmokingGun]

Have you considered the IOSSO liquid case cleaner?

 

[rseymorejr]

I believe Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive tumbler

 

[SOMDSHOOT]

Need one on the cheap. I reload in very small quantities, don't need something heavy duty. Recommendations?

I bought a new Frankford off of ebay for like $35.00 I hardly use the thing myself. I have contemplated a few times of just selling the thing. I use a little vinegar and water solution and that's been more than enough for me. I use the tumbler with some lizard bedding and a few drops of Gel-Gloss. The brass stays nice and shiny for a while then it looks like it does when I use the vinegar. I reload enough either to even justify the purchase of this tumbler.

HOLY MOTHER OF DOOM ! I just went to get a link from ebay to the one like I bought and they want what now ?!?!?!?!? HOLY SHIRT ! I only paid $35.00 brand new for mine SOB ! - Ebay HERE

 

[august1410]

I've been doing the vinegar/ water mix, but my arthritic hands arent liking it..

 

[Mooseman]

I bought a new Lyman 600 for $55 locally. It is small but is works well.

 

[FlatsFlite]

I picked up a Smart Reloader 737 Nano for small batches a while back at Natcheszz.com for $25. It's quiet and works great. It cleans about 200 9mm or about a 100 .223 Remington easily. The manual says 300 9mm and 125 223, but it performs better with a few less.

 

[byf43]

Best 'bang' for the buck - Lyman Turbo Tumbler 1200.

NIB:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/158440/lyman-turbo-1200-pro-sifter-case-tumbler-110-volt

I've got one of these, and it's been used regularly/constantly, since 1982, with NO signs of wearing out.

 

[stu929]

Best 'bang' for the buck - Lyman Turbo Tumbler `200.

NIB:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/158440/lyman-turbo-1200-pro-sifter-case-tumbler-110-volt

I've got one of these, and it's been used regularly/constantly, since 1982, with NO signs of wearing out.

Only downside with this would be dust as the top has holes in it. I have seen things like this covered with plastic to avoid having issues with dust though.

 

[jrumann59]

Frank ford sells a tumbler and separater kit on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Ars...d=1366054170&sr=8-1&keywords=franford+arsenal

 

[Traveler]

I believe Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive tumbler

I am returning mine. One of the bearings was seized up right out of the box.

 

[Johnthetoolguy]

When I was looking for a tumbler the first time I had a crazy thought. I was going to look for a rock tumbler at a hobby store. Never did go through with that plan, and later did buy a real tumbler. You may be able to make something like a rock tumbler. It would do the same thing as a vibrating machine, just take a little longer.

 

[Mt Airy]

I am returning mine. One of the bearings was seized up right out of the box.

Buy cheap get shit . Just Buy and pay once and be done. Buy QUALITY

 

[byf43]

Only downside with this would be dust as the top has holes in it. I have seen things like this covered with plastic to avoid having issues with dust though.

Yeah, that's the first one that I saw listed. (In too big a hurry.)

The two I have, are 'solid tops'.

Great tumblers!! I run the crap out of 'em.

 

[Traveler]

Buy cheap get shit . Just Buy and pay once and be done. Buy QUALITY

Yup, once in a while I give in and try something cheap. It was a waste of time.

 

[hogrider]

How about putting some walnut shells and your brass in a plastic container, like a one liter

bottle, and then put it in the dryer with a few towels, without the heat...

that's cheap

 

[HarCo2ANewb]

maybe find a rock tumbler, I had one as a kid and got bored pretty quick, maybe find one in a thrift shop or goodwill.

 

[Uncle Duke]

I bought a new Lyman 600 for $55 locally. It is small but is works well.

At the price that Mooseman mentions above, my Lyman 600 would have cost me $2.12 a year to own. I don't use this tumbler too hard nowadays....removing the lube from small batches of bottleneck cases primarily. But for years it was the only tumbler I had, and it certainly doesn't owe me anything. If I recall correctly, I've had it for 26 years now. Back then, they didn't even come with lids.

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

Here you go, RCBS tumbler on sale at Natchez:
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=RC87088&src=tpSlrHm

 

[Pinecone]

Only downside with this would be dust as the top has holes in it. I have seen things like this covered with plastic to avoid having issues with dust though.

I have a Lyman 1200 that I have used for 25+ years. I NEVER put the top on.

If you are getting dust, something is wrong with your media. It shouldn't be making dust.