walnut media how many times can you use it?

poker2112 · September 6, 2007, 06:34 PM

it seems like it doesnt work well as new media .is it time to use new media? can you some how clean it and reuse it ?

shepherddogs · September 6, 2007, 07:30 PM

It sort of gets worn out after a few uses. I got some Flitz Media Additive from Midway. I was skeptical at first but the stuff really works great. Add it to new or used media and Wow what a difference. Give it a try.

poker2112 · September 8, 2007, 08:43 AM

better than nu finish? do you use the paste or liquid?

Sevens · September 8, 2007, 10:01 AM

A lot of folks toss small squares of paper towel or even cut up pieces of dryer sheets to keep their media cleaner, and they report that this works well.

Tuzo · September 8, 2007, 11:12 AM

A post from over one-year ago suggested adding mineral spirits (paint thinner) to walnut media instead of a dedicated media additive such as Flitz or Frankford Arsenal. One to two tablespoons of mineral spirits per typical vibratory case cleaner volume worked for me. One hour in the cleaner produces clean shiny cases that are better looking than cases cleaned with dedicated additives. The fact that mineral spirits is a great deal cheaper than other additives is a plus.

MADISON · September 8, 2007, 01:19 PM

That will depend on you.
I change my walnut hulls once a year.
PET"S MART sells walnut hulls in 25 pound bags for about $15.00.

CrustyFN · September 8, 2007, 02:12 PM

I have been using walnut media for close to a year. I have cleaned close to 15,000 cases from 9mm to 223. I probably need to change it now. Thanks for the reminder.
Rusty

September 6, 2007, 06:34 PM	#1
poker2112 Member Join Date: September 24, 2006 Posts: 62	walnut media how many times can you use it? it seems like it doesnt work well as new media .is it time to use new media? can you some how clean it and reuse it ?

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Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	A lot of folks toss small squares of paper towel or even cut up pieces of dryer sheets to keep their media cleaner, and they report that this works well. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

September 8, 2007, 01:19 PM	#6
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	How Often To Change Media? That will depend on you. I change my walnut hulls once a year. PET"S MART sells walnut hulls in 25 pound bags for about $15.00.

September 8, 2007, 02:12 PM	#7
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	I have been using walnut media for close to a year. I have cleaned close to 15,000 cases from 9mm to 223. I probably need to change it now. Thanks for the reminder. Rusty __________________ I don't ever remember being absent minded.

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September 6, 2007, 07:30 PM	#2
shepherddogs Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 1,007	It sort of gets worn out after a few uses. I got some Flitz Media Additive from Midway. I was skeptical at first but the stuff really works great. Add it to new or used media and Wow what a difference. Give it a try.

September 8, 2007, 08:43 AM	#3
poker2112 Member Join Date: September 24, 2006 Posts: 62	better than nu finish? do you use the paste or liquid?

September 8, 2007, 11:12 AM	#5
Tuzo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 797	A post from over one-year ago suggested adding mineral spirits (paint thinner) to walnut media instead of a dedicated media additive such as Flitz or Frankford Arsenal. One to two tablespoons of mineral spirits per typical vibratory case cleaner volume worked for me. One hour in the cleaner produces clean shiny cases that are better looking than cases cleaned with dedicated additives. The fact that mineral spirits is a great deal cheaper than other additives is a plus.