$10 brass tumbler

sandro.1971 · August 24, 2008, 02:36 PM

Here's an idea I got about making a brass tumbler out of a salad washer.

You can apply a small motor to it and turn it into a nice brass washing machine

tplumeri · August 24, 2008, 03:22 PM

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You can apply a small motor to it and turn it into a nice brass washing machine

the offset crank mechanism would be problematic

1911_freak · August 24, 2008, 04:27 PM

nice! +1

sandro.1971 · August 25, 2008, 12:16 AM

You can remove the crank and glue a pulley on the blue disk.

mikenbarb · August 25, 2008, 10:09 PM

French dressing anyone?lol.

robc · August 25, 2008, 11:26 PM

Go for it! I'd be surprised if it help up though. I've used my kid's rock tumbler for 6 months now. I've pretty much destroyed it. Things that aren't designed for that type of heavy, constant use just can't sustain it. I thought I was saving money. Now I need a brass tumbler AND a rock tumbler.

BntBrl · August 26, 2008, 01:46 AM

I have a rock tumbler, its a thimblers. It has ran 24/7 since I got it about 4 or 5 months ago. I dont think it has turned off for more than a few minutes. It will be fine. Maybe the less expensive ones arent made to run all the time.

Maybe you could watch tv and turn that there crank the whole time. Im sure youd watch less tv.

Keltyke · August 26, 2008, 11:13 AM

Go to Harbor Freight and pick up their small vibratory tumbler for $24.99. It's the same thing as the ones "made for brass cleaning" that cost upwards of $100.

sandro.1971 · August 26, 2008, 12:43 PM

eheh easy for you that are in the USA. Here in Italy we don't have all those stores and stuff.

BntBrl · August 27, 2008, 02:19 AM

set up a small bucket and 2 wheels with a motor. i didnt know you could have firearms in italy.

sandro.1971 · August 27, 2008, 06:19 AM

Yes you can have firearms in Italy but you need a license and there are still many limits.
There are basically 4 kinds of license, one for personal defense (restricted to militaries, policemen and people with high risk jobs) one for hunting, one for sport/shooting range and one for collecting. Unless you have a personal defenze license you cannot go around with an handgun. Also handguns are not allowed for hunting. Hunting and sport licenses allow you to buy firearms, keep them at home and carry your guns at the shooting range.
You have to declare at the police station how many firearms you have (max. allowed 9 unless you have a collector license), how many bullets (max. 200 centerfire cartridges), how much powder (max. about 10lbs).

res45 · August 27, 2008, 08:27 AM

http://www.midwayitalia.com/

http://www.midwayitalia.com/apps/ebr...5+***+8940+***

mikenbarb · August 27, 2008, 09:17 AM

Sandro, WOW! That put a little dampening on the reloading and shooting. Do they also limit how many components you can have(bullets, empty cases, etc.)?

sandro.1971 · August 27, 2008, 09:48 AM

res45, I bought all my reloading equipment directly in the USA. Prices in Italy are double of what you pay there.

No limit on cases and bullets.

Inspector3711 · August 27, 2008, 11:20 AM

The abrasives and friction will erode the basket in no time.

August 24, 2008, 02:36 PM	#1
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	$10 brass tumbler Here's an idea I got about making a brass tumbler out of a salad washer. You can apply a small motor to it and turn it into a nice brass washing machine

August 24, 2008, 04:27 PM	#3
1911_freak Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25	nice! +1 __________________ My loads are 45. acp, 9mm, 38., 357., 7.62x39, 223., 308., 16 and 12 gauge

August 25, 2008, 10:09 PM	#5
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	French dressing anyone?lol. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 25, 2008, 11:26 PM	#6
robc Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 422	Go for it! I'd be surprised if it help up though. I've used my kid's rock tumbler for 6 months now. I've pretty much destroyed it. Things that aren't designed for that type of heavy, constant use just can't sustain it. I thought I was saving money. Now I need a brass tumbler AND a rock tumbler. __________________ "If it bleeds, we can kill it."

August 27, 2008, 08:27 AM	#12
res45 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 753	http://www.midwayitalia.com/ http://www.midwayitalia.com/apps/ebr...5+*+8940+* __________________ The Reloaders Network discord Channel https://discord.gg/Nafuzht

August 25, 2008, 12:16 AM	#4
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	You can remove the crank and glue a pulley on the blue disk.

August 26, 2008, 01:46 AM	#7
BntBrl Member Join Date: June 8, 2008 Posts: 95	I have a rock tumbler, its a thimblers. It has ran 24/7 since I got it about 4 or 5 months ago. I dont think it has turned off for more than a few minutes. It will be fine. Maybe the less expensive ones arent made to run all the time. Maybe you could watch tv and turn that there crank the whole time. Im sure youd watch less tv.

August 26, 2008, 11:13 AM	#8
Keltyke Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 2,933	Go to Harbor Freight and pick up their small vibratory tumbler for $24.99. It's the same thing as the ones "made for brass cleaning" that cost upwards of $100.

August 26, 2008, 12:43 PM	#9
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	eheh easy for you that are in the USA. Here in Italy we don't have all those stores and stuff.

August 27, 2008, 02:19 AM	#10
BntBrl Member Join Date: June 8, 2008 Posts: 95	set up a small bucket and 2 wheels with a motor. i didnt know you could have firearms in italy.

August 27, 2008, 06:19 AM	#11
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	Yes you can have firearms in Italy but you need a license and there are still many limits. There are basically 4 kinds of license, one for personal defense (restricted to militaries, policemen and people with high risk jobs) one for hunting, one for sport/shooting range and one for collecting. Unless you have a personal defenze license you cannot go around with an handgun. Also handguns are not allowed for hunting. Hunting and sport licenses allow you to buy firearms, keep them at home and carry your guns at the shooting range. You have to declare at the police station how many firearms you have (max. allowed 9 unless you have a collector license), how many bullets (max. 200 centerfire cartridges), how much powder (max. about 10lbs).

August 27, 2008, 09:17 AM	#13
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Sandro, WOW! That put a little dampening on the reloading and shooting. Do they also limit how many components you can have(bullets, empty cases, etc.)? __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 27, 2008, 09:48 AM	#14
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	res45, I bought all my reloading equipment directly in the USA. Prices in Italy are double of what you pay there. No limit on cases and bullets.

August 27, 2008, 11:20 AM	#15
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	The abrasives and friction will erode the basket in no time. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

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