Case holder in Ultra-sonic?

MEATSAW · April 30, 2013, 01:05 AM

I am looking for a simple DIY case holder that I could use when cleaning brass in my lyman ultra-sonic. They clean much better when held upright and the primers removed. Any ideas on what I could do?

rox · April 30, 2013, 03:32 AM

I made a rack out of brass model rail track, using stainless threaded bar to hold the rails apart at just the right spacing to hold the cases by the groove/rim. Hangers (made from wire coat hangers) hold the rails at the right height - one set for mouth up, another for mouth down. Then I switched to stainless tumbling.

The track is something like this: http://www.tenmille.com/GScaleTrack.html

I hope the description makes sense; I'm not at home to post a photo at the moment.

MEATSAW · April 30, 2013, 12:05 PM

Would need a picture. Neat idea though, but I definitely don't have any model railroad track laying around

**Unclenick** · April 30, 2013, 12:17 PM

Get one of those plastic grills for fluorescent light fixtures in hung ceilings and cut out the appropriates size section.

mjes92 · April 30, 2013, 01:59 PM

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I modify Blazer 9mm packaging trays to stand my .223 brass on end to get a little better primer pocket cleaning.

Tools needed:
1/4" drill bit & drill
3/8" O.D. x 1/4" I.D. pneumatic tubing (serves as a drill bushing)
Block of wood to drill into.

Drill holes in tray pockets for drainage.
Two 50 rd trays fit pefectly into my cleaner (a good way to count your brass)

Hope this help.

toolguy2006 · April 30, 2013, 03:40 PM

I use one of these. I found them at a restaurant supply type store.

http://cool.cambro.com/Camwear_Shake...s_Display.ashx

It allows you to easily dump the cleaning fluid that the cases are in easily.

rox · May 5, 2013, 02:37 PM

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Would need a picture

Finally got home so I could take some. Here you go...

The rail-track case-rack, end-on. To the left is a short hanger, to the right a long one:

In the bath, using the short hangers. The cases would be decapped before cleaning, of course.
The rack can be flipped over and used with the long hangers so that the primer pockets are downwards and close to the ultrasound transducers.

The idea was inspired by John Knight, who made them much better than I ever could.

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MEATSAW · May 6, 2013, 12:17 PM

That is way slick!

rox · May 6, 2013, 03:16 PM

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That is way slick!

It would be great if it worked.

After 2 generations of ultrasonic cleaners I've realized that for my requirements stainless tumbling is the only way.

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April 30, 2013, 01:05 AM	#1
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	Case holder in Ultra-sonic? I am looking for a simple DIY case holder that I could use when cleaning brass in my lyman ultra-sonic. They clean much better when held upright and the primers removed. Any ideas on what I could do? __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!

April 30, 2013, 12:05 PM	#3
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	Would need a picture. Neat idea though, but I definitely don't have any model railroad track laying around __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!

April 30, 2013, 12:17 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Get one of those plastic grills for fluorescent light fixtures in hung ceilings and cut out the appropriates size section. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 6, 2013, 12:17 PM	#8
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	That is way slick! __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!

April 30, 2013, 03:32 AM	#2
rox Member Join Date: October 4, 2012 Posts: 81	I made a rack out of brass model rail track, using stainless threaded bar to hold the rails apart at just the right spacing to hold the cases by the groove/rim. Hangers (made from wire coat hangers) hold the rails at the right height - one set for mouth up, another for mouth down. Then I switched to stainless tumbling. The track is something like this: http://www.tenmille.com/GScaleTrack.html I hope the description makes sense; I'm not at home to post a photo at the moment.

April 30, 2013, 03:40 PM	#6
toolguy2006 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 144	I use one of these. I found them at a restaurant supply type store. http://cool.cambro.com/Camwear_Shake...s_Display.ashx It allows you to easily dump the cleaning fluid that the cases are in easily.