Static in the tumbler...

Big Caliber · May 25, 2008, 11:44 PM

Anybody got a cure for it? When I separate the brass form the media (walnut) the static electricity scatters the granules worse than if I sneezed into the pot. What about throwing in an anti-static laundry drier sheet? I tried a grounding wire to electric conduit, but it really didn't do much. Help.

Sidetracked · May 26, 2008, 12:51 AM

Dryer sheets work well. The easiest way to do it is to cut the sheets into ~1/2" strips, and toss them in. It makes them easy to replace, and the pieces don't get wedged in case mouths. After a few loads through the tumbler, just toss the old ones and replace with another three cent sheet.

Some folks here have talked about using liquid fabric softener, as well. I haven't tried it, though. Maybe some one can explain why they prefer it.

moose fat · May 26, 2008, 04:31 AM

Dryer sheets cut up.

Horseman · May 26, 2008, 11:50 AM

Tear up a paper towel into strips. Add a 1/2 ounce mineral spirits to moisten the towels. Add this to your media and tumble. The next time you take off the bowl top you will be amazed. The inside of the bowl will be spotless, the media will be dust free, the brass will be dust free and CLEAN, and the paper towel strips will be filthy and need to be replaced.

Big Caliber · May 26, 2008, 01:55 PM

Thank you all. I'll try both methods, (1 at a time).

gandog56 · May 28, 2008, 05:19 PM

Yeah, but the anti static dryer sheets....well they get rid of static, too. Cut up soaked paper towels don't.

BHP9 · June 1, 2008, 07:39 AM

I use used dryer sheets in both of my tumblers. It cuts the static but also cuts down some, if not all of the dust.

I throw them out after each tumbler load.

I place the used dryer sheets in a zip lock bag after the laundry is done.

Horseman · June 2, 2008, 12:40 PM

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Yeah, but the anti static dryer sheets....well they get rid of static, too. Cut up soaked paper towels don't.

Actually the cut up soaked paper towels absorb all the dust and debris inside of the bowl. This means you don't have to worry about static since there is nothing in the media that is left to stick to the cases or bowl. IMO the paper towels work much better. The dryer sheets work well, but your brass, media, and inside of bowl will sparkle like brand new with paper towels and a little mineral spirits. There's literally nothing to even wipe or blow off the cases if you use this method, I promise.

May 25, 2008, 11:44 PM	#1
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	Static in the tumbler... Anybody got a cure for it? When I separate the brass form the media (walnut) the static electricity scatters the granules worse than if I sneezed into the pot. What about throwing in an anti-static laundry drier sheet? I tried a grounding wire to electric conduit, but it really didn't do much. Help.

May 26, 2008, 12:51 AM	#2
Sidetracked Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2008 Location: Henrietta, FL Posts: 306	Dryer sheets work well. The easiest way to do it is to cut the sheets into ~1/2" strips, and toss them in. It makes them easy to replace, and the pieces don't get wedged in case mouths. After a few loads through the tumbler, just toss the old ones and replace with another three cent sheet. Some folks here have talked about using liquid fabric softener, as well. I haven't tried it, though. Maybe some one can explain why they prefer it. __________________ Feel free to disagree with my opinion. -I do it all the time.

May 28, 2008, 05:19 PM	#6
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	Yeah, but the anti static dryer sheets....well they get rid of static, too. Cut up soaked paper towels don't. __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

May 26, 2008, 04:31 AM	#3
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	Dryer sheets cut up.

May 26, 2008, 11:50 AM	#4
Horseman Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,067	Tear up a paper towel into strips. Add a 1/2 ounce mineral spirits to moisten the towels. Add this to your media and tumble. The next time you take off the bowl top you will be amazed. The inside of the bowl will be spotless, the media will be dust free, the brass will be dust free and CLEAN, and the paper towel strips will be filthy and need to be replaced.

May 26, 2008, 01:55 PM	#5
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	Thank you all. I'll try both methods, (1 at a time).

June 1, 2008, 07:39 AM	#7
BHP9 Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Posts: 76	I use used dryer sheets in both of my tumblers. It cuts the static but also cuts down some, if not all of the dust. I throw them out after each tumbler load. I place the used dryer sheets in a zip lock bag after the laundry is done.