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Originally Posted by cdbeagle
I am going to purchase a Lee Precision CLASSIC TURRET PRESS KIT. Any recommendations on powder scales and brass cleaners?
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Did you select a supplier yet? The only kit I know of that doesn't include a scale is Kempf's.
The Lee Scale is inexpensive, but accurate. However it only goes to 110 grains and requires you know how to use a vernier scale. Ohaus makes virtually all other beam scales. The 505 is very popular and reasonably priced, but I have a 10-10 and find it easier to use than the 505. It has a drum on a threaded rod to indicates tenths of grains instead of moving a little weight. Either will do very well for you.
edit: Check out this thread. I just found it, so haven't read it yet, but the forum is pretty reliable, so it will be full of good information on scales.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=700755
Electronic scales are iffy in the lower price range.
Cleaning brass? I can break it down into 5 different methods.
Wet tumbling with stainless steel pins (I have no experience with this method. There might be two varieties, rotary and vibratory.)
Dry Tumbling with a drum-type (rotary) device (like a lapidary rock polisher)
Dry Tumbling with a vibratory tumbler with a cleaning media like crushed walnut shells and such.
Washing with detergent or soap and water
Wiping down with a soft cloth to remove grit.
Any will do.
If you are handy, you can even make brass cleaning tumblers yourself.
Lost Sheep