Tumbler Media question

landcruzr · February 23, 2009, 02:02 PM

I am new to the whole tumbler thing, and was wondering if it is ok to mix my walnut media with some corn media that someone recently gave me??- I would like to consolidate space and put them both in one container- will this be a problem?
Thanks in advance!

mkl · February 23, 2009, 02:08 PM

No problem at all.

I use a 50/50 mix of walnut/corncob with great results.

I also mix in about a tablespoon of Flitz metal polish which not only gives a really nice shine, but also contains an anti-tarnish ingredient which seems to make the cases stay pretty longer.

If you use the media dry, you may have a dusting problem. If so, the Flitz or a couple of tablespoons of "no odor" mineral spirits (paint thinner) will help.

landcruzr · February 23, 2009, 02:09 PM

Many thanks!!

February 23, 2009, 02:02 PM	#1
landcruzr Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Posts: 122	Tumbler Media question I am new to the whole tumbler thing, and was wondering if it is ok to mix my walnut media with some corn media that someone recently gave me??- I would like to consolidate space and put them both in one container- will this be a problem? Thanks in advance!

February 23, 2009, 02:08 PM	#2
mkl Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 494	No problem at all. I use a 50/50 mix of walnut/corncob with great results. I also mix in about a tablespoon of Flitz metal polish which not only gives a really nice shine, but also contains an anti-tarnish ingredient which seems to make the cases stay pretty longer. If you use the media dry, you may have a dusting problem. If so, the Flitz or a couple of tablespoons of "no odor" mineral spirits (paint thinner) will help.

February 23, 2009, 02:09 PM	#3
landcruzr Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Posts: 122	Many thanks!!