Stainless steel media

[Daveyp]

As title
Where is the best place to source media from for tumbler. Asking as I’m new to the brass cleaning world using electronic technology.
Thanks in advance
Davey

 

[darkL]

If it is not available to buy s.s. medium intended for cleaning brass, Stainless Steel TIG Wire intended for tig welding can be used instead, just cut into small pieces.

 

[mealiejimmy]

This Stainless Steel Shot - 2mm Spheres - 1kg

Cheers

Bruce

 

[gonzo]

I brought jewlery cleaning media from ebay. Think they were £20/kg ??
1mm x 8mm stainless pins. Used in a rotary wet tumbler.

Though my tumbler is a bit too big and enough pins to make it work was.... expensive!

 

[Daveyp]

Thanks guys.

 

[Chasser]

Proops 1kg 1.5 x 6mm Stainless Steel Cross Pin Shot Tumbling Tumbler Polishing. (J2029) Free UK Postage : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Proops 1kg 1.5 x 6mm Stainless Steel Cross Pin Shot Tumbling Tumbler Polishing. (J2029) Free UK Postage.

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[finnbear270]

This Stainless Steel Shot - 2mm Spheres - 1kg

Cheers

Bruce

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[Bosbuck]

Amazon

Stainless Steel Tumbling Media Shot Jewelers Mixed Shape Tumbler Finishing Stainless Steel Tumbling Media Pins 1Lb TO149 : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Shop Stainless Steel Tumbling Media Shot Jewelers Mixed Shape Tumbler Finishing Stainless Steel Tumbling Media Pins 1Lb TO149. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

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[25 Sharps]

This Stainless Steel Shot - 2mm Spheres - 1kg

Cheers

Bruce

How do these do on primer pockets? I can see them struggling on the internal corner

 

[25 Sharps]

Whatever you buy make sure it is smaller than the smallest case mouth you intend to clean or a couple of mm larger, otherwise they tend to jam across the case mouth and are a PITA to get out

 

[mealiejimmy]

How do these do on primer pockets? I can see them struggling on the internal corner

There was thread about this a couple of months back and I asked the same question.
IIRC The person using the 2mm balls posted pics showing very clean primer pockets

Cheers

Bruce

 

[Liveonce]

This Stainless Steel Shot - 2mm Spheres - 1kg

Cheers

Bruce

Can they be used in a dry or must they be used in a wet system.

 

[mealiejimmy]

Must admit, I assumed they had to be used in a wet system.
I don't think I've ever seen dry tumbling of brass with stainless pins/balls.

Cheers

Bruce

 

[Yorric]

If you use it dry, you will get a dust build up problem. All dirt removed from the brass has to go somewhere.
Even if it cleans the brass, how then do you get rid of the dirt.. When water is used the dirt is carried away each time.
Air borne dust will not be good for your lungs.
Ian