Wet tumbler recommendations???

[Ruger 1022]

Torsion Tumbler. Reloading Tumbler. Mechanic. Engineer. Rock Tumbler. | eBay

Capacity is approx 1500x9mm / 800x5.56.

www.ebay.co.uk

Not cheap as chips but won't pack in after a few uses either

Had mine for 3 years and still going strong, one of the rollers needed oiling and back to its normal self

 

[BobWells]

I’ve been using my Frankfort Arsenal light model (smaller and cheaper, same design) for a few years. It still takes a couple of hundred 6.5 cases with ease.

highly recommend them. A small squirt of washing up liquid hot water and a spoonful of citric acid. 20 minutes with deprived cases they are clean inside and out. 40 minutes if you like them very shin. Muddy or very dirty brass may take a little longer to get clean initially.

Almost forgot 1 lb of ss pins is enough

Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite 230V Brass Case Cleaner

The Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite is the compact version of the Platinum Series rotary tumbler, built for wet-cleaning brass cartridge cases with stainless steel pin media. The 3.3 litre drum takes up to 300 cases of .223 brass in a batch, which suits stalkers and target shooters...

www.bushwear.co.uk

Hi, hope forgive my cheek, but I wonder if you would do me a big favor and do some measuring of the Frankford Arsenal drum.
I specifically need the diameter of the rollers, and the spacing of them.
I would be very greatful for your assistance with this.
Many thanks, Bob

 

[arrybash]

I have a frankford arsenal platinum. I got it new from ebay but it came from USA tax paid. Saved a fortune. If you get one this way you need to ensure its a 240v version and not 110v as they have in the USA.

Been faultless for a few years now. It came with stainless steel pins.

 

[Martiniblack577]

Had mine for 3 years and still going strong, one of the rollers needed oiling and back to its normal self

Sadly chappie wont be making any more.

 

[Ruger 1022]

Sadly chappie wont be making any more.

Shame they are good tumblers

 

[Dave_45]

Sadly chappie wont be making any more.

Any reason given !?

 

[Martiniblack577]

Any reason given !?

not cost effective for him. rather annoyed at myself not buying one when he had them on offer - just the wrong time. sadly.

 

[trickie]

Hi, hope forgive my cheek, but I wonder if you would do me a big favor and do some measuring of the Frankford Arsenal drum.
I specifically need the diameter of the rollers, and the spacing of them.
I would be very greatful for your assistance with this.
Many thanks, Bob

Bob,

Sorry mate, I’ve not being paying any attention to this thread. I’ll post the dimensions later today when I get home.

trickie

 

[BobWells]

Bob,

Sorry mate, I’ve not being paying any attention to this thread. I’ll post the dimensions later today when I get home.

trickie

Thanks bud

 

[trickie]

Hi, hope forgive my cheek, but I wonder if you would do me a big favor and do some measuring of the Frankford Arsenal drum.
I specifically need the diameter of the rollers, and the spacing of them.
I would be very greatful for your assistance with this.
Many thanks, Bob

Bob,

Sorry mate, I’ve not being paying any attention to this thread.
Here are what you asked for:

The Axles are 13cm apart Centre to Centre
Wheels are 15cm apart C to C
The Wheel Diameter is 36.3mm

Just rereading, the dimensions above are from the motor unit not the drum.
If it’s the drum data please repost.

Sorry for the delay

trickie

 

[BobWells]

Bob,

Sorry mate, I’ve not being paying any attention to this thread.
Here are what you asked for:

The Axles are 13cm apart Centre to Centre
Wheels are 15cm apart C to C
The Wheel Diameter is 36.3mm

Just rereading, the dimensions above are from the motor unit not the drum.
If it’s the drum data please repost.

Sorry for the delay

trickie

Thanks bud.

 

[kaboom]

im in the same boat looking at a wet tumbler seen this on amazon the Frankford arsenal platinum for £190 with pins but its 110 volt but with a 300 w 240 to 110 dropper still comes in at £225

is it worth messing around with it or better getting the uk "lite " one ? and getting pins etc on top which works out more expensive ?

 

[palmer_mike]

im in the same boat looking at a wet tumbler seen this on amazon the Frankford arsenal platinum for £190 with pins but its 110 volt but with a 300 w 240 to 110 dropper still comes in at £225

is it worth messing around with it or better getting the uk "lite " one ? and getting pins etc on top which works out more expensive ?

I got the USA version and a step-down box tkk on convert the voltage.

It’s great and works out a lot cheaper than the equivalent UK voltage version

 

[wytonpjs]

im in the same boat looking at a wet tumbler seen this on amazon the Frankford arsenal platinum for £190 with pins but its 110 volt but with a 300 w 240 to 110 dropper still comes in at £225

is it worth messing around with it or better getting the uk "lite " one ? and getting pins etc on top which works out more expensive ?

@kaboom I have a US 110v Lite that was dirt cheap off Amazon even with the transformer Great item - thoroughly recommend them (I’m a convert from ultrasonic cleaning baths).

Edit: @palmer_mike and I both posted at the same time - proof

 

[kaboom]

Think I'm sold on going down that route then works out £40-£50 cheaper that way

Cheers

 

[Martiniblack577]

Amazon appears the best price for the Frankford tumbler and magnet as well.

 

[BobWells]

Bob,

Sorry mate, I’ve not being paying any attention to this thread.
Here are what you asked for:

The Axles are 13cm apart Centre to Centre
Wheels are 15cm apart C to C
The Wheel Diameter is 36.3mm

Just rereading, the dimensions above are from the motor unit not the drum.
If it’s the drum data please repost.

Sorry for the delay

trickie

Hi bud, thanks for the info, but it is the drum data I need.
Cheers, Bob

 

[kaboom]

The only one on there is the large 7ltr one

 

[kaboom]

what wattage transformer / voltage dropper is needed for the usa version 300 watt or 500 watt ?

 

[Malxwal]

Well, about 80 odd 284 brass and 5lb pins, don't bother with the salad spinner, not enough free space in tub below rotating cage.