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I was cleaning brass yesterday and my green vibrator motor got stuck. I was able to spin it manually and it started working again. I am thinking over its replacement. My first vibrating tumbler was a Frankford and the motor did not last 20 hours. My green one I replaced it with I have had for...

I read a lot on the internet about which order to process brass. Some say "tumble then deprime." Some say "deprime first then tumble." Which way do you prefer?

So I normally load pistol ammo and have used the walnut lizard bedding found at petsmart. It's time to buy more media and found a better deal at harbor freight. 25 pound bag for $20 (if u use the coupon ). Question HF offers coarse and fine walnut media so which type is better? Coarse...