I know a fella who wants to get rid of an old 'ringer washer' that he got at an estate sale about a decade ago. This thing is OLD, and I haven't seen it run.
That's why I have this question. Can one of these old washers be used to tumble brass? We're trying to get this done as cheaply as possible. It's a big drum, and I'm not sure if it agitates (goes back and forth like a usual washing machine) or if it just slowly turns. If it turns, I'd imagine it's about worthless for this task...and for washing clothes.
As a note, what we're doing now is taking old pop bottles and filling with 40/60 mix vinegar/water and shaking them for a long long time. This seems to be cleaning the 223's but it's definitely not new looking.
Also...regarding media for a tumbler. A local pet store sells 50 lbs of bird cage corn cob for $10. The chunks look a little big to fit inside a .223 case...should they fit in as well as out?
Thanks!
That's why I have this question. Can one of these old washers be used to tumble brass? We're trying to get this done as cheaply as possible. It's a big drum, and I'm not sure if it agitates (goes back and forth like a usual washing machine) or if it just slowly turns. If it turns, I'd imagine it's about worthless for this task...and for washing clothes.
As a note, what we're doing now is taking old pop bottles and filling with 40/60 mix vinegar/water and shaking them for a long long time. This seems to be cleaning the 223's but it's definitely not new looking.
Also...regarding media for a tumbler. A local pet store sells 50 lbs of bird cage corn cob for $10. The chunks look a little big to fit inside a .223 case...should they fit in as well as out?
Thanks!