possom813
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Right on, I'll snap a pic of the big tumbler tomorrow and maybe someone can identify the motor. I'll also verify the hp, I'm just going of what my old man said.
-John
-John
Still new and want to build my own tumbler
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qajaq59
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Those are the reasons I do it. And it doesn't have to be super shiny and bright. Just clean.
rfwobbly
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I like the idea of a 5 gal joint compound bucket with lid, used to make a rotary tumbler very similar to the ones the rock and gem crowd use, simply larger. Radially placed around the inside surface would be several lengths of metal utility angle from any hardware store.
Dump in brass and corn cob media, then slap on the top, and lay it down on the wife's exercise tread mill.
I believe you'd want the drum to turn slowly, say 40 RPM.
Dump in brass and corn cob media, then slap on the top, and lay it down on the wife's exercise tread mill.
I believe you'd want the drum to turn slowly, say 40 RPM.
Jeez guys, a REAL tumbler is only around $50 or so. But I'd like a much bigger one, so I'm watching this thread with interest. If I could build one out of a 5 gal. bucket that provided GREAT action, I just might do so. I can't justify $450 for a BIG Thumler's, but the mid-sized one for $160 is interesting.
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I haven't gotten out to the shop yet, it's cold and dreary here which translates to me staying inside with the heater.
As it is, I'm probably going to build both. Right now I'm trying to locate the perfect 5 gallon bucket to use. It's gotta meet my specific criteria and I'm being fairly picky about it.
-John
"But I'd like a much bigger one, so I'm watching this thread with interest."
Here's a good-sized tumbler for only 200 bucks:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=2528
No, I'm not being entirely facetious. I seem to recall reading on some forum or another (maybe even here) about someone using one of these things to shine up thousands of rounds of range-pickup pistol brass at a time.
Tim
Here's a good-sized tumbler for only 200 bucks:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=2528
No, I'm not being entirely facetious. I seem to recall reading on some forum or another (maybe even here) about someone using one of these things to shine up thousands of rounds of range-pickup pistol brass at a time.
Tim
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Below 35* and rainy with a chill factor in the low 20's and wind blowing rather quick.
Not my cup of tea, I'm good in the 40's and up. Below 40 is practically cold enough to cancel all bets for me.
-John
Not my cup of tea, I'm good in the 40's and up. Below 40 is practically cold enough to cancel all bets for me.
-John
I saw another thread somewhere and the guy was using this 1 1/4 cubic ft cement mixer from Harbor Freight. It's $150 but the guy had got it on sale for $99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91907
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91907
LOL! I saw your post, and thought you were talking about this.... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96923
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Here are some other plans that may be of interest. http://www.buildgear.cjb.net/
possom813
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fecmech, how fast does that spin?
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The coffee can is turning approx 80 rpm. The motor is a 1700 rpm motor with a 1" pulley. The can drive pulley is a 4" pulley on I believe a 3/8 shaft over which I slide some 3/8" gas line hose to act as a driver for the can. I put two pieces of 1" aluminum angle inside the can length ways to tumble the cases. Hope this helps.
possom813
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Welp, this idea just got scrapped for the time being. The wife went garage selling this morning with my dad and they scored an old Lortone Gem Tumbler in almost perfect condition still in the original box for 5 bucks.
So on to the next project.
Thanks for all the replies.
-John
So on to the next project.
Thanks for all the replies.
-John
rfwobbly
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That's the ticket
I love that tumbler! But are you sure you have enough power there !!
If you used one of the new plastic Yuban coffee cans (1 lb 12 oz size), you wouldn't even have to place the angles inside !
I love that tumbler! But are you sure you have enough power there !!
If you used one of the new plastic Yuban coffee cans (1 lb 12 oz size), you wouldn't even have to place the angles inside !
possom813
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Be up shortly, my camera and I don't always agree on when it should work.
fecmech
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" But are you sure you have enough power there !!
If you used one of the new plastic Yuban coffee cans (1 lb 12 oz size), you wouldn't even have to place the angles inside !"
Wobbly--You realize of course this is a Pre-Yuban tumbler design.
Yes I agonized for quite a while over the power requirements in the design phase and finally determined a capacitor start 1/4 horse would be sufficient.
If you used one of the new plastic Yuban coffee cans (1 lb 12 oz size), you wouldn't even have to place the angles inside !"
Wobbly--You realize of course this is a Pre-Yuban tumbler design.
Yes I agonized for quite a while over the power requirements in the design phase and finally determined a capacitor start 1/4 horse would be sufficient.
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Rondog:
Loved it! Gave me a much-needed laugh today!
Loved it! Gave me a much-needed laugh today!
You can see this:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=360530
I can send to you a power point tex with instruccions (in spanish) to made it.
Send me yur email address by pm.
Bye and greetings from Spain.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=360530
I can send to you a power point tex with instruccions (in spanish) to made it.
Send me yur email address by pm.
Bye and greetings from Spain.
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