UltraSonic cleaners? Vibratory cleaners? Has anyone found/used a reliable one?

[Rule3]

My Thumler(motor) says made in USA. Plus if it ever has problems they sell all the "parts"

As Dillon Fan Boys state, Buy once Cry Once, (they are not that expensive!)

 

[Rebar46nyc]

One other note for ultrasonic cleaning of the brass I use rain water so that it does not leave hard water spots and it’s free!

 

[.38 Special]

This thread is the first time I've realized that when people speak of a Thumler's, they're normally referring to a rotary tumbler. I had been only vaguely aware that Thumler's made such a thing, and always have wondered at threads where folks complained about their tumblers. I bought a Thumler's UV18 vibratory tumbler when I first started, a long time ago. I can't begin to count how many hours the thing has run, and it's always been perfect. I don't recall breaking the bank back then - I was a teenager, working a teenager's job - but see that they currently retail for nearly $500.

Which, I guess, is a long way of saying that if you're tired of replacing tumblers, I know of a good option.

 

[whughett]

My Lyman Turbo 1200 is close to 30 years old. Still going strong I’ve replaced the bowl however. I’ve been know you forget about it on occasion and let it run over night. Considerably more than 600 rounds a year. Got a good one I guess.

 

[beag_nut]

Hornady ultrasonic. Six+ years old. Works great, cleans great. 'Nuff said.