Tumblers?

[Dave Coots]

What Al said. I'll see if I can find the supplier for the jar. I made a steel strap to go across the end to retain the jar in the
tub.

Later

Dave

 

[Al Nyhus]

Jars

The jars I used were standard super market glass (not plastic) pickle jars. You know...hamburger dill slices. Vlasic Chilled Dills with garlic work good before you turn them into tumbler jars. Burp..... -Al

 

[reloadr]

class jar strap

Hi Dave,
Would you post a photo of your jar strapped into the tumbler?
Thanks, Bob H

 

[Dave Coots]

Strap Pic Coming Later Bob

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00471MP42/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I put 2 or 3 layers of silicone in one spot vertically in the jar to make the jackets tumble better. Another across 180* would be good probably. I had another tumbler one time but it was too fast and I really like the Thumblers. 1,000 at a time , no problem.

I'll post a pic of the strap set up later when I get out to the shop.

Later
Dave

 

[BillBrawand]

hi dave,
would you post a photo of your jar strapped into the tumbler?
Thanks, bob h

use zip lock bag in tumbler works fione with lan and oilhalf thumb nail for 20 minutes

 

[BillBrawand]

use zip lock bag in tumbler works fione with lan and oilhalf thumb nail for 20 minutes

500 i core seat with light amt' stp then put in tu,mbler does nice job'.

 

[Al Nyhus]

Those jars Dave linked would be better than my pickle jars....bigger top to get your hand into. I put the lube on a piece of waxed paper and applied it to the side of the jar.

Dave, you're a crafty dude! -Al

 

[Dave Coots]

Just sneaky Al... Yep, wax paper here also.

Later
Dave

 

[reloadr]

Glass jar tumbler

Thanks Dave, Very simple. Thanks for the info on the jar too.
Bob

 

[R.G. Robinett]

I must, "be dummer than a rock" . . .

I have used nothing but Thummler's & wide-mouth (1 gallon) "pickle jars" since I began making bullets some thirty years ago, sans any modification of the jars - just fill them 3/4 full. For some applications, I use tin coffee cans, which also, "never wear out" (well, not thus far). In all that time, I have cracked one jar - my clumsy handling caused a little too much BUMP!

The Thumler's work almost daily, tumbling up to 24 pounds, but usually about 9# (for most caliber jackets this will be 3/4 + fill), without a single failure to operate in all that time. The new one (same model as AL & Dave have) is only about 15years old now - the OLD, most used one is a one level down grade!

Oh, I forgot, the jars and cans simply replace the containers, which I use only for "other stuff". The only wear has been the rubber drive collars (the cans cause that) and a couple of drive-ring (belt) replacements. Nothing else (other tumbler's/vibrators) has worked as hard, or, as long as the "lowly" Thumler's Tumblers. RG

Edited for correction/clarification. RG

 

[rsmithsr]

i like
"DUMBER THAN A ROCK"

BULLETS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have used nothing but Thummler's & wide-mouth (1 gallon) "pickle jars" since I began making bullets some thirty years ago, sans any modification of the jars - just fill them 3/4 full. For some applications, I use tin coffee cans, which also, "never wear out" (well, not thus far). I all that time, I have cracked one jar - my clumsy handling caused a little too much BUMP!

The Thumler's work almost daily, tumbling up to 24 pounds,but usually about 9#, without a single failure to operate in all that time. The new one (same model as AL & Dave have) is only about 15years old now - the OLD, most used one is a one level down grade!

Oh, I forgot, the jars and cans simply replace the containers, which I use only for "other stuff". The only wear has been the rubber drive collars (the cans cause that) and a couple of drive-ring (belt) replacements. Nothing else (other tumbler's/vibrators) has worked as hard, or, as long as the "lowly" Thumler's Tumblers. RG

 

[zippy06]

I used this Thumler's Tumbler model A-R-12. The barrel is a hexagon rubber with a 12 lb. capacity. Put the jackets or cores into glass jars with the lube on the inside of the jar and let the jar tumble around inside the barrel.

Like we say here on the Northern Plains...it doesn't never not work. -Al

Lowell used an inner tube for a hand truck wheel. Pickle Jar held 3000. Kenny is prolly still using it.
Thumblers make good stuff. I have the Model UV-10 (Stk #183) vibratory tumbler for brass. Got it in 1986. $120. Still going strong.

 

[BillBrawand]

i am gathering the equipment needed to start making my own bullets and have realized a tumbler will be handy if not an essential tool.

What tumbler do you all recommend or should i make my own?

Im also getting the idea that most prefer to tumble in a glass jar over plastic, is there a specific reason for this and is there a prefered size for doing 500 cores or jackets at a time?

Thanks.

you will find zip lock bag works best i smear half thumb nail of lanolan and neatsfoot oil to 500 sore seated jackets on inside of bag i do put another bag over for saftey