abuffing compund to vibro tumbler media - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

CampingJosh · 06-28-2012, 10:33 PM

I just use walnut shell. I don't worry about the shine; it's clean, and that's all I care about.

ozo · 06-29-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyFN

Sounds expensive if you have to change it out every 1,000 pieces.

Didn't say I had to, only that I do.
I like the results it produces.

Twicepop · 06-29-2012, 08:48 AM

Whatever chemical solutions any of you use, either by itself or in mizture with your favorite cleaning/polishing compounds, make sure it doesn't have ammonia in it. Ammonia will embrittle your brass, making it unsafe to use.

those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

RustyFN · 06-29-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by soundguy

if it did't make a matte finish I'd be tempted to add in some walnut or pecan shell media...

I just started using 50/50 walnut/cob and the cases clean in the same amount of time and come out a lot shinier. I also add 1/2 cap full of Nu Finish.

cpttango30 · 06-29-2012, 04:18 PM

I use walnut on dirty range pick up brass then cob. For my brass I use only Cobb with nufinish.

Corncob gets the major dirt off. Cobb is more like a buffing pad and makes them shinny. That and I am anal about my reloads looking as good as they shoot.

soundguy · 06-29-2012, 04:30 PM

i might practice with some rouged pecan hulls..

06-28-2012, 10:33 PM	#26
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,787	Re: abuffing compund to vibro tumbler media I just use walnut shell. I don't worry about the shine; it's clean, and that's all I care about. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

06-29-2012, 08:48 AM	#28
Twicepop Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 581	Re: abuffing compund to vibro tumbler media Whatever chemical solutions any of you use, either by itself or in mizture with your favorite cleaning/polishing compounds, make sure it doesn't have ammonia in it. Ammonia will embrittle your brass, making it unsafe to use. those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

06-29-2012, 04:18 PM	#30
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: abuffing compund to vibro tumbler media I use walnut on dirty range pick up brass then cob. For my brass I use only Cobb with nufinish. Corncob gets the major dirt off. Cobb is more like a buffing pad and makes them shinny. That and I am anal about my reloads looking as good as they shoot.

06-29-2012, 04:30 PM	#31
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,410	Re: abuffing compund to vibro tumbler media i might practice with some rouged pecan hulls..