question on Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Rotary Case Tumbler
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turtlehead
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Max 30 lbs.
turtlehead
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It really does a good job.
I found mine on sale for $140. Look around and you'll find a good price.
I found mine on sale for $140. Look around and you'll find a good price.
turtlehead
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The drum is quite large. It's the best part of the package.
You'll want the magnet, also. Not for separating the pins from the cases but for picking up pins that go astray.
You'll want the magnet, also. Not for separating the pins from the cases but for picking up pins that go astray.
I have a similar barrel to the F.A.R.T. I've found that if you do use a small magnet, wrap it up in a plastic bag. Sandwich bag? Anyway, it helps get the loose pins that are stuck inside. Grabs the wet ones and then just pull off the bag from the magnet.
I do use the FA magnet too to transfer them, as long as you don't dip it in a tub of water, it makes life so much easier, but it doesn't fit in the barrel.
I do use the FA magnet too to transfer them, as long as you don't dip it in a tub of water, it makes life so much easier, but it doesn't fit in the barrel.
turtlehead
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It seems to be the correct amount. I've filled it 1/2 to 3/4 full with brass and it's worked great. You won't need any more pins.
I run mine for 3 hours with Dawn and a small amount of Lemishine and the cases and primer pockets come out spotless.
I run mine for 3 hours with Dawn and a small amount of Lemishine and the cases and primer pockets come out spotless.
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It seems to be the correct amount. I've filled it 1/2 to 3/4 full with brass and it's worked great. You won't need any more pins.
I run mine for 3 hours with Dawn and a small amount of Lemishine and the cases and primer pockets come out spotless.I think Midway should give you a little kick back I just ordered one
turtlehead
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Nice. 
Here's a few things I've learned:
I use a little less than 1/8 teaspoon of Lemishine. Used way too much the first time and discolored my brass to a weird orangey color. Lemishine works great in your dishwasher also.
I run mine on the carpet with a big Rubbermaid bucket over it in the next room. It sounds like the dishwasher is running. If the rim of the drum is dry when you seal it up it won't leak.
You can clean enough brass in one run to completely cover a bath towel. You can put the cases in the oven on a cookie sheet on 200 and dry them in an hour if you feel you must. I just leave them outside overnight. But I live in Phoenix and it's evil hot here.
A media separator will get almost every pin out. I haven't had one pin left in a case yet let alone a flash hole.
Run the pins by themselves the first time for a couple hours to smooth out any edges on them.
I think you'll be surprised at how well it works. No dust. No buying more media. It's just an ingenious thing.
Here's a few things I've learned:
I use a little less than 1/8 teaspoon of Lemishine. Used way too much the first time and discolored my brass to a weird orangey color. Lemishine works great in your dishwasher also.
I run mine on the carpet with a big Rubbermaid bucket over it in the next room. It sounds like the dishwasher is running. If the rim of the drum is dry when you seal it up it won't leak.
You can clean enough brass in one run to completely cover a bath towel. You can put the cases in the oven on a cookie sheet on 200 and dry them in an hour if you feel you must. I just leave them outside overnight. But I live in Phoenix and it's evil hot here.
A media separator will get almost every pin out. I haven't had one pin left in a case yet let alone a flash hole.
Run the pins by themselves the first time for a couple hours to smooth out any edges on them.
I think you'll be surprised at how well it works. No dust. No buying more media. It's just an ingenious thing.
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Thanks for the carpet and bucket tip. I use to have a HF wet tumbler. Tips I found out were using the Shell Sorter Brass Sorter. Saves a ton of time and works great on separating the pins from the brass too. I like to use armor all wash and wax "instead of dawn", and a little lemi shine. I got that tip on this forum. I feel it doesn't leave water spots and doesn't tarnish. Some say it works for lubing. I dry using a cheap food dehydrator takes about 20 minutes. I use to use the oven but more of a hassle.
I bought the cheap Food Dehydrator at HF. Takes me a little longer to dry them, but usually 45min to an hour with me rotating the trays about every 15 to 30 minutes. It's amazing how hot that brass gets, and so far haven't had any spotting on outside. But the whole process of wet tumbling and drying hasn't taken me over four hours, with 3 being the average.
I wish I'd heard about using the Shell Sorter (Wow, does it work great at sorting!) before. I picked up the Wet/Dry FA separator (rinses them real good), and so far no issues with pins getting stuck or left behind in the brass. I run the FA magnet over the brass a final time just to make sure a straggler isn't left behind.
I wish I'd heard about using the Shell Sorter (Wow, does it work great at sorting!) before. I picked up the Wet/Dry FA separator (rinses them real good), and so far no issues with pins getting stuck or left behind in the brass. I run the FA magnet over the brass a final time just to make sure a straggler isn't left behind.