Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by BigKev On 2010/9/7 22:42:53

I don't really use my tumbled any more, I just use the blast cabinet. In a couple of minutes I can clean an entire basket of bolts, nuts and assorted hardware using 80 grit glass bead. Where the tumbler can take a couple of hours.

I never bought one of the those purpose built hardware baskets, instead I use a stainless wire mesh conical strainer that you can buy in a houseware department of most discount stores. You can get them in different size and shapes and they are pretty cheap and durable. Just make sure to get one with a metal handle as the plastic ones don't hold up. Also that same stainer works great to pour the media through to filter out and debris.