Tumbler Media
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Drifting
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Tumbler Media
Harbor Freight had their $60 vibrating tumbler on sale for $40 so I picked one up. For those of you that have used these types of tumblers, I'd like to know specifically what media you have used and what works best.
I put some Black Diamond in mine but am not sure that it is a good choice. I also have some glass bead and aluminum oxide that I could try but am not sure those are good choices either.
I'm looking to clean up nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
Thanks.
I put some Black Diamond in mine but am not sure that it is a good choice. I also have some glass bead and aluminum oxide that I could try but am not sure those are good choices either.
I'm looking to clean up nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
Thanks.
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OK this seems like a good place to ask this question.I have heard there are things you can put in a tumbler after you have removed all the rust that will recoat the surface.Like copper or another soft substance that will rub its way back on to the surface.I wonder if you could charge in someway the metal.
Another thought in another thread about electrostic cleaning-could you reverse that process and recoat the rustfree metal with another metal ?
Another thought in another thread about electrostic cleaning-could you reverse that process and recoat the rustfree metal with another metal ?
Burning Brakes
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We use a tumbler for reloading brass for our guns. Walnut shell media is more aggressive and leaves a dull finish. Corn cob media is finer, but polishes better. I know it's not on car parts, but it may help.
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
Another thought in another thread about electrostic cleaning-could you reverse that process and recoat the rustfree metal with another metal ?
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
That's called electroplating. How do you think that chrome gets on shiny parts?
I guess what I was really trying to ask is there a simple way at home to transfer metal to other metal.Like instead of using rebar could you use a bar of say cadmium and reverse the polarity and transfer the metal to the bare part.Like bolts and things.I just want something to make them more rust resistance besides paint.
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Where I work uses vibratory tumbling. It's primary purpose is to de-burr metal stampings etc. You can get metal parts shinier and smooth. Ceramic type stones work good here. Those with a little soap and water mixed in. To de-rust I have used with great success on bolts and brackets, Muriatic acid diluted in a 5 gal. pail. Not stuff to mess with (fumes) but works quick and does a great job.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by DWncchs
I thought those parts were just born that way.
I guess what I was really trying to ask is there a simple way at home to transfer metal to other metal.Like instead of using rebar could you use a bar of say cadmium and reverse the polarity and transfer the metal to the bare part.Like bolts and things.I just want something to make them more rust resistance besides paint.
I guess what I was really trying to ask is there a simple way at home to transfer metal to other metal.Like instead of using rebar could you use a bar of say cadmium and reverse the polarity and transfer the metal to the bare part.Like bolts and things.I just want something to make them more rust resistance besides paint.
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I just foound that tumbler in the latest harbor freight flyer/magazine i got. It is in store for $39.99. I know they will honor that price on the web too but I've also got a coupon for an additional 15% off any one item too. plus then you have shipping to pay for so i guess it's either gas&time or shipping that you pay for too. but $0 bucks seems like a good deal on this. any further info on media?
I found these on eastwood's website:
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
a little different than just regular alum. oxide, walnut shells or the like.
I found these on eastwood's website:
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
a little different than just regular alum. oxide, walnut shells or the like.
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Originally Posted by Talisman51
Was that a local sale...or on-line?
It was in the store. Online still showed $60. I think I'm going to go back today and pickup the blast cabinet that was on sale also. The shelf price in the store was $60 also but it rang up at $40.
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Originally Posted by kbosland
I just foound that tumbler in the latest harbor freight flyer/magazine i got. It is in store for $39.99. I know they will honor that price on the web too but I've also got a coupon for an additional 15% off any one item too. plus then you have shipping to pay for so i guess it's either gas&time or shipping that you pay for too. but $0 bucks seems like a good deal on this. any further info on media?
I found these on eastwood's website:
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
a little different than just regular alum. oxide, walnut shells or the like.
I found these on eastwood's website:
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
a little different than just regular alum. oxide, walnut shells or the like.
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From: Henrietta New York
To follow up, if you want to remove plating from threaded parts I would not suggest a tumbling process. They will round down the pitch. If chemical removal is not an option, use the blast method. This will save the integrity of the original thread pitch. Then have them plated. I live close to the Caswell plating Comp. Have used their kits to plate carb parts on my GTO. Works pretty good.