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My tumbler died
Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:40:35
by Jim
After 8 years of hard use, my Frankford Arsenal case tumbler bit the big one. One of the motor leads broke at the motor housing.
Midway has a Lyman 1200 PRO on sale for $41.99. Janet's going to order it for me in the morning. By Saturday, I'll be running brass.
Re: My tumbler died
Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:13:31
by allingeneral
Maybe you should consider taking a step up to something a bit more heavier duty - they Lyman 2500 Pro Magnum
http://all-in-general.com/product_info. ... s_id=55353
Lyman's Pro Magnum Tumbler is designed for the high volume reloader, and high volume reloaders are always looking for value. The two gallon capacity bowl is engineered to deliver powerful cleaning action even at full capacity. Handling up to 900 .38 Special cases at a time, the heavy-duty motor and advanced drive system deliver fast cleaning and long life. Features: - Gives "Factory Brass" finish - Heavy duty, thermally protected motor - Quiet running - Two-gallon capacity bowl - Over twice the capacity of the Pro 1200 - Cleans up to 900 .38 Special cases per cycle
Re: My tumbler died
Posted: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:22:36
by Jim
That's a good deal and a good machine, but I can't afford that right now. Thanks for the tip, Rick. You're a good guy.
Re: My tumbler died
Posted: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:26:17
by allingeneral
No I'm not - I'm just trying to make a sale
Re: My tumbler died
Posted: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:01:00
by CowboyT
The Frankford Arsenal ones seem to do a pretty good job. Your experience (8 years of hard use) is pretty good testimony, there. That's the one I'm currently using, too. So far, no problems, and I've tumbled about 25,000 brass through it at this point. When this one eventually gives up the ghost, maybe I'll give the Lyman tumbler a shot.
Re: My tumbler died
Posted: Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:33:16
by jrswanson1
allingeneral wrote:Maybe you should consider taking a step up to something a bit more heavier duty - they Lyman 2500 Pro Magnum
http://all-in-general.com/product_info. ... s_id=55353
Lyman's Pro Magnum Tumbler is designed for the high volume reloader, and high volume reloaders are always looking for value. The two gallon capacity bowl is engineered to deliver powerful cleaning action even at full capacity. Handling up to 900 .38 Special cases at a time, the heavy-duty motor and advanced drive system deliver fast cleaning and long life. Features: - Gives "Factory Brass" finish - Heavy duty, thermally protected motor - Quiet running - Two-gallon capacity bowl - Over twice the capacity of the Pro 1200 - Cleans up to 900 .38 Special cases per cycle
Is that sale on for December? I need another tumbler that can do that much brass at once. I'll be picking one of those up with my next paycheck. Thanks!
Jim