Tumbling media Q

[Sprocket]

What grit size corn cob are you guys using and how much do you use for a fresh batch?

 

[EddieCoyle]

50.

I fill the tumbler bowl about 2/3 full.

 

[Knob Creek]

Throw in a used dryer sheet as well

 

[abomb60]

What's the dryer sheet for?

 

[EddieCoyle]

It keeps the dust down and absorbs a lot of the residue - allowing the media to last longer. A capful of NuFinish car polish every other run helps too.

 

[center442]

I've been using crushed/ground walnut shells for quite a while now. I've never tried the corn cob media.

Any info from users on the difference between the two?

 

[Bugs100]

I got a box of ground walnut, Lizard bedding at Petco yesterday for $8.00.

 

[EddieCoyle]

I like corn cob because it's way cheaper (50# for $25) and it's not as aggressive as walnut. You can forget about the cases and they won't suffer, and the corn cob does a better job of shining the cases (not that it matters).

 

[Sprocket]

Thanks for the replies guys - my source has corn cob for $20/50# cash and carry.

Walnut is available too but I'm not sure of the price.

PM if interested for the source - not sure if it's cool to post up here.

 

[center442]

I like corn cob because it's way cheaper (50# for $25) and it's not as aggressive as walnut. You can forget about the cases and they won't suffer, and the corn cob does a better job of shining the cases (not that it matters).

Thanks for the info. I will give it a try.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Thanks for the replies guys - my source has corn cob for $20/50# cash and carry.

Walnut is available too but I'm not sure of the price.

PM if interested for the source - not sure if it's cool to post up here.

You can post it. I've been geeting mine from a place in Lowell called Beede & Sons.

 

[Sprocket]

Here's the info:

Clint Sales and Mfg.
P.O. Box #314
Beverly, MA 01915
v. (978) 927-3010
f. (978) 927-0369

link:
http://www.clintsales.com/

They have goofy hours so calling ahead is recommended - talk with Cindy

Thanks Gents

 

[abomb60]

It keeps the dust down and absorbs a lot of the residue - allowing the media to last longer. A capful of NuFinish car polish every other run helps too.

Hmmm. I'll have to try that.