Recommendation for ultra-sonic mini tumbler for cleaning pellets/slugs?

m021478 · Sep 13, 2020

Just watched this very interesting video posted by Ernest Rowe demonstrating how he uses an ultra-sonic mini tumbler to clean his pellets & slugs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OmHhQvktnE

The one he uses in the video doesn't seem to be in production any longer. Does anyone have a good alternative they can suggest (ideally one that won't cost an arm and a leg)?

wendell · Sep 13, 2020

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ultra-sonic+mini+tumbler+for+cleaning&ref=nb_sb_noss You may look here for a pellet cleaner.

m021478 · Sep 13, 2020

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ultra-sonic+mini+tumbler+for+cleaning&ref=nb_sb_noss You may look here for a pellet cleaner.

Have you personally tried any of these for cleaning your pellets? I don't want to just randomly pick one off Amazon without first getting an informed recommendation from someone here who has used one of these themselves.

dc8cappie · Sep 14, 2020

He used a vibrating tumbler not a true ultrasonic cleaner more like a rifle brass cleaner.

https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Case-Tumbler-110V-050202/dp/B06XFVYH9K

d3vnull · Sep 14, 2020

What he actually is using is expensive >$250.

http://www.therockshed.com/tumbler5.html

Never used one myself.

Beginner · Sep 14, 2020

rebel tumbler on stainlesstumblingmedia

or the equivalent in red which goes under the name of thumpers tumbler or a chines copy

biohazardman · Sep 14, 2020

I have one of these for cleaning my brass they are not overly expensive and do werq quite well for brass.

https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-043320-Lock-N-Load-Sonic-Cleaner/dp/B007TNX9ZE/?tag=rangerjo-20

Amazon has some for less money

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=small+ultrasonic+cleaner

A tiny one

https://www.livegomall.com/products/35w60w-ultrasonic-cleaner-mini-ultrasonic-cleaning-machine-jewelry-cleaner-machine-eyeglasses-watches-washing-machine-with-digtial-timer?msclkid=bac2af70be34160e192ef02f7a004042&variation=5ebe4fddf96051001cf21947

You would likely need something like this to hold the pellets in the cleaner.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Steel-ultrasonic-cleaning-basket-parts-holder-mesh-watch-tool-20mm-x-13mm-/300910382890

Hubertus · Sep 15, 2020

i usually clean my pellets with white spirit and they getting really shiny and degreased.

many tiny lead flakes are left over and the white spirit gets dirty / milky

i cant see a big improvent in using a tumbler or ultra sound cleaner ?

Totoro · Sep 16, 2020

I bought a used Crest from local craigslist that I use to clean gun frames/slides/fishing reels/bike parts etc.

However, a new Crest is up there!

JAYj · Sep 17, 2020

Ultrasonic as well as tumbling could be to aggressive for lead witch is soft.

I prefer to just brush them with a small 1" paint brush in a strainer with boiling water and dawn dish detergent.

Then I'll rinse them in plain boiling water and hit them with an air hose to dry them .

Squeaky clean.

Then they get the Pledge of allegiance !!!

LOL

XMX · Sep 17, 2020

I saw this and saved it..

This might help, I guess it's the ultrasonic cleaners poor cousin.

Bob

https://youtu.be/R1DtY2VwSyY

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