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I'm looking at setting up for ceramic tumbling media, but before I jump in I would like some advice.
1st) Does ceramic media hang up in the flash holes like crushed walnut hulls do? I like to resize/de-prime before I tumble.
2nd) How long does the ceramic media last and are there any additives to extend its life?
3rd) Any advice on what set-up or what brands work well/best?
Thanks to all who share their experience, Schutzen
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25th, 2009 01:51 PM |
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schutzen wrote: I'm looking at setting up for ceramic tumbling media, but before I jump in I would like some advice.
1st) Does ceramic media hang up in the flash holes like crushed walnut hulls do? I like to resize/de-prime before I tumble.
2nd) How long does the ceramic media last and are there any additives to extend its life?
3rd) Any advice on what set-up or what brands work well/best?
Thanks to all who share their experience, Schutzen
The media that I have used was of two sizes, 2mm & 4mm. I found that the smaller size packed in the primer pocket, and the larger packed inside the case.
The media will probably last for years, and I don't know of any additives that are used.
Sorry, but I don't have the suppliers name anymore. I found them through Google - "ceramic media"..
The "polishing" is just that.. By that I mean that the stuff I had didn't remove tarnish or discoloration, only provided a "sheen", if that's the right word..
All-in-all, I prefer Lyman's green media, and zip it up with Flitz or Simichrome polish when it gets a little dark.
This isn't much help, but I'm sure that others on this forum will chime in.
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