Thread: Bullet Tumbler Cleaner

Hey yall...... Is a Bullet Tumbler Cleaner worthwhile to get to use on straight razors? I've read and seen where some guys use them on straight razors. I imagine it would help to get some of the nasty stuff off the razor before you started to sand it? Just curious to see what the pros and cons would be. Thanks!

I assume you mean a vibratory brass case tumbler. Yes that has been used a lot and there is a very long thread about it.

Do a search for tumbler in the top right corner.
There is a WHOLE LOT of info on this topic that is in the one thread.

HERE is the thread.

Restoring with a Tumbler - Straight Razor Place Library

Thanks yall....Reading those posts now.

Long story short, yes it is a good method that is less abusive to the razor than hand sanding. Keep in mind that it doesn't remove pits though. You can get a pretty good shine out of them. Now keep in mind that many of us are reloaders of ammunition, so we have one sitting around. I personally use walnut w/ polishing compounds in it, then corn media.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I personally use walnut w/ polishing compounds in it, then corn media.

Ditto. Use walnut (lizard bedding) with a big old scoop of Blue magic. Corn media with CrOx