Do you guys use tumbler's to get a mirror finish?
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Do you guys use tumbler's to get a mirror finish?
you can't get mirror with a tumbler. You can get close and then you have to polish with compounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharpshavefun007
Here the tumbler thread:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...mentation.html
if you would check the sticky in the Workshop forum, you will find a lot of very useful info on restoration
I've never seen a blade polished by compounds up close but I can get a pretty spectacular mirror off the tumbler. I've found the down side to be it rounds off all the grind lines on the blades. On some that doesn't matter but it takes some of the character out of the older wedges IMHO.
Smoked one & got new one in the mail today. Lyman Pro Magnum 2500. It's wispering a few feet away from me as I type this. MUCH quieter than my older Cabela's one, but it's just got one blade in it vs. a couple hundred rounds of .45 brass.
You can get a pretty good finish if you follow the thread listed above...
Thanks! I need tumbler and was looking for some suggestions. The Lyman looks nice. Mine sounds like a dying airplane.Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter74743
Midwayusa.com has some good prices on tumblers and media.
Midway has some of the best customer service & prices out there, I've spent thousands with them...Quote:
Originally Posted by Strikur
From midway on my shipment received a day ago:
Lyman Turbo 2500 Pro Magnum Case tumbler: Product number 514805 $78.99
Frankford Arsenal Walnut media, 7lbs: Product number 331177 $13.79
Frankford Arsenal Corn Cob media, 7lbs: Product number 730107 $13.79
UPS shipping $19.11
NRA roundup $0.62
Grand total: $126.00