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Gentlemen,
Does anyone have any opinions on the Lyman 1200, the Quick N EZ or the Hearbor Freight 5 lb Tumbler?
I want to buy 2 so I don't have to change out the compounds and I can run simultaneously.
The Lyman is only a 2 lb bowl and $49.00. The Quick N EZ does not say, and is $40.00. The Harbor Freight is 5lbs and $54.00
Thanks for any help.
David
I purchased the Lyman Turbo 1200 Pro in January. I really like it. I bought it to replace the Harbor Freight 5lb (Chicago Electric) I had for a year and a half.
I ran the Chicago tumbler for four to six days at a time :dropjaw: - eventually, the motor started seizing up, and the tumbler bowl seal around the top of the spindle finally disintergrated. It was fun while it lasted. :)
The Lyman is quieter (when there isn't a razor sticking through the top :)), and seems to be better built. Although I haven't run it (yet) as much as I did the Chicago model, I have a feeling that the Lyman won't shake itself apart like the Chicago did.
Both seem to be pretty effective at polishing blades.
I don't think size of the bowl really matters, as I only tumbled one blade at a time, after the incident where I put a small chip in the edge of one of two blades I ran simultaneously.
Thanks for the quick reply.
I hate buying things twice. So I think I will get the Lymans.
I bought the 1200 and it's pretty good overall. I also only run 1 blade at a time do to chipping/nicks and the 2lb bowl is more than big enough. Even the smaller bowl that comes with it will fit a razor.
You will not be disappointed with the lyman, they make quality stuff and stand behind it as well if you were to have an issue. I run mine for days on end reloading and cleaning up razors & it keeps on like the energizer bunny...
have you also looked into the RCBS one. i know alot of there stuff is garuteed for life