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  1. 26-03-2019, 05:11 PM #1
    johnd
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    Sonic cleaners

    Anyone got one ? thoughts on them for brass. I was looking into wet tumblers but when I saw I can get a sonic jewellery cleaner for about $50 I thought it could be worth a try?
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  3. 26-03-2019, 05:39 PM #2
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    Yes I have one. Works great, no peening from stainless pins bashing around. It all about what you put in the water. If you get one let me know I have some magic to put in with the water that works well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnd View Post
    Anyone got one ? thoughts on them for brass. I was looking into wet tumblers but when I saw I can get a sonic jewellery cleaner for about $50 I thought it could be worth a try?
    The tumblers do such a nice job though
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    I bought the hornady one.
    Use water and solutions - but no solvents. Plastic basket doesn't like them.

    Brass turns out sweet and cleans the pockets
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottrods View Post
    I bought the hornady one.
    Use water and solutions - but no solvents. Plastic basket doesn't like them.

    Brass turns out sweet and cleans the pockets
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  7. 27-03-2019, 05:57 PM #6
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    I got a cheap $50 one too. Cleans really well. Have done 1000's of cases with it and no issues.
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  8. 31-03-2019, 03:33 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    I got a cheap $50 one too. Cleans really well. Have done 1000's of cases with it and no issues.
    I got a cheap one on Gadgetmans recommendation. Hes not wrong, it has cleaned everything I have chucked in it brilliantly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Strider View Post
    I got a cheap one on Gadgetmans recommendation. Hes not wrong, it has cleaned everything I have chucked in it brilliantly.
    Hi Strider,

    Can you possibly include a photo or link to what you got? I am really interested to see what these cheaper units look like (I have not started reloading as yet, so I have no feel for what you would be looking for)


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  10. 31-03-2019, 06:40 PM #9
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    Like these

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/jewellery-...2003928907.htm

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/jewellery-...2006502969.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    Like these

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/jewellery-...2003928907.htm

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/jewellery-...2006502969.htm
    Thanks a mil!


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    they very noisy?
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  13. 31-03-2019, 09:17 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Willus View Post
    they very noisy?
    Not too bad. A bit of a hum.
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    What are you using for fluid?
    I have had poor results cleaning cases.
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  15. 01-04-2019, 11:21 AM #14
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    I use warm water, 1/2 tsp citric acid and a couple of drops of detergent. Rinse off in hot tap water a couple of times. Comes out clean and shiny, but dulls over time like clean brass does. A bit of sizing lube would likely keep it shiny.
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    water a little white vinegar will work wonders, for really stubborn stuff use water and a splash of hydrogen peroxide. i used to use one on circuit boards. but it got damaged beyond repair in the quakes.
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