Thread: A Heath Robinson Tumbler for under $30

My latest shed project.

I've been wanting a wet tumbler for some time now to get my brass super shiny and clean,
but being a bloody confirmed tight arse I just could not bring myself to part with any serious cash to purchase one.

Having acquired some barely mediocre engineering skills during my lifetime and finding myself with a bit of spare time in the shed I designed, built and commissioned this modern marvel of engineering ..........

The Heath Robinson Wet Tumbler

...... total project costs, slightly over budget at < $30

The components consist of
Plastic spaghetti container out of Mums pantry (free)
Off cut of pvc drainage pipe (free)
4x2 block of wood from the wood shed (free)
Castor wheels x2 $8
12v windscreen wiper motor $20

Results priceless

Dirty dull 9mm range brass magically turned into as new shining gleaming cases before my eyes with the help of the Heath Robinson Tumbler

https://youtu.be/DAkmfc2MkYU




Now how difficult was that!

Cheers
Pete

would you like to put up some photos of the device?

Originally Posted by rupert

would you like to put up some photos of the device?

@rupert

Click on the video link

Cheers
Pete

awesome love home made stuff

Awesome, wanna do some brass for your neighbor?

PS- any tasty morsels lurching past yours on the way to the races?

Originally Posted by septic

Awesome, wanna do some brass for your neighbor?

PS- any tasty morsels lurching past yours on the way to the races?

Hahaha

Always plenty of tasty morsels cruising past here on the way in

However they're not usually so tasty heading back out again.

@septic Happy to clean some brass for you if you like, bring it down.

Cheers
Pete

I was a litre short and Roosters was calling my name, so down the road topping up my fluid levels. Will need your services after the big shoot. Maybe you could give me a lesson on my stupid lee neck sizing die if you have time?

What are you using as cleaning media?

Originally Posted by clickbang

What are you using as cleaning media?

@clickbang

I'm using stainless steel pins, hot water, a squirt of what ever dishwashing liquid is in the cupboard and a teaspoon of citric acid.

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by septic

I was a litre short and Roosters was calling my name, so down the road topping up my fluid levels. Will need your services after the big shoot. Maybe you could give me a lesson on my stupid lee neck sizing die if you have time?

@septic

Yep I'm sure we can sort out your Lee die no worries.

And yes I 'm expecting to give the tumbler a run or two after the shoot as well.

Shit haven't been to Roosters since I moved out of Flaxmere 18 years ago.

Cheers
Pete

Very cool man, I want one but considering they are asking about $600 for a reloading branded number I might have to have a crack at building one myself

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Very cool man, I want one but considering they are asking about $600 for a reloading branded number I might have to have a crack at building one myself

Give it a crack @Nick-D

Get your self a windscreen wiper motor from the wreckers and your away.

Cheers
Pete

Fantastic! Love it.

How do you power the windscreen wiper? 12v battery or an inverter thingy?

Originally Posted by stug

How do you power the windscreen wiper? 12v battery or an inverter thingy?

12v car battery

Cheers
Pete