Hi Purdie Shuffle
I was amazed after reading this thread at just how good these "tumblers" work. as like most members here, I've been using a buffing wheel for a few years now. Excellent results but you just can't get into some places when cleaning your parts.
A machine like this would solve all of those problems and also be cleaner. Also I work in my shed (garage in USA) so I could just switch the machine on and wait till it's finished.
Could I ask though, what grade of walnut are people using, I'm searching around at the moment for a place to get it. I've ordered my machine today and now have to wait for it to arrive in the shop then they will call me when they have it.
I've ordered a Lyman 2500 Magnum Pro, with auto flow. This is like a plug that you take out and the media then flows out of it to easily get the parts out of the bowl. Bowl size is 13" so should be ample for getting slightly bigger parts in and out.
http://www.midwayuk.com/Lyman-Turbo-2500-Pro-Magnum-Case-Tumbler-220-Volt
I've not ordered it from these people jus posted the link to show people.
I can't wait to get it and use it and see what results I can get with it.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread and all the info you guys gave. That's why I love the drum community.
diddle001