Frankford Arsenal tumbler or ?

[Hardwoodmaterials]

My wife is going to be having our second baby in a few months and has read that my vibratory tumbler can cause lead, carbon ect dust in the room. I will say it does get a little dusty when I run my tumbler but I figured it was just the media. Since the baby will be in the next room from my reloading stuff she wants me to get a wet tumbler. arty: I'm not going to argue with her! She is pregnant, mean and I love new toys. I have looked at the Frankford Arsenal and it looks OK and has good reviews. Anyone reccomend anything better? I only do from 50-200 pieces of brass at a time and size matters since I'm on limited space.

 

[MUP]

See the "I'm sold" thread a few lines down.

 

[Hardwoodmaterials]

I looked thru it. Is yours the Frankford Arsenal or a different kind? Anyone know where the best deal is on the tumblers are right now?

 

[keystonecop]

I have one to and it's great, but also have the Harbor Freight Rock Tumbler for smaller batches (50 or less). It does just as good and is smaller. I use 2lbs of pins from the Frankford and about 50 pieces of brass plus the Dawn and Lemi Shine.

 

[MUP]

Frankford Arsenal. And it does way better than my dry tumbler, way better, and in a much shorter time. Clean up on the back end is a little more involved tho, rinsing, drying.

 

[DaveB]

Grafs 179.99 + 7.95 shipping no sales tax
http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/pro ... ctId/27279

Midsouth 179.99 Plus sales tax plus shipping
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/i ... ia-Tumbler)

Midway 185.99 Plus shipping no sales tax
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/713881 ... r-110-volt

Prices are higher by 30 to 40 bucks from not too long ago. Might want to check other dealers, ebay, amazon, etc. Academy doesn't carry it.

 

[KPH]

I got mine way back from Stainless Tumbling Media. They have very good support. I bet most any that is made to do the job will work.