Thumblers Tumbler Tip

[Leaddog]

The other day I was tumbling a batch of 66 pieces of .308 brass. Water level was an inch from the top and 5# of SS media. Been doing this like this for 2 years. Anyway.... Came back about an hour or so later to get something in my shop and the tumbler had stopped turning. The motor was still running, but at a hard load. It was extremely hot to the touch and I thought I fried it.

Anyway... The rear shaft was binding on one of the nylon bushings. I let it cool down and oiled my two shafts. After that, no more problems.

Tip- Use some lubricating oil on your shafts under the nylon bushings.

 

[Mudcat]

I have found that CLP breakfree works pretty good. Just dont get ANY lube on the belt/band!!

 

[Judd]

Thanks...great tip, I'll oil mine next time I use it.

 

[necchi]

There's oiler holes for the motor bearings too, might be covered with paint, but if you look for'm they're there.
Those motors do run hot, about 150 degrees is actually normal,,

 

[Killshot]

Fellas, I'm using a spray silicone with great results because my work area is very dusty. It seems to attract less grime than WD40 or an oil-based lubricant. (also, polishing the rod (where the delrin piece rides) with Flitz really reduced the friction.

PS: Get a couple of replacement belts for the Thumler before you need one. It only takes a little pressure to snap one that has a few hundred hours on it.

 

[navyrad8r]

Broke a belt already...just cracked from age. Try and get a couple of vacuum cleaner belts they were $2 each from my local hardware store. Might b a little cheaper at the big ones. They work perfect!!
Cheers,
Doc

 

[bdale]

When I'm in my basement reloading i just put a drop or two of kroil on mine

 

[Ohio1]

What brand of vacuum cleaner belt will work for Thumblers Tumbler?

Steve

 

[navyrad8r]

Lemme get out to the man cave and I will post it for ya. Probably get it up tomorrow, I bought 3 or 4 since they were only a couple of bucks.
Cheers,
Doc