Thread: 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?

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.

Originally Posted by johnd

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

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

Originally Posted by scottrods

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

+1

I got a cheap $50 one too. Cleans really well. Have done 1000's of cases with it and no issues.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

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.

Originally Posted by Strider

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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Like these

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

https://www.trademe.co.nz/jewellery-...2006502969.htm

Originally Posted by gadgetman

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?

Originally Posted by Willus

they very noisy?

Not too bad. A bit of a hum.

What are you using for fluid?
I have had poor results cleaning cases.

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.

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.