That is probably the best looking tumbler that I have ever seen, commercial or otherwise.

By far the best DIY tumbler on tube. TU. Expensive drum.

The design and efficiencies of your system really appeals to the manufacturing engineer in me. I can see where some cost can be cut, especially if motor and some frame components are made from recycled stuff but yours really has a professional look. Nice work!

Being a tool & die maker for the past 40 yrs I appreciate sound engineering. Kudos! I can't wait to see the new one you're building.

After viewing your version, I built one very similar and it works very good. I used a rock tumbler barrel with stainless steel pins from a rock tumbling supply and used a 1/4 hp motor salvaged from a theater upgrade. I used 2" pulley on the motor and 9" on a 1/2" rod driving the tumbler. That combination gave me 30 rpm. I simply used fuel line hose on the 1/2" rods to drive the tumbler. My frame for all the parts is fabricated in wood (very cheap). I consider the wood frame a prototype that I will translate to metal later. I tumble 4-5 lbs at a time.

Mark, your tumbler is a thing of beauty. Form and function. Maybe some day you'll post directions on parts and building...?

Dude you win. That is absolutely the best homemade tumbler I have seen. Its also better then any manufactured tumbler I've seen. Super job and really quiet. Kudos

Outstanding quality machine! Thanks for the video.

wow what an awesome super high quality tumbler, great job!!

I would definitely be interested in purchasing one. Please keep us posted!

Very nice tumbler. Clean, solid design and construction. Very quite when it was running (at least while empty). Thanks for sharing! -mike

Dude, your a genius, great video. Thanks for sharing, you've given me some great ideas.

Wow! That thing looks bomb proof!

Nice tumbler, good job and video.

Man that can take a direct hit. Well done.

Wow! Really nice job

Finally!! Someone who thinks like me. Good work!!

very nice build !

I'm impressed.

I have a Model B and a Model AR that are still going strong after 30 years

looks to be well built! if you get out of shooting, you can pickup skateboarding or roller blading

I agree about the Thumbler tumbler. I bought one recently, and it is made with very thin sheet metal. The shafts that the barrel rides on are too small and the bearings are nylon! The amount of brass you can put in the tumbler is not much once you put 8 pounds of water and 5 pounds of ss pins in the barrel. It does a good job of cleaning the brass, but I agree that it won't last long.

Nice tumbler

Mark! Excellent Job! I have been looking for the right design and yours is it. I have copied it and made my own version. Mine has a wood frame, chain drive with sprockets and a programmed switch. Thank you for giving more details in the comments. The tumbling container was the priciest part, but well worth it. I also used skateboard wheels, but glued stainless steel shaft collars in place. The holes in the wheels are for the Allen key to tighten the set screw. This is a continuing evolution as I tweak the design to reduce the foot print. Thanks again for posting your project. I will post my version to You Tube also. Regards, JFCisme

Just perfect!!,

Nice freakin job! That thing is awesome!

@MFRshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video. It was the start of building a company making the best tumbler on the market.

@redline870

6 жыл бұрын

MFRshooter with your design, does the brass need to be deburred if you trim and then put right in the tumbler for removing case lube?

@HomeGrownPyro1

5 жыл бұрын

@@MFRshooter I just checked your website out and gotta say the new tumbler you have on there is impressive. Very high quality. Ill be ordering one very soon. Congratulations on your endeavor and I wish you many more years of continued growth and success. I think its pretty damn cool that this video was the start of your business. I love hearing stories about how different businesses and products came to life. Some of the best products and biggest companies in the world have stories from their humble beginnings such as yours.👍

Great job , I just have one question , where did you purchase the plastic drum that holds the brass . I live in Australia and they may ship to my country . Thanks Alan

Just a taaaaaaaaaaaaaad overkill..... seriously though, very nice work. Building mine now but definitely not this nice! Nice work man!

Nice bumbler built, if you built a timer switch too it will be much better, good, good idea

I am rebuilding a thumblers using the stuff from it however I want to make more and have access to machines as a retired machinist. My question is do common motors such as from a mixer or other devices have the same rpm because of the 60 cycle current? Or if I start grabbing and robbing motors will I end up with random rpm where I cannot easily figure pulley sizes?..

How are the roller wheels attached to the shafts? It looks like they may be pressed onto the aluminum sleeves, correct? Also, how did you bond the plastic wheels to the aluminum sleeves? Looks good!

Wow this is the best tumbler I ever seen where did you get the barrel from

I see this video is over 2 years old, hows the tumbler holding up? Nice work by the way. Gave me some idea's.

Very nice and incredibly well built! Would you build one of these for sale?

I'm wondering where you got the fixed wheels on the drive and idler shafts? 12mm/0.5" shaft diameter?

You have a very well built tumbler. Do you by change have plans down on paper for people who are willing to pay for your plans. Would love to build one.

How did you fix the wheels on the axle? Thanks.

Question Mark. I've assembled all the parts for my tumbler build, including the same electric motor you used. I'm balking at wiring up this thing because of the red, white and black wires. I know nothing about wiring and I've searched the internet without finding any solid information on how this thing is hooked up, so if you would be so kind, clue me in. Again, beautiful build, and thanks for your help.

Hi, where did you purchase the agitator drum/barrel? What are they called in english? Thanks for sharing your nice build, it looks even greater than mine ;)

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

You can find the drum I used for this tumbler at this link www.candmtopline.com/tumbling_barrels.html

What type of stainless steel pins do you use and where can they be purchased?

Amazing design. i am interested in the one you have shown here if it is still avi,

Two Questions - Why the belt on the opposite side from the motor drive, and what length stainless pins do you use? It certainly looks good and very heavy duty! Thanks for the video!

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

The second belt makes it all wheel drive (powering the secondary shaft). This may not be necessary depending on your wheels and drum.

basically what im trying to track down is what common often thrown out cheap device has a very good motor not overkill? People also have to realize that for rock tumbling power is part of the equation since they must run a month per batch 24/7.. That tumbler is the best on the planet earth I assure you but also people must realize that to hire a machinist to make one will be in the many hundreds of dollars. Parts--labour--and some profit put the machine in the video at about a thousand dollars to engineer and make unless a person puts zero value on their labor.

@mmoorehct

5 жыл бұрын

For a possible cheap drive motor source, you might have some luck pulling the fan drive motor off an old furnace with a belt drive squirrel cage fan. Check with any Hvac company that installs furnaces or Steel recycling companies, as most of the time the fan drive motors on the old furnaces still work and are just thrown away. You will need to look at the RPM stamp on the motor plate to see if it will fit your application. You can adjust RPM's a bit with different pulley diameters. Good Luck! :-)

Would you sell a parts list and plans for this tumbler? Thanks.

I like your design. where did you find that motor?

@MFRshooter

8 жыл бұрын

+matt hilgendorf I found the motor on Ebay.

Nice! Where did you get your barrel? Is there a link?

This has to be the highest quality tumbler I've ever see. What would you charge to make one? I'd buy one.

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

I have been working on a new design of tumbler that I will be building to sell. Should have it on You-tube in about 6-weeks. If you think this tumbler is good just wait for what's coming. I developed a tumbling drum that I am getting patented and the mold is being built now. The tumbler in this video is now for sale for $450.

looks professional to me

ANY CHANCE YOU SHARE THE DESIGN FOR THE PARTS OR SELL THEM?

This is really nice heavy duty tumbler, nice craftsmanship, but judging by few parts you listed and I looked up drum cost (it's expensive!) this must have cost you pretty penny. This is what's stopping me from going this route - the lack of heavy duty affordable drum. Nicely done though.

@OnSceneHotShots

6 жыл бұрын

Dima Prok use a 1 or 2 gallon water cooler jug, if it will fit inside the dimensions you build your roller tray to.

Looks like this will last more like 50 + years

Great tumbler, where did you get the 1/8 hp 700 rpm motor.

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

I purchase the motor (new condition) on eBay for $43.00 including shipping. The motor is a GE, 5KCP39KG 1/8hp, 115V, 700RPM. This motor is used in fans (air moving applications), so it needs to have air moving over it during operation or it gets hot. I have a small fan blowing on it when I have the tumbler running.

@32150K

10 жыл бұрын

MFRshooter The motor I will find, but do you still have your original dimensions (HxWxD) for all pieces? Also, what are the placement points for your roller rods (center to center) plus height from table surface. I want to make one exactly like yours. It may cost a bit to build, but there will be definite saving in the cleaning media.

Can you post the dimensions of the parts along with links. I would love to make this.

Please send url link for buy the machine...

Where did you purchase the drum from?

You should draw up plans for this and sell them or better yet put together kits and sell them.

Very nice tumbler. $300 and how many man hrs?

Where did you get the motor from?

Please share information on the drum

Nice tumbler lot of drilling a tapping tho

You wouldn't happen to have the link to the motor?

Where did you buy your tumbler canister

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I tried to find the motor on ebay and can't find it. You got a deal on that motor!

@joekirk167

5 жыл бұрын

WW Grainger

Awesome tumbler. Will you build me one and I’ll pay you?

What are those green things that are holding the shafts?

@matheard3572

7 жыл бұрын

Those are pillow-block bearings...

@MrTlgsr

6 жыл бұрын

I do believe those are flange bearing and not pillow block bearings.

I am wondering if you would sell one, if so what would be the cost, how long would it take to get one? Most of those people that are watching this video don't have the means to machine product like aluminum.

@MFRshooter

8 жыл бұрын

+jamie maurer Jamie, I do make and sell a tumbler that has higher capacity than the first project I built. I have two models you can buy on my web store casetumbling.com

can you supply a parts list?

Do you have have a parts list?

How do you dry the casings?

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

Check out my other video. I show how I dry the cases.

Still got tumbler for sale? Does $450 include media and shipping?

The TL-4 barrel which is 2.5gal costs $168, plus shipping and tax. The larger TL-6 barrel which holds 8 gal is $257. That's more expensive than the Frankford Arsenal tumbler which includes everything and a large capacity tumbler. Nice setup you have but I have a feeling you paid more to build one than a fully built one would cost. As an idea, you should replace that manual ON/OFF switch with a manual or digital timer. Set it and forget it. cmtopline.com/collections/tumbling-barrels/products/tl-4

Once again, Where did you get the barrel. Brand and address.

@twotwentyswift

10 жыл бұрын

Just do a google search for a TL-4 tumbling barrel. I just got mine. I was about 145.00 shipped.

thanks , where did you order the drum from

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

I purchased my tumbling barrel at (C&M Topline) below is link to there web site. The barrel model I used is the TL-4. www.candmtopline.com/tumbling_barrels.html

@1724posterity

10 жыл бұрын

MFRshooter Would you build one for me and at what price?

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

Stone Wall This tumbler is for sale. $450.00

@1724posterity

10 жыл бұрын

MFRshooter Worth every penny but too rich for me. Many thanks!

Instead of a switch, you could have used a timer. That way you could have set the timer and left and not had to deal with the sound of the cases bouncing around.

@JFCisme

9 жыл бұрын

Christopher Delich The sound is not loud at all with that drum. The water deadens the sound considerably.

@j.c.delich5520

9 жыл бұрын

JFCisme Surely I do not have to describe the other possible benefits of a timer

Allow me to pin a blue ribbon on your tumbler!

How much $ ?

I bet if you made them, they would sell to those not willing to go through all the details of making one.

Hi Mark.. That is a nice tumbler. Would you sell me one? I am reloading 50BMG and need something heavy duty. I've seen good ones but they are in the $700 range. Let me know if you would built and sell me one...

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

Jose, I am getting into the tumbler business to build heavy duty tumblers. I should have a production model out in a few months, so I am thinking of selling my first build (the one shown in the video). For this tumbler I would have to get $450 plus shipping. Included would be the tumbler and drum (no pins). call me if your interested cell 248-802-2546.

@drush525

8 жыл бұрын

+MFRshooter do you have a web link for your business with order forms?

@TheJrivera1

8 жыл бұрын

casetumbling.com

@TheJrivera1

8 жыл бұрын

I purchased one a few months back. This tumbler is the real deal don't waste your money on a lesser product. Watch the videos on his site. As soon as you take it out of the box you will see what I mean.. Happy Thanksgiving..

@drush525

8 жыл бұрын

Jose Rivera thank you Jose and happy Thanksgiving to you.

Do you sell this tumbler

I ended up wiring both the red AND the black wires from the motor to the hot wire, and the white common wire on the motor to the white common wire from the house wiring and it worked. Just wanted to follow up for those who have questions on their own builds. Good luck.

@mykolaorda4991

10 жыл бұрын

I agree with this wiring approach. I purchased a 700RPM motor from Amazon and it had a unique 115VAC plug (it cannot be plugged into a standard house receptacle) that neither I nor a professional electric supply house could identify nor provide alternate wiring instructions. I then took the motor to a specially motor supply house and they said to cut the plug off and wire both the Black and Red motor leads together then connect them to the house 120VAC black wire and then connect the White motor lead to the common house electric wire. One thing though: the motor I purchased from Amazon was designed to be used in an HVAC application where it would power an air fan. During the course of operation, the fan would push air directly across the motor then out to the duct. The motor requires the fan to first push air across the motor body in order to keep the motor housing cool. Without this air flow, the motor housing will overheat. So a word of caution: I don't know if the motor that Mark used on his design is for a similar application as the one I purchased, but if it is, then it must have some kind of external cooling air passed across it, i.e. you have to have a small table top fan pointed at the motor and blowing air across the motor body. Marks video does not show this so I can't say that he needs it but if you purchase a motor similar to the one I did (and it seems that this is the only design available in the 700RPM capability), then you're going to have to consider using an external fan to keep the motor cool and operating properly. Good luck.

@MFRshooter

10 жыл бұрын

Mykola Orda Yes I had a small fan blowing on the motor to keep it cool.

Itq so quiet!!!

That’s beefy

that was great i am making a tumbler to . i had a hell of a time figuring out pulley size and motor speed i found the best. freeee calculator at www.blocklayer.com and it is great. pass it on to ever one who can use it.. dave in canada

Nice, but look$ EX$PEN$IVE for my $0.00 budget.