sosa9999 5 Posted January 11, 2016 So I am looking into making my own wet tumble. Does anyone have a 1/4 HP or 1/3 HP electric motor. Looking for one at a low price or even free would be great. local to middlesex county Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louu 399 Posted January 11, 2016 Just get a new one it will be worth it in the long run. Amazon has them cheapest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louu 399 Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P1MATM?keywords=1%2F3%20hp%201725%20motor&qid=1452537712&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sosa9999 5 Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P1MATM?keywords=1%2F3%20hp%201725%20motor&qid=1452537712&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4 Thank Lou, This is going to be somewhat of a prototype. So if it runs, most likely i'll end up buying a new one. What I'm looking to do is a tower with 3 drums. So I can cut my time from 10 hrs to 3 hours. I'll be spending some money on flange bearing so I hope to save money on the motor for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuclearheli 40 Posted January 11, 2016 I did the same thing trying to build a high capacity easy to use tumbler instead of the hobby rock tumblers. Wasted a couple of hundred dollars in parts and time. Decided not to waste time reinventing the wheel and bought this one. I do up to 20 pounds of brass, tumble for 1 hour and they are just as clean as I was getting in my small tumbler with a fraction of the brass and hours of processing time. I would rather be reloading and shooting instead of building a tumbler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louu 399 Posted January 11, 2016 Thank Lou, This is going to be somewhat of a prototype. So if it runs, most likely i'll end up buying a new one. What I'm looking to do is a tower with 3 drums. So I can cut my time from 10 hrs to 3 hours. I'll be spending some money on flange bearing so I hope to save money on the motor for now. Your going to need at least a 1/2 HP for that. The one I posted is really only good for one drum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted January 11, 2016 I have a motor you could buy cheap 1/2 hp... I'll get the data if you want it for cheap or a box of 10mm pistol ammo give me a PM. Correction 1/3 hp 1725 rpm or 1/9 hp at 1100 rpm 120V amps 6.2/3.0 GE model # 5kh3xla0943x exa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sosa9999 5 Posted January 11, 2016 I did the same thing trying to build a high capacity easy to use tumbler instead of the hobby rock tumblers. Wasted a couple of hundred dollars in parts and time. Decided not to waste time reinventing the wheel and bought this one. I do up to 20 pounds of brass, tumble for 1 hour and they are just as clean as I was getting in my small tumbler with a fraction of the brass and hours of processing time. I would rather be reloading and shooting instead of building a tumbler. That would be nice. but looking to run 3 drum at once. That way, I can run different cal at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang69 505 Posted January 12, 2016 I have a 1/2 hp motor from an old drain snake that might work. Has a gear reduction drive and a reverse switch. In Somerset County west of you on route 22, will swap for some ammo... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyS. 12 Posted January 12, 2016 Harbor Freight if you want new, otherwise Ebay from a reputable seller for something used. You don't need industrial strength farm motor for turning brass. I forget what I got for my homemade wet tumbler but I got it off Ebay and it does the job just fine. My tumbler is made from 6" pvc about 14" long slinging .45acp all day long. Forgot, ensure you get a 1725rpm motor, or something close, but that's the standard. Anything slower ain't worth using. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted January 12, 2016 I have a motor you could buy cheap 1/2 hp... I'll get the data if you want it for cheap or a box of 10mm pistol ammo give me a PM. Correction 1/3 hp 1725 rpm or 1/9 hp at 1100 rpm 120V amps 6.2/3.0 GE model # 5kh3xla0943x exa I might be interested in that, PM what you're looking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavyopp 167 Posted January 12, 2016 I would think a 1/4 or 1/3 horse would be fine -- Your geared way down with the pulleys -- plenty of torque I have some parts if your in need -- Pulleys for both motor and drive rod, Pillow block Bearings for 1/2" shafts, I also have 6" and 8" drum fittings and pipe -- This is stuff that I bought in bulk to get better pricing when I was making and selling tumblers -- Pay what I paid -- I still have the receipts I'm in Middlesex Borough -- 08846 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted February 1, 2016 I did the same thing trying to build a high capacity easy to use tumbler instead of the hobby rock tumblers. Wasted a couple of hundred dollars in parts and time. Decided not to waste time reinventing the wheel and bought this one. I do up to 20 pounds of brass, tumble for 1 hour and they are just as clean as I was getting in my small tumbler with a fraction of the brass and hours of processing time. I would rather be reloading and shooting instead of building a tumbler. Took a look at your other pics, impressive set up you have there, nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted February 1, 2016 That's a really neat workshop ! What type of tumbler is that ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuclearheli 40 Posted February 1, 2016 That's a really neat workshop ! What type of tumbler is that ? It is a Lonestar Tumbler (casetumbler.com). I don't want to hijack anyone's thread so I started a thread entitled "Lonestar Tumbler Review". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuclearheli 40 Posted February 1, 2016 Took a look at your other pics, impressive set up you have there, nice! Thanks, it's a work in progress. I posted a few more recent pictures in the gallery. It's nice and comfortable to work in. Waiting impatiently for my Mark 7 auto drive for the 1050 I just installed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites