Rock Tumblers for Coins??

[vegasmtl]

Hello all!
I have seen in the past several posts that mentioned using a rock tumbler to clean up coins after digging them. I am curious as to how this is done, and what materials are used.
Obviously I know that we don't clean coins with nuministic value, but what about just regular clad?
What brands have you used?
Does is work
What mix of grit?
What other items have you used it on?

I have a pickle jar with a bunch of dug coins, and from the beach that I want to get cleaned up. Any thoughts would be helpful!
Thanks in advance

vegasmtl

 

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[Montana Jim]

This might help... old topics about tumbling, cleaning, recipes, and all kinds of stuff...

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,123625.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,119116.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,110137.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,111743.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,27661.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,117081.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,60777.0.html

 

[vegasmtl]

Thanks! I guess it is time for me to be a charter member for the search feature

Thanks again.

HH
vegasmtl

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks! I guess it is time for me to be a charter member for the search feature

Thanks again.

HH
vegasmtl

That search feature is exactly what I used... I love it... and a lot of great cached information gets forgotten about... hopefully you get something, and, maybe some new stuff gets posted here for you.

 

[DPBOB]

I built this one

 

[detector dave]

For clad i use White Vinagar in a jar and roll it around, the bank will take the coins. The clad silver coins will turn a brass color but that is OK as long as the dirt is off.

 

[Timberwolf]

You can add some table salt to your vinegar solution...this will enhance the cleaning process....just don't leave the clad coins in this solution too long or it will eat away the copper part of the coin...leaving you with little sandwhich-looking coins

I learned this the hard way

Hey Silver Bob,

Nice homemade tumbler

Timberwolf