tumbler for Christmas

[70monte68]

Hello,
I recieved a small gemstone tumbler for Christmasand was wondering what type of media I should used to clean clad.
Any help would be appreciated tremendously.
Thanks,
Don

 

[jeff of pa]

I Hear Sand & Dish Detergent work well

& Don't do Copper with Clad.

fish tank gravel has also been used

 

[70monte68]

Thanks Jeff!

 

[sniffer]

don't use river sand or rock, it'll take forever, if you use sand blasting sand it'll clean a lot faster

 

[Roland58]

I was told not to use sand because it removes too much detail.........I guess that would be okay for clad or zinc. I use aquarium gravel in mine.

 

[DKinPA]

Hey Don, I use plain colored aquarium gravel with dish washing liquid and a splash of ammonia. Heed Jeff's warning.....don't mix copper and clad, the clad takes on the copper color. I have a single barrel Harbor Freight tumbler and I usually let it run from 2 to 4 hours depending on the amount of coins I throw in. Some guys say they change the water half way through but I just let it run and dump it at the end.

Good luck!!

Dave

 

[boogeyman]

aquarium gravel, tablespoon dawn, tablespoon citric acid works great for me. If they're not really crusty I just use a tablespoon of Dawn.
If you're a joker like me chuck a few pennies in with the quarters The looks on the grocery store clerks faces are priceless

 

[70monte68]

Thanks guys!
I have to say this sight is great!
Happy Newyear!!!
Don