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Cleaning moly off bullets [message #27588]

Sat, 18 January 2014 16:22

wwkmag
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I just tumbled moly off some bullets (150). Is the media still ok to use? Can media be cleaned? Dryer sheets tumbled? The inside of the bowl has very little moly or powder when wiped with a finger.
Looking for suggestions, this is not walnut media.
Thank you, Mike...WWK

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media cleaning [message #27599 is a reply to message #27588]

Sun, 19 January 2014 09:58

wwkmag
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Does anyone know how to clean moly out of tumbling media?

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Re: Cleaning moly off bullets [message #27640 is a reply to message #27588]

Mon, 20 January 2014 09:52

lepcur
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Mike, You might try the dryer sheets, I use them while tumbling and they collect the fine dust pretty good. What media are you using? Mike

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Re: media cleaning [message #27642 is a reply to message #27599]

Mon, 20 January 2014 11:23

Crubear
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Lots of dryer sheets over a lot of time.

Probably easier to replace the media

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: media cleaning [message #27649 is a reply to message #27642]

Mon, 20 January 2014 13:24

wwkmag
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Thank you all for the info. I think I am going to try the white rice media, that I have been reading about. I do have one more question. Why old dryer sheets and not new ones ,free of dyes and perfumes?

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Re: media cleaning [message #27650 is a reply to message #27649]

Mon, 20 January 2014 13:44

Crubear
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Good question, because you're really just using the cloth to capture dirt. This way you can use them as they're intended and then "Recycle" them for another use. I started using them after a lot of years of not using them and couldn't believe the amount of dirt that they trapped. They've almost fully restored the old media to it's red walnut color from the black.

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: media cleaning [message #27657 is a reply to message #27650]

Mon, 20 January 2014 15:15

wwkmag
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I found out also that the dryer sheets remove A LOT of dirt. I am going to try new ones. Just wondered if there was a chemical reason not to.

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Re: media cleaning [message #27701 is a reply to message #27657]

Tue, 21 January 2014 09:39

lepcur
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I kind of think the reason for using the used is two fold, you already used them for the intended use and also the new ones are real stiff while the used ones are soft and pliable. I cut mine into thirds and throw em in the mix. Mike

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Re: media cleaning [message #27709 is a reply to message #27701]

Tue, 21 January 2014 10:53

jamesgammel
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new ones are a bit "tacky" and leave a sticky residue on your fingers. That may transfer to your brass and act as a dust/dirt magnet. Wife sez they'll work on 3-4 dryer loads each and then make excellent dust rags. Many use em once and toss, might be better to rescue from trash after a load or two.
Jim

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