Author Topic: Am I just cheap or is this an ideal? (Read 1333 times)

rescue_171 · « **on:** December 21, 2010, 01:43:02 AM »

Well last night I was eating and shelling some almonds when the ideal hit me I use walnut media so I wonder if almond media would clean brass in a tumbler? Put them in a food processer (when the wife is not home) to chop them up fine and use it just the same a walnut media. Any thoughts about this?

shot1 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:14:05 AM »

It should work just as good.

Grumulkin · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:19:24 AM »

I'm thinking it won't work as well as walnut media but please try it and let us know.

Yes, you're cheap.

jedman · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:45:09 AM »

Im thinkin it would be rough on the processor chopping blade.

teddy12b · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:50:40 AM »

Quote from: rescue_171 on December 21, 2010, 01:43:02 AM

(when the wife is not home)

In my experience, when you have to use that disclaimer, you've got about a 50 / 50 chance. I think it's a good idea, why not.

PowPow · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:54:03 AM »

She will notice that it is one mm out of place and you will be busted.

Smash them with a small sledge hammer.

jasonprox700 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:56:03 AM »

I would try. You're not cheap, just frugal! I would do the same thing.

HL · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:11:00 AM »

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Services for rescue_171, a well known hunter and avid reloader, Who used his wife's food processor to crush almond shells will be .......................

drdougrx · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:18:54 AM »

You're just cheap.

gypsyman · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2010, 03:34:16 AM »

At least your not washing out your tumbling media like some I've talked to. gypsyman

teddy12b · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2010, 05:20:32 AM »

Quote from: gypsyman on December 21, 2010, 03:34:16 AM

At least your not washing out your tumbling media like some I've talked to. gypsyman

Hey now, every once in a while I throw some long strips of paper towels in my tumbler to suck up some of that filth. It's cheap, and it kinda works.

Buckskin · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2010, 05:56:50 AM »

I wouldn't say your cheap, because your going to need to buy the Mrs a new processor!

necchi · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2010, 06:17:06 AM »

Quote from: teddy12b on December 21, 2010, 05:20:32 AM

Quote from: gypsyman on December 21, 2010, 03:34:16 AM
At least your not washing out your tumbling media like some I've talked to. gypsyman

Hey now, every once in a while I throw some long strips of paper towels in my tumbler to suck up some of that filth. It's cheap, and it kinda works.

Try used Dryer sheets, 2 halves are better than a full sheet,,works GREAT!

rescue_171,
They/we use walnut because it's abrasive, I'm actually useing walnut media I got from work, they use it in a sandblaster to polish steel. If Almond had merit as a polishing media they'd already know and be useing the stuff. I think they do use it as mulch and plant bedding,

It's too soft for polishing.

huntducks · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2010, 09:25:34 AM »

Quote from: gypsyman on December 21, 2010, 03:34:16 AM

At least your not washing out your tumbling media like some I've talked to. gypsyman

I resemble that only takes about 2 days during summer to dry 5lbs make sure you spread it out

Try the almonds then if you need to buy your wife a new processor do it for CHRISTmas.

wncchester · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2010, 10:13:26 AM »

You won't be 'cheep' long if you try it.

If you wanna be cheap just buy the stuff that's ready to use at the pet shops and seed/feed stores.

lakota · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2010, 06:08:16 AM »

you are being green! you are reusing those hulls instead of sending them to the landfill. Next thing you know you will be looking at a Prius!

rescue_171 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2010, 10:43:21 AM »

Well I tried to put them in the food processor and that was a fail...( no damage to the wifes stuff) just would not chop them up since they was so hard. I have other ideals though... I will keep you guys posted.

charles p · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2010, 11:47:56 AM »

Always wondered by dry builders sand wouldn't work.

I bought a 10 bag of crushed walnet shells on eBay. Should be good to go for a long time. Yes, it was cheap and it works. Pet store walnut media works just as well and is much cheaper than gun-store medial.

mdi · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2010, 12:36:29 PM »

Crush the shells with a hammer. I don't think you need a fine media, just small chunks. (I am cheap and I've tried everything from dried coffee grounds to cat litter; diotomatious earth and New Mews, a new litter that is hard and looks like rabbit feed. dried beans, peas, and rice,beach sand, and a bunch of other stuff I've forgotten. some work, some don't, and most aren't worth the trouble.). Best deal so far: http://www.drillspot.com/products/499763/econoline_526020g-40_40_lbs_blast_media

Buckskin · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2010, 01:07:46 PM »

Quote from: mdi on December 22, 2010, 12:36:29 PM

Crush the shells with a hammer. I don't think you need a fine media, just small chunks. (I am cheap and I've tried everything from dried coffee grounds to cat litter; diotomatious earth and New Mews, a new litter that is hard and looks like rabbit feed. dried beans, peas, and rice,beach sand, and a bunch of other stuff I've forgotten. some work, some don't, and most aren't worth the trouble.). Best deal so far: http://www.drillspot.com/products/499763/econoline_526020g-40_40_lbs_blast_media

I can't imagine that dried beans, peas or rice would be any cheaper than corn cob media...

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2010, 01:13:15 AM »

it would no doubt work but my time is worth more then the cost of a bag of walnut or corn cob at the feed mill. I too chuckle at guys washing it. It probably cost more to run a washer and dryer to clean it then it does to throw it away and put new in. Plus when your media gets old it is full of lead dust and i dont want that in my washer or even want to handle bounce sheets covered in it. THat may be getting a bit picky as to be honest i could care less. Ive just got better things to do then clean or produce something as cheap as tumbling media.

DANNY-L · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2010, 01:47:47 AM »

Try a commercial meat grinder to chop em, or put them in a good qaulty bad and smash them with a hammer.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2010, 01:56:48 AM »

At a gun show once a guy has 5-6 different types media not sure about almonds . Got to ask , do ya'll have better luck with shell , walnut or other over corn cob ? I have always had cleaner cases with cob. Whats the trick ?

gypsyman · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2010, 07:28:29 AM »

Thank you Lloyd for a little common sense. The hot water,soap, and personel time is worth more than the couple bucks saved. Merry Christmas to all. gypsyman

pastorp · « **Reply #24 on:** December 25, 2010, 08:37:27 AM »

Some people will spend a dollar to save a dime.........

An't life grand, it's a study in human nature. We are all so the same & yet so different !

Merry Christmas !

necchi · « **Reply #25 on:** December 25, 2010, 10:23:45 AM »

Quote from: pastorp on December 25, 2010, 08:37:27 AM

Some people will spend a dollar to save a dime.........

An't life grand, it's a study in human nature. We are all so the same & yet so different !

Merry Christmas !

And others will spend 50 cents 3 times because a dollar is too much,,