Are you curious about wet tumbling but don’t have any of the needed equipment? Frankford Arsenal’s Rotary Tumbler Lite Pro Kit includes everything you need to get started! 

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About the Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite Pro Kit

The rotary tumbler lite pro kit contains everything you need to get started with wet tumbling.

From Frankford Arsenal: 

Bring your dirty brass back to its like-new shine with the Rotary Tumbler Lite Professional Kit. This comprehensive kit encompasses the entire brass cleaning operation, from start to finish. The centerpiece, the Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite, features a maintenance-free direct-drive electric motor and is designed to hold up to 300 pieces of .223 brass at a time. Clean not only the outside but also the inside and primer pockets of your brass by adding in the included stainless steel media. Once the brass is clean, effortlessly separate the brass from the pins and water with the Wet/Dry Media Separator. However, the Professional Kit doesn’t stop there, it also includes our Brass Dryer, ensuring every piece of brass emerges moisture-free and ready to load. The Rotary Tumbler Lite Professional Kit is your ticket to making your brass look brand new.

• • All-encompassing brass cleaning kit to bring dirty brass back to its like-new shine
  • Professional Kit includes all the tools needed to perform the wet tumbling process from start to finish (Rotary Tumbler Lite, Wet/Dry Media Separator, Brass Dryer, and 2 lbs stainless steel media)
  • Wet tumbling brass takes significantly less time than dry tumbling, decreases mess, and eliminates harmful dust
  • Over $100 in savings compared to buying the products individually

What’s in the Box 

The large kit box contains three separately packaged items with instructions: a Rotary Tumbler Lite, Wet/Dry Media Separator, and Platinum Series Brass Dryer.

Two pounds of stainless steel pins come inside the tumbler.  

Wet Tumbling Demonstration

I started into the process right away, loading dirty .223 cases into the 3.3L rotary tumbler drum. (This drum can hold approximately 300 .223 cases.)

I added the steel stainless pins, filled the drum with water until it just covered the cases, and poured three capfuls of Frankford Arsenal’s brass cleaning solution over top.

I secured the lid tightly before setting the drum on the base and letting it tumble for an hour. 

Shutting off the tumbler, I grabbed the wet/dry media separator. This unit has several parts. 

The lid serves as a strainer over the sink while the bottom serves as a bucket with a spout.

Both have strainers to let out water. I put together the basket, set it over the bottom half, and dumped the tumbler contents inside.

Some pins may stick to the bottom of the drum.

You can rinse them out with some water if you choose. 

Next I closed the latch on the basket and added the lid, turning the handle to separate the brass from the media.

With the stainless steel pins resting in the dirty water, it was time to dry the brass. The platinum series brass dryer accommodates about 1,000 pieces of brass.

 I scattered them  approximately equally across two trays. This dryer also features a temperature adjustment dial ranging from 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

I chose to run it at 160 degrees for about an hour. I was pleasantly surprised that the brass was warm to the touch but not uncomfortably hot when I checked on it.

All appeared dry, so I let it cool and put it into a storage container. I tumbled .223 cases from Mojo Precision that we had processed, and the difference after cleaning was astounding. 

Conclusion

I was very impressed with the results. Wet tumbling is always satisfying, but having everything you need in one kit makes it easier to get into.

The dryer worked incredibly quickly and I was surprised to see little to no water spots on the brass. I suspect this is due to the Frankford Arsenal brass cleaning solution I used, though the traditional Dawn dish soap and Lemi-Shine method works well too. (Note: the brass cleaning solution is not included in the kit.) 

Get the Gear

Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite Pro Kit 

Frankford Arsenal Brass Cleaning Solution at Midsouth Shooters Supply

Mojo Precision – Use Code UR10 to Save 10% on All Casings

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Thanks,
Kyle Shields