2.5 LB Stainless Steel Tumbling Media Pins for Case Tumbling - 0.039 Diameter, 0.255 Length

This product comes in a large pill bottle so I was confused at first. This is actually good though as it keeps moisture from the pins when not in use. The amount at 2 pounds is not really enough for a large tumbler, but would be appropriate for one the size of the average rock tumbler. Ideally suited for removal of discoloration and heavy build up of dirt and debris from metal objects by the wet tumbling method. Use of a magnet later makes clean up a breeze.

I make small, wearable sculptures in enamel, metals, and glass, and use a vibratory tumbler to put a final polish on my work. For metals, I use stainless steel media in a variety of shapes that can reach into every nook and cranny of the surface. These pins are wonderful for getting into tiny spaces, and small enough that they also can pop right back out. They arrived clean and ready for use, in a small plastic jar with a screwtop lid, which will allow me to store them until needed. Recommended.

Its really hard to get an idea of just how small these pieces really are. They are smaller than the leftover lead from a mechanical pencil. Thinner than (for a mechanical pencil the smallest i have seen is .05 lead, this is almost .04 diameter) at least they are magnetic but you will need something strong to collect them after a tumble. Id recommend a magnetic hook.

I use a rotary tumbler and have been using ceramic and plastic tumbling media. This is my first time trying stainless steel and it gives me a wonderful shine that I wasnt achieving with the other materials. This is a quality product, it came ready-to-use, in a nice reusable container, and Im happy with the results.

I love to find rocks and tumble them. Many rockhounds are using this type of media now, so iI ordered this to see how it would work. I started with my rotary tumbler about 3/4 full and added these to fill in the spaces. I am tumbling various sizes of quartz, a hard material. I have not completely finished the tumbling process yet, but have just finished stage two. So far, I think this is doing a good job. I will update this post when I have gone through the entire process. I gave this four stars because it is HEAVY

This looks like its going to be perfect to use for brass cleaning in the small tumbler that I have. Unfortunately, the lid came off during shipping and I had to reclaim about half the bottle from the pouch that it was shipped in.

Finally got around to trying these in my wet tumbler. Theyre just as good as more expensive offerings from your local shop. Recommended if youre trying to put together a loading setup on a budget.

SOOO MUCH BETTER than vibrating with shell/cobb media! cases come out clean and shiny with clean primer pockets, something Im picky about. Worked good in my rock tumbler so I am going to step up to a full time case tumbler and get another bottle of pins. Just do it!

For brass cartridge tumbling, this is the way to go. You need to deprime first if you want primer pockets cleaned. These pins will scrub you cases inside and out like new. Amazing how good they work. Use with hot water and lemi shine. Please have a good tub to work in when separating pins from cases. These little pins will go everywhere if your not careful. Dont try to do this in a washtub or sink without some kind of very fine screen over the drain or you will lose a bunch of them. A big magnet is a big help. They dont polish cases very bright. If you want your cases super shiny, follow up with a vibratory cleaner and add some rouge to it.

These pins are nice. None are irrigurlars on sizes. Do a great job in the little tumbler I have to clean them pesky pockets.