Quoted from OTTOgd

LeBaron's carries them: http://www.lebaron.ca/fall%202010%20pages/lyman_expert_kit.pdf.

I bought the Lyman 2500 Magnum Tumbler with AutoFlo. I'm not sure why it's priced less than the 2200 Turbo since it's smaller - 1.5 gallon -vs- 2.0 gallon.

I tried the one with autoflow and didn't like it.  I found that the smaller parts were getting stuck in the slots for the "autoFlow" I went with the non-auto flow tumbler as was happier with the results.  

Quoted from Vengeance

I tried the one with autoflow and didn't like it.  I found that the smaller parts were getting stuck in the slots for the "autoFlow" I went with the non-auto flow tumbler as was happier with the results.  

Ya, bits can get stuck. The holes can be covered with duct tape but I'm going to give it another chance before I go that route.  Maybe a wire screen, not unlike a sieve, could cover the holes. I like the fast draining though.  

Quoted from OTTOgd

Ya, bits can get stuck. The holes can be covered with duct tape but I'm going to give it another chance before I go that route.  Maybe a wire screen, not unlike a sieve, could cover the holes. I like the fast draining though.  

It drains allot faster when I tip it upside down   I use one of those kitty litter pans with the bottom that separates to sift through the media.  Then to find the small bits I use the magnet on the back of a speaker to find the rest.  

Duct tape won't work, the motion plus abrasive nature of the media will tear it up in no time and adding the wire mesh just seems like a lot of extra work when you could just get the non auto flow version.  

If you haven't used it much, I returned mine and got a full refund and then bought the non auto flow version.  

Quoted from Vengeance

It drains allot faster when I tip it upside down   I use one of those kitty litter pans with the bottom that separates to sift through the media.  Then to find the small bits I use the magnet on the back of a speaker to find the rest.

That would be faster. These are good ideas.  

Quoted from Vengeance

If you haven't used it much, I returned mine and got a full refund and then bought the non auto flow version.

Bah. I already threw out the box. No big deal.

Is the bowl smaller or is it the same size but without the auto-drain reservoir underneath?

Quoted from OTTOgd

That would be faster. These are good ideas.  

Bah. I already threw out the box. No big deal.

Is the bowl smaller or is it the same size but without the auto-drain reservoir underneath?

You can get the non autoflow version with the same size bowl, I got the smaller one because it was all they had in stock at the time and I was desperate since my previous tumbler the motor had died.  

Quoted from Vengeance

You can get the non autoflow version with the same size bowl, I got the smaller one because it was all they had in stock at the time and I was desperate since my previous tumbler the motor had died.  

Well, there it is. Hopefully someone learned something from this thread.

It's pretty wild seeing how shiny the stuff gets. I've taken some before pics of some of the metal from my '53 'Guys Dolls' pin and post the 'after' pics when I'm done in a different thread.

Hmm... I might have to replace my old Berry. Good to know.

Quoted from Vengeance

I tried the one with autoflow and didn't like it.  I found that the smaller parts were getting stuck in the slots for the "autoFlow" I went with the non-auto flow tumbler as was happier with the results.  

When you say non auto-flow you mean you went with the 1200 Pro Turbo model ?

Quoted from SquidVicious

When you say non auto-flow you mean you went with the 1200 Pro Turbo model ?

That's what I went with, that is the smaller version.  

When I went to return it, I asked them if they had the 2200 without the auto flow, they said they did, but they were out of stock.  

Has anyone tried one of those jewelry cleaners that Factory Direct was selling yet?  I'd love to know a comparison.. I want to pick up one or the other.  Tumblers do amazing things but they're slow and loud.  

Quoted from machine.slave

Has anyone tried one of those jewelry cleaners that Factory Direct was selling yet?  I'd love to know a comparison.. I want to pick up one or the other.  Tumblers do amazing things but they're slow and loud.  

I've thought about it, but the tumblers do such a great job, why screw with something that is working.  

People on RGP speak highly of ultrasonic cleaners, I'll probably pick one up eventually at some point.  

Quoted from wbradley

What parts do you tumble typically other than nuts and bolts?