HeefageLA
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Post by HeefageLA on Jan 1, 2014 9:38:17 GMT -5
Doing my first tumble and its pretty muddy inside the barrel.
Whats the easiest way to separate the sludge and grit?
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blessed
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Post by blessed on Jan 1, 2014 10:26:22 GMT -5
I would say you are using too much grit or not letting it run long enough. The grit should be completely broke down. What brand of tumbler do you have? I know this did not answer the question you asked. I have never tried to separate it.
James
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 1, 2014 10:55:07 GMT -5
After 5-12 days depending on conditions your grit should be reduced completely to mud. If you see a few grit particles they could be stuck in the corners at the lid.
Typically all the grit should wear to mud at all the same time.
If you run w/too much water or too much rock the grit may not break down properly.
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HeefageLA
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Post by HeefageLA on Jan 1, 2014 11:00:05 GMT -5
I have an ar-12. This is my first time polishing so many mistakes are to be made.
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Post by pghram on Jan 1, 2014 19:37:20 GMT -5
Lots of mud=good grinding, so wash it out & recharg w/ clean water & new grit. In other words, rinse & repeat.
Rich
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jan 1, 2014 19:45:15 GMT -5
yep. it takes fresh grit to get ur done.
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