Description
The Frankford Arsenal Rotary Case Tumbler Lite is a compact wet tumbler designed for cleaning and polishing brass cartridge cases during the reloading process. It uses water and stainless steel pins (sold separately) to clean the inside and outside of cases, including primer pockets and flash holes that dry vibratory tumblers can’t reach.
The drum holds 3.3 liters, enough for approximately 300 pieces of .223 Remington brass or roughly 150 pieces of larger calibers like .308 Winchester. A maintenance-free direct-drive electric motor spins the drum at a consistent speed without belts or gears to wear out. The twist-off cap includes a clear viewing window so you can monitor progress and a rubber gasket seal to prevent leaks.
For best results, run the tumbler for 1 to 2 hours with water, a small amount of brass cleaning solution, and a squirt of dish soap. Going beyond 2 hours with stainless steel pins can deform chamfered case mouths, which matters for precision reloaders concerned about neck tension. After tumbling, separate pins from brass using a media separator, rinse thoroughly, and dry completely before sizing or priming.
The tumbler operates on standard 110V household power with a simple on/off switch. An integrated carry handle on the cap makes transport easy when full.
What’s Included:
- Rotary tumbler unit with direct-drive motor
- Leak-proof drum with clear-window twist cap
What’s NOT Included:
- Stainless steel tumbling media pins (required for wet tumbling, sold separately)
- Brass cleaning solution (Frankford Arsenal Brass Cleaning Solution recommended, sold separately)
- Media separator for separating pins from brass after tumbling (sold separately)
- Drying unit or mat
