Tumble polishers

[mizgeorge]

I don't think things polish up well without the pins though. If I'm tumbling something like a chain with a hollow centre (where pins can get caught), I thread a piece of wire or cord through the middle and this stops them getting in there!

[Ominicci]

Thanks for the tips George!

I have resisted taking my pins out after reading about people trying to find pins to buy so it's another one of those suck and see situations.

I usually empty my tumber into a fine mesh sieve and take out all the big bits of silver then empty it on to a tray covered with a tea towel and spread the shot out to find the rest. Then I can leave the shot on the tea towel to dry, as I prefer to put my dry shot in a grip top bag than keep it covered with water.