Hi,
I have the Evans tumbler and use it with this barrel:
Rubber-Lid-For-Evans-Barrelling
I found the trick to getting a leak proof seal is to create a kind of ‘vacuum’ seal. I push down in the centre of the lid to expel some air while gently lifting the rim of the lid so it slips over the end of the barrel. I turn the barrel slightly, press down, lift etc. I go around at least 3 or 4 times. The end result should be the centre of lid is bowed inwards by the vacuum created. The only time I have had a leak is when I haven’t performed this procedure. I run my barrel for up to 4hrs and not a single drop escapes. I have also heard using lukewarm water creates a good seal because as it cools it creates a vacuum.
Maybe I don’t use it as often as you, so maybe it will leak eventually. When it does, I will try this barrel:
Spare-Stone-Polishing-Barrel-With--Metal-Lid-For-Evans-Barrelling
The reviews suggest it doesn’t leak.
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