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Offline lptools

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Tumbler items
« on: October 09, 2019, 11:57:22 AM »
Hello, Papaw. I have probably cleaned a few hundred wrenches & sockets in the tumblers with a good success rate. Here are a few pieces that I dug out for a test. I couldn't find a run of the mill combo that needed cleaning, I must be getting a little more selective with my buying, more likely that I don't remember where they are. :cheesy:
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Re: Tumbler items
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2019, 02:21:31 PM »
What's a good tumbler to buy, and how big do they get?
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Re: Tumbler items
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2019, 05:53:27 PM »
Hello, papaw. I sent you a PM. Regards, Lou
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Re: Tumbler items
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2019, 06:08:33 PM »
Hhello, Here is what the tools looked like after a couple hours in the tumbler, then a wipe down with WD-40. Most cleaned up well, the flat steel wrench still has quite a bit of pitting, as expected. Very happy with the results on the breaker bar, a Craftsman with an H circle logo. Regards, Lou
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Re: Tumbler items
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2019, 07:35:34 PM »
Nice results.
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Re: Tumbler items
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2019, 07:47:06 PM »
Hello, Yadda. Thanks. I just realized that it is hard to compare, next time all will be in one post. Regards, Lou
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Re: Tumbler items
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2019, 07:24:45 PM »
Great results. Good idea!
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Re: Tumbler items
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2019, 07:32:01 PM »
Hello, Skwrenchfind. Thanks!!! I have had mixed results with the tumbler, in some cases it is a useful tool ,  other times results can be disastrous!! Regards, Lou
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