[Jewelry making - Article 01201] - Re: [Orchid] Polishing sterling silver problem

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Gang,

>     Oh you also might have some wax in your tumbler due to the rouge
>     compound.... In which case I would suggest running some stainless
>     shot in it for 24 hours with rubbing alcohol instead of tumbling
>     solution, that will clean off the shot and get the wax out of any
>     perforations in the rubber of the tumbler barrel. 

    Another very good way to clean both the tumbler & the shot is with
    Draino or  lye (sodium hydroxide). 

    Rinse the shot off in plain water & wipe out the tumbler. 

    Place the shot back in the tumbler & add a little water. 

    Add about 1 teaspoonful of granulated Draino per pound of shot. 

    Turn the tumbler on & let it run for an hour or two. 

    Dump the liquid down the drain. 

    Rinse the shot  & tumbler  in clear water. 

    Return the shot to the tumbler & recharge using your favorite
    method. 

    It works for me. 

Dave

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