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Works well on jewelry like gold and diamonds. Cleans it up like you would not believe.
The sonic cleaner I got was from a dentist office. They use them to clean their tools before they steam clean them. It works. I don't know about Aluminum though that metal seems so weird sometimes. I want Reerden Metal ASAP.
Who are you to want to escape a thugs bullet? That is only a personal prejudice, ( Atlas Shrugged)
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DO NOT run a tap on the threads of the can. they are cut to closer tolerances (in most cases) than a standard tap cuts. ALL can threads are done on a lathe, unless home made without access to a lathe. I suggest using a light film of oil on the threads to minimize build up of carbon. I own multiple cans and do not have any issue with build up. Unless the can is serviceable you need compresses air to remove any moisture left over from soaking in a sonic cleaner. I have utilized AL in many different products that were run in sonic cleaners for long periods of time. Outside of discoloration on finish never had any issues with integrity. I do second the use of water with a small amount of tide or other liquid detergent as the cleaning agent.
Regarding sonic cleaners outside of price they are fairly equal in function, depending on size have 1-2 sonic pads attached to the bottom of the unit. Make sure there is a rack with some form of soft padded feet on the base off it, suspended rack or soft mat on bottom of cleaner. DO NOT put any item in the cleaner, the vibration from the unit combined with material on it will in time wear through the base of cleaner if not wear on material in it.
Have you tried dissolving a piece of aluminum foil yet? That sounds like it would be fun to watch.
Who are you to want to escape a thugs bullet? That is only a personal prejudice, ( Atlas Shrugged)
"Those that don't watch the old media are uninformed, those that do watch the old media are misinformed." - Mark Twain
Just got confirmation that a sonic cleaner will pit aluminum. That's how they test it.
Works great on steel, plastic and jewelry though.
Who are you to want to escape a thugs bullet? That is only a personal prejudice, ( Atlas Shrugged)
"Those that don't watch the old media are uninformed, those that do watch the old media are misinformed." - Mark Twain
What's wrong with just a wire brush?
Two peel washers seems like a better solution then shortening your barrel threads to me. This is how I space my Gemtech Outback II on my AR conversion.
Math is tough. Let's go shopping!
Thanks for all of the input. I found a Harbor Freight 20% of coupon and bought a sonic cleaner. After a couple of cycles the carbon loosened up and I was able to get it all cleaned up with a 45 bore brush and thread the can fully onto the barrel. So far the cleaner seems to be pretty good.
Sonic cleaners are just so much fun!!Originally Posted by mcantar18c
Glad to hear it. Good luck with future cleanings!
Who are you to want to escape a thugs bullet? That is only a personal prejudice, ( Atlas Shrugged)
"Those that don't watch the old media are uninformed, those that do watch the old media are misinformed." - Mark Twain
Over time the exposed threads will be gas cut buy the muzzle blast , you would be better off in the long run getting a new adaptor that matches the thread length of the suppressor .
Even with rimfire stuff? Either way I want to have a long term fix. The sonic cleaner if fun but I will feel better know that Im not going to run into the same problem at the range like i did the other day.
Is there any one local (northern colorado) that can throw a barrel in a lathe and cut down and crown a barrel?
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