When you buy sand it comes in two types, 'Sharp Sand' which is 'sharp' for laying slabs, and mixing in concrete, and 'soft sand which has round particles, mined in Leighton Buzzard and used in bricklaying. I am not sure what beach sand is? It looks like your second test was better, but needs to be run for about 12 hours. Other improvements, use 80 grit Silicon Carbide Carborundum for pebble tumbling, a proper ultrasonic machine or a pebble tumbler. Good video though.
Nice Video...I would add two details...1) I would start with hot water, maybe 100+°F and 2) I would have a few drops of dish washing liquid mixed in with the water...Then let the cleaner run for 30 min...
I tried a few experiments like that - moderate results at best....try putting them in a rock tumbler - either sand - or - if it's something you don't want to be too abrasive with ..shells from nuts/corn kernels/etc
Hi Adam, i'm quite new to detecting, i've tried several things, but must say my best results are using a plastic margarine tub, fill it half way with water and add a heap teaspoon of atric acid (food acid) leave for 24 \ 48 hrs, i dont \ wouldn't use it on old coins but from victorian onward the results are pretty good. A half Kilo of atric acid on e-bay is agout 5 or 6 pounds and last many months, great video(s) i've just purchased a triple score, cant wait to get out in fairer weather to give it a go
Place the coins in vinegar for 4+ hours. You could also try using an ammunition reloading brass cleaning machine with corncob medium. Sand is too abrasive and can scratch the metal surface.
Hi Adam. interesting video, many thanks. Have to say I'm getting some pleasing results with a tumbler and stainless steel shot. Stainless Steel cleaner (Tesco) and a drop (no more) of washing-up liquid for silver, and white vinegar and a drop of washing-up liquid for coppers. Maybe the same sort of liquid in your cleaner?
Ty for this video 😊
When you buy sand it comes in two types, 'Sharp Sand' which is 'sharp' for laying slabs, and mixing in concrete, and 'soft sand which has round particles, mined in Leighton Buzzard and used in bricklaying. I am not sure what beach sand is? It looks like your second test was better, but needs to be run for about 12 hours. Other improvements, use 80 grit Silicon Carbide Carborundum for pebble tumbling, a proper ultrasonic machine or a pebble tumbler. Good video though.
Nice Video...I would add two details...1) I would start with hot water, maybe 100+°F and 2) I would have a few drops of dish washing liquid mixed in with the water...Then let the cleaner run for 30 min...
I tried a few experiments like that - moderate results at best....try putting them in a rock tumbler - either sand - or - if it's something you don't want to be too abrasive with ..shells from nuts/corn kernels/etc
Hi Adam, i'm quite new to detecting, i've tried several things, but must say my best results are using a plastic margarine tub, fill it half way with water and add a heap teaspoon of atric acid (food acid) leave for 24 \ 48 hrs, i dont \ wouldn't use it on old coins but from victorian onward the results are pretty good. A half Kilo of atric acid on e-bay is agout 5 or 6 pounds and last many months, great video(s) i've just purchased a triple score, cant wait to get out in fairer weather to give it a go
Place the coins in vinegar for 4+ hours. You could also try using an ammunition reloading brass cleaning machine with corncob medium. Sand is too abrasive and can scratch the metal surface.
Hi Adam. interesting video, many thanks. Have to say I'm getting some pleasing results with a tumbler and stainless steel shot. Stainless Steel cleaner (Tesco) and a drop (no more) of washing-up liquid for silver, and white vinegar and a drop of washing-up liquid for coppers. Maybe the same sort of liquid in your cleaner?
small gravel? stay more stationarily than sand?
After this test Adam use toothpaste. I use especially those for removing tartar, they look very nice afterwards. Greetings
I use salt Adam 😊
What about dry sand only.
Yes a tumbler will do the job much better. Thanks for the video Adam. Is this a battery operated jewellery cleaner?
It's rechargeable 😊
Hi all just starting out on filming my detecting would anyone be so kind to like share an subscribe thanks