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Tumbling & Vibratory Media
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Stainless Steel Pin Shot for Magnetic Tumblers Special pin shot specifically made for magnetic tumblers.  Though more expensive than standard tumbling shot, the Shor Magnetic Tumbler Pin Shot is about ¼ the price of competitor's for the same shot.  Dimensions approximately 0.5 mm diameter by 5 mm length. This shot is meets or exceeds the highest standards and is back by Shor's 30 day satisfaction guaranteed if you are not completely satisfied.
Shape	Regular Price per lb.	Shor Price per lb. (quantity 1 lb.)	Shor Price per lb. (quantity 5 lbs.)	Shor Price per lb. (quantity 10 lbs.)
Pin	$125.00	$49.95	$34.95	$19.95

Steel shot should be cleaned with oxalic acid prior to use and periodically afterward.  Use Joy brand dishwashing liquid as a burnishing soap.

Vibratory Media- The media used in vibratory machines are generally not suitable for standard tumbler. The media that is run wet requires a continuous rinsing not generally available in standard tumblers. The dry media is too light to be effective in standard tumblers. Steel media, generally used in tumbling, may also be used in heavy duty vibratory machines. However, most shops find the steel is too aggressive in its "peening" effect when used in vibratory machines. Shor provides a wide variety of media to be used in vibratory finishing and we encourage you to experiment. You'd be surprise to find how many shops are using outlandish media like erasers, wood pegs, bone and other odd media (and getting good results).

However, we recommend using just two media- 1) For the cutdown part of the finishing use either the white or the green plastic pyramids and 2) For the polishing part use either walnut shell or corn cob charged with red rouge, Blue Magic, ruby powder or Linde A.

Why use only two media? The answer is simple- labor time. The vibratory machines will take longer to finish when you don't use the more aggressive media, but you don't pay hourly wages to the machine. You pay the man who has to change the media and separate the rings for the next cycle. Normal cutdown cycle for fine media, like the white or green, is 8-10 hours. Normal polishing cycle time with walnut shells or corn cob is 24 hours.

	Media	Abrasive	Application	Density  (lbs per cubic foot)	Quantity	Stock#	Price
	White Plastic ¼" Pyramids	Fine silicate	Light cut down	62	5 lbs.	47.0141/5	$36.65
					50 lbs.	47.0141/50	$309.50
	Gray Plastic ¼" Pyramids	Medium silicate	Medium cut down	56	5 lbs.	47.0140/5	$38.80
					50 lbs.	47.0140/50	$270.00
	Brown Plastic ¼" Pyramids	Coarse aluminum oxide	Heavy cut down	62	5 lbs.	47.0139/5	$35.45
					50 lbs.	47.0139/50	$303.55
	Angle Cut Triangle	Ceramic	Fast cut down	90	20 lbs.	47.80001	$65.90
					50 lbs.	47.80002	$157.60
	Angle Cut Cylinders	Ceramic	Fast cut down	90	20 lbs.	47.80010	$69.50
					50 lbs.	47.80012	$166.45
	Angle Cut Polyhedrons 3/8"	Ceramic	Fast cut down	90	20 lbs.	47.80020	$88.55
					50 lbs.	47.80022	$214.00
	3/8" V Cut	Ceramilite	Medium cut down	55	20 lbs.	47.80030	$60.95
					50 lbs.	47.80032	$145.00
	Angle Cut Cylinders	Ceramilite	Medium cut down	55	20 lbs.	47.80040	$65.90
					50 lbs.	47.80042	$1157.609
	Tumble Shot Cleaner #750	Use on steel shot	Very caustic.  Steel shot is clean and bright in 20 minutes.  Helps keep parts clean and serves as a rust inhibitor for steel shot.  Use 3-4 ounces per gallon.	.	5 lbs	47.0120	$15.35
	Vibratory Soap Compound "B"	Use with plastic	Cleans media- For use with plastic & ceramic media but not steel and not porcelain. Mix with water to make 2% solution.	.	1 quart	47.80116	$15.50
					1 gallon	47.80116/g	$34.40
.	Burnishing Soap Compound "A"	Use with steel or porcelain shot	Soap for steel media in Tumbler (not vibratory) and also used with ceramic media but not porcelain.  Mix with deionized water for best results	.	1 lb.	47.80114	$9.70
	Oxalic Acid	Use with steel shot.	Cleans steel shot.  Essential for magnetic tumbler steel shot.  Takes the "black" out and restores shot to a bright finish.  Does not remove rust.	.	12 x16 oz	23.216dz	$114.95
	Compound "D"	Use with steel shot	Burnishing soap for steel shot and porcelain balls	.	1 quart	47.80117	$12.00
				.	1 gallon	47.80117/g	$34.40
	Walnut Shell with Red Rouge	Polishing	Polishing- no metal removal	45	5 lbs.	47.769	$19.60
	Walnut Shell Untreated	Polishing	Polishing- requires treatment with powdered media	45	25 lbs.	47.0107/25	$59.70
	Corn Cob Untreated	Polishing	Polishing-no metal removal	29	5 lbs.	47.0106/5	$14.70
					25 lbs.	47.0106/25	$38.45
.	Red Rouge Powder	Polishing Additive	Polishing- to be added to walnut shell or corn cob to charge. May be used for initially or to recharge	.	1 lbs.	47.510	$10.70
.	Ruby Powder	Polishing Additive		.	1 oz	47.524	$5.70
					½ lb	47.525	$34.35
.	Linde A	Polishing Additive		.	1 oz	47.520	$15.00
	Blue Magic	Polishing Additive		.	16 oz	BlueMagJ	$19.95

Steel Shot for Standard Tumblers & Vibratory Finishers- When used properly, steel shot can go a long way toward providing a final finish to many pieces and is excellent for getting into some of the difficult to reach crevices. Sold in 10 lb boxes.
Shape	Size in Inches	Carbon Steel	Price	Stainless Steel	Price
Balls	⅛"	47.0136/10	$102.55	47.0236/10	$228.00
	3/16"	47.0137/10	$67.35	47.0237/10	$154.70
Ball Cones	⅛"	47.0131/10	$106.35	47.0231/10	$271.65
	3/16"	47.0132/10	$80.55	47.0232/10	$212.55
Pins	1/16" x 9/32"	47.0134/10	$245.65	47.0234/10	$575.00
	⅛" x ⅜"	47.0135/10	$192.25	47.0235/10	$330.55
Diagonals	⅛"	47.0133/10	$93.30	47.0233/10	$266.00
Mixed	all above	47.0138	$98.30	47.0238	$212.55

Porcelain Balls & Pins for Standard Tumblers & Vibratory Finishers-  An excellent alternative to steel shot.  Requires no maintenance and never rusts.  Lighter than steel, it has a similar result but with far less impingement on the pieces being polished.  Because it is lighter than steel, it requires a slightly longer work time. Use with Compound D.
Shape	Size in Inches	5 lb. Stock#	Price	15 lb. Stock#	Price
Balls	1 mm	47.80160	$51.35	47.80161	$143.60
	2 mm	47.80170	$51.35	47.80171	$143.60
	3 mm	47.80180	$48.70	47.80181	$134.60
	4 mm	47.80190	$47.35	47.80191	$135.85
	6 mm	47.80195	$47.35	47.80196	$135.85
Angle Cut	5 mm x 5 mm	47.80146	$22.95	47.80147	$59.55