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Posted: 1/30/2004 8:02:02 PM EDT
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Did a search, and came up empty. Anyone use one of these?? How do you like it??Is it worth the money??? Thanks Tom |
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Biokiller, Brownells has them in stock from both Crest and L&R. Check out Crest Ultra sonics web site. http://www.crest-ultrasonics.com/ I work with a Crest 636HT Model. If I remember correctly it cost $5,300.00 when purchased. It's fast and does a great job, I would be lost without it at Work. But then consider the sheer volume of rifles and sidearms I have to maintain, and only then does the thing become cost effective. 5 Handguns takes 45 min. to an hour from start to finish including documentation and the inspection. Long arms take an hour and a half when coming off of the range, and 2 can be done at the same time.15-30 Min tank time depending on power setting, level of filth in the solution, etc. For someone who has maybe a dozen toys and only shoots 2-3 at a time, the cost is awfull high and you will also need to have available a deep sink or heated rinse tank, and a good sized air compressor. I shoot quite a bit as I have my own range in the "Back yard" and do not feel the need to have a sonic tank here at the house untill they drop in cost to 500 bucks or so. Hope this helps. S-28 |
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I have 2 L&R cleaners I purchased used from a dentist and love them. I am a gunsmith / LEO Armorer but I only use them for heavy caked on carbon and for parts that I can't disassemble due to the excessive dirt. Since a good cleaning involves full tear down, and most dirt wipes right off I for go the ultrasonic cleaner. Also get one with a timmer as they can ruin a small part if left in overnight by mistake. Jim |
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Jim, Good point on the ruining parts if left too long. I recently discovered that Parkerizing applied heavily will disguise casting flaws;) OOOOOPS!!!!!!!!!!! 30 Min on 1/2 power at 3/4 frequency knocked off the stuff not directly attached to aluminum. Interesting comments from the manufacturer concerning the casting flaws however. ;) Also once had a S&W M-10 go in the tank Blue and come out silver! Cold Blue just can't hack it! I sold a blue Job on the deal at 1/2 price and both of us were happy in the end. Have you tried the tank for cleaning fired Brass yet? Beats the Tumbler by a MILE!!!!!!!!! Keep safe! S-28 |
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I have a L&R I purchased on Ebay for $170. The tank is just large enough to hold the slide off my Glock 34, so I use it to clean hand guns and small parts. It does a great job on trigger groups and such. I use Mpro7 in the tank and filter it after use. I am happy with mine and would buy one again. |
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