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Guess I better keep my ankles away from strong magnets.
What Is The Best Way To Clean Brass?
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Talyn
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Maybe, depends on how strong the magnets are. The steel pin tumbler magnet shouldn't be a problem, but you might not want to get took close to a wrecking yard crane magnet.
Short answer:
Some types of stainless steels are magnetic which is all dependant on the type of alloys used in making the stainless steel.
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Talyn
SAINT
Martensitic stainless steels (which have a ferritic microstructure) are magnetic. Austenitic stainless steels contain nickel and are non-magnetic. But, during processing the permeability of austenitic steels can change. While non-magnetic when freshly formed, 300 series stainless steels, which are austenitic, typically becomes magnetic after cold working and welding increase the amount of martensite and ferrite respectively in the steel.
Pitdogg2
Professional
Correct most stainless from offshore will not have as much chromium in it and it's magnetic. Most U.S. stainless I've had the experience with is non-magnetic. This is what I've been told by folks who work with stainless steel. To be honest I'd have no idea if a strong electric magnet would pick up U.S. stainless.
Classified
Professional
An intimates bag in the washer works too. Just dont plan on flying anywhere after that.
Pitdogg2
Professional
Dillons stuff works very well
Eddy Stone
Operator
My advise (FWIW) is to stay simple and use a vibratory tumbler with crushed walnut media. Someone already mentioned Dillon's media additive. It works great and smells good too. Don't get all billed up in all the new sophisticated brass cleaning equipment. Remember you only want to clean the brass not see your face in it. Save your $$$ for bullets, primers, and powder (if you can find any!).
I appreciate the great advice!