What cleans best???

[oldranger]

I found a New Rock tumbler at a yard sale and got it.
it didnt have any grit or whatevr its called that clenas rocks

Whats the best stuff to use to tumble coins to roll,
and how long do i tumble??
im just pleased Ive found enuff coins to CLEAN!!!!
Thnaks as always

Ron

Rangers Lead The Way

 

[dahut]

I found a New Rock tumbler at a yard sale and got it.
it didnt have any grit or whatevr its called that clenas rocks

Whats the best stuff to use to tumble coins to roll,
and how long do i tumble??
im just pleased Ive found enuff coins to CLEAN!!!!
Thnaks as always

Ron

Rangers Lead The Way

I use aquarium gravel, but any other sifted gravel of a similar size will work. I fill the container half full with gravel, pile in the coins leaving and inch or two of rolling space and pour in an ounce of household cleaner. Then I add enough water to cover the "ingredients."
You can add a half a scouring pad, if you like, but they tend to turn into iron dust and I don't see they make much difference in the long run.

I tumble for 8-12 hours, long enough to "nicen" them up - but not so long as to really polish them. There is no prize for making them like new, and it is really just a courtesy to do it, anyway.

 

[Jewelry girl]

I use aquarium gravel too mixed with a little large grain sand. I use dawn dish-washing liquid or any old household soap will do. I clean my pennies separate from the other coins because they tend to change the color of your other coins when cleaned with your quarters, nickles and dimes. I usually clean them over night and that usually gets them clean enough. If really encrusted, like with beach sand, maybe a little longer.
Hope this helps.
Happy Hunting!

 

[oldranger]

Hello JG

Tks for the info and advise
Ill givr it a try and see what happens

Happy safe and FUN hunts

Ron
Rangers Lead The way

 

[oldranger]

Hi David

Thaks for the info.. Ill give it a try

your right its more courtesy than anything but I know
Id be :veryangry:if I got a roll of nasty looking coins, or even
a yucky one i nchange

Have Safe Happy and Fun Hunts

Ron
RLTW

 

[Flintstone]

David, I always tell the bank they are not to be giving out as change, and show them some of them. They well send them back to the mint. If you go to the dollar store and get some ammonia and sand it will clean them in about 1hr, Good Luck Dean

 

[oldranger]

Good deal Ill try that too... Thanks for all the great info
Us Newbies need all the help we ( I) can get

Ron

Rangers Lead The Way

 

[John-Edmonton]

I just fill mine up 1/2-3/4 of coins, use hot water to fill it up, then just tumble them. The coins rubbing each other cleans them well. I run mine for about 3 hours per batch. Wash the pennies separately from the rest of the clad to prevent staining.

I have tried sand, aquarium gravel, vinegar etc. and it takes much more work to clean the coins then just using nothing, and the results were about the same.

 

[Uncle Willy]

I use aquarium gravel or steel BB's, a shot of concentrated cleaner and a half of a brillo pad and of course a little water.

Bill

 

[Uncle Willy]

Boy you wouldn't clean these Oregon coins with plain water. After they have been in the ground a spell you can't even tell what they are.

Bill