Lyman Wet Tumbler Leak Solution

[rescuerandy2]

Good Evening,

Moving from dry to wet tumbling was the best move in case preparation. However, my Lyman was leaking like so many others and I tried using a strap wrench but still had leaking. Not happy with my purchase, I was ready to send it back. Then I recalled my days in a Biochemistry lab 40 years ago and found a solution.

To prepare our glassware for the high vacuums needed in the centrifuges, we used the grease you see below. I am now tumbling some 50BMG for the T-Gewehr and 35 minutes into the tumbling, no leaks. Will see if the grease eats up the gasket, but I suspect all will be OK. Though you see the strap-wrench, I did not torque the lid too much. Randy

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