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    I switched to wet tumbling back in March. I deprimed my tumbled brass and ran it through - AMAZING. Instantly hooked and completely worth it. The new tumbling setup went perfect with the new bench I had built.

     

    I scoured the internet and managed to find a used Lortone 12lb tumbler for a decent price....very very happy with it. I use some dish soap and a touch of lemishine - brass comes out looking like new! I've also used it to clean up various other pieces and it worked like a champ each time.

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    Mounting the press is easy assuming your workbench is suitable. Hornady suggests 5/16" bolts but you can size up if you wish; the mounting holes are generous. I stuck with the 5/16" and had no issues. Just make sure you get around 7-8 flat washers, two bolts long enough to go through everything with appropriate clearance, and two split ring lock washers. I used the "special grade" zinc plated ones from Home Depot. You will most likely want to use one of those 5/16" washers between the shell plate and shell plate retaining bolt, as the factory washer's inner diameter is too large and causes slop. It will also start to bend inward if tightened too much. Loctite (blue kind) does wonders here too.

     

    I just built a new workbench and mounted my LnL press - I had 5/16" bolts on my old bench, with the new one went to 1/2", Much more secure. I should have done it earlier. I used a washer under the bin tray bracket, and one one top of the bracket as well. Lock washers and nuts on the bottom and the press is as secure as can be - not going anywhere!

     

    Just my 2 cents - bump up to 1/2" bolts for the LnL.

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    I have a dyson. I love it. Seriously. I'm not sure it's worth quite the high price tag, but the thing cleans VERY well. I have 4 cats and use it to clean the cat trees and vacuum the carpets - it's amazing the amount of dirt this thing picks up.

     

    we've had ours for a couple years now, it's never given me a problem, and although it's mostly plastic, the quality is very good.

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    Four?! And you enjoy the live wire obstacle?? Maybe they've scrambled the brain a bit... ;) Any tips for a newcomer? Maybe we'll be seeing you at the one in NJ then!

     

    Thanks, and good luck to you as well.

    Yes I will most likely be there in October.

     

    SoCalTrojanSoldier covered it pretty well. NJ isn't as bad as the hills at PA. Tough Mudder is still a runners event. Conditioning will play a MUCH bigger factor than strength.

     

    Hydrate the entire week before the event - I didn't drink enough last November and cramped up very badly halfway through. I'm not making that mistake again.

     

    As far as clothing goes - it's a personal choice. I've never worn gloves. It's always been shorts, compression shorts, and a t shirt. In 2010 Tri State i wore a costume (Dorothy from the wizard of oz - it was a blast) I focused a bit more on nutrition and timing the past couple events and for me it made a big difference.

     

    The water is cold - it is the hardest thing for me to handle. The best advice is to keep moving, do not even think about stopping. Get it in your head to keep moving and you will be just fine. Yes I know this is much harder in practice.

     

    Number one advice? Have fun! If you are going at it alone, don't worry - you'll meet people. If you have a group, you'll have a good time. All of my events I have gone with one or two people, had a blast. In 2012 I really want to do it with a group.

     

    Don't let the event get into your head. If your only goal is to finish, then YOU WILL. In 2010, I roped my twin sister into doing it with me. On three days notice. This event is not something she's comfortable doing nor does she train for that type of event. I got her to finish and couldn't have been prouder. I even gave her my free beer (Hell she earned it more than I did)

     

    Oh and the electrical wires? I'm the dope who walks through them instead of running.

     

    It breaks down easily to this

     

    1) Have Fun.

    2)Stay Tough.

    3)Earn the Headband.

    4)Conditioning

    4)Conditioning

    4)Conditioning

    5)Hydrate

    6)Nutrition

    7-10 )Conditioning.

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