ultra sonic or vibrater tumbler?

[shiner195]

Just starting a new project, I haven't done one for a few years so I was wondering which cleans up bits and pieces better? I do have a small blasting cabinet but it looks like technology has moved on.

[iangaryprice]

Different tools for different uses.

Blasting cabinet good for removing rust and paint from surfaces, prior to repainting. Ca reach most plaes you can see, but if yuo can't see it - blasting may not reach it.

Ultrasonic, great for cleaning things like carbs, brake callipers, gets dirt and debris out of most recesses and holes as swell as exposed surfaces. Can reach and clean areass you cant see. Will only remove paint and rust that is already loose.

Tumblers, I don't have much experience of these, seen them used for polishing stones, and in industry for removing burrs from parts. Best at removing sharp edges and burrs, tends not to work on recesses and flat surfaces very well.