[gitrdun]

I think that you've made the right choice. I looked at the one from Cabella's. I don't like that the motor is external and that the frame is open, this could let water into the motor windings. Also, don't like the external belt drive. In the FA unit, everything is totally enclosed in plastic which is friendlier when water is involved. The plastic in the FA unit is thick, strong and durable and IMHO will give you better service. Besides, the FA also has a timer. Good choice.

Oh, and get yourself one of those on/off magnets from Princess Auto or Peavy Mart. Be sure that the external diameter of the magnet will fit into the end openings. Awesome for rerieving the stainless pins, which are magnetic BTW. Also, a plastic plastic sieve and a couple of small plastic buckets. When I'm done tumbling, I place my pins and spread them out on a cookie sheet lined with tin foil, shiny side up. Place it outside in the sun to dry your pins. Don't put them back in wet.