rockncajun
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockncajun on Jan 3, 2010 15:52:20 GMT -5
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Post by deb193redux on Jan 3, 2010 16:10:40 GMT -5
lovely
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number21
having dreams about rocks
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Post by number21 on Jan 3, 2010 17:52:52 GMT -5
Wow very nicely done! I like the enclosed area for the barrels. Looks like pvc barrels like I use on my tumbler. Does the box silence the noise?
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rockncajun
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockncajun on Jan 3, 2010 18:04:32 GMT -5
yes it is 6" pvc. I just started my first batch and all I hear is the motor humming.
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snuffy
Cave Dweller 
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Post by snuffy on Jan 3, 2010 18:09:46 GMT -5
Very nicely done. The only thing that I see may be a problem is if the barrels spring a leak,may mess up the nice cabinet. Maybe a shallow plastic tray underneath the barrels.Overall,A+
snuffy
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 3, 2010 20:07:34 GMT -5
Ray!
Wow that is really nice!!! Very professional looking, and great idea for the noise reduction! Good luck and keep us posted with the results!
Amebr
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 3, 2010 23:08:24 GMT -5
Very cool cabinet. I like that idea. It would be good for adding a light to keep the temp above freezing for us northerners.
Nate
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Post by scared0o0rabbit on Jan 4, 2010 14:20:48 GMT -5
What size are those rods that you're driving it with, and what did you cover the rods in?
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Post by Toad on Jan 4, 2010 14:26:08 GMT -5
Nice - how many pounds for capacity?
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rockncajun
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockncajun on Jan 4, 2010 16:34:00 GMT -5
Good questions. I have a 1720 rpm motor w/ 2" pulley. The drive is a 3/4 shaft w/ heater hose slipped over it with a 10" pulley. The OD of the Pvc is 7 1/2" which (by my rithmatic) gives a final rpm of 45.86. I don't know how to figure what it will hold but I am guessing about 7 lbs.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 5, 2010 22:27:41 GMT -5
I like it. I've been toying with the idea of making a tumbler that would hold all our barrels and now that I've seen yours I know it needs to be a cabinet. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lee
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jcinpc
has rocks in the head
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Post by jcinpc on Jan 6, 2010 22:55:54 GMT -5
VERY COOL..
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Saskrock on Jan 7, 2010 19:59:29 GMT -5
Really nice design.
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Post by llana2go on Jan 9, 2010 11:20:16 GMT -5
That is just downright nifty! I really like the idea of drawers right there where everything can be stored. And the lid to cut down the noise is +++ !
Great looking cabinet!
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drjo
fully equipped rock polisher
Honduran Opal & DIY Nut
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Post by drjo on Jan 9, 2010 12:48:14 GMT -5
A little scroll work & trim and the wife might let that one in the house ;D
Good job & thanks for sharing!
Dr Joe
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Post by stoner on Jan 13, 2010 13:53:28 GMT -5
Nice job! You might want to get some 1/8" black rubber mat material, the kind with the grooves, and line the inside of your barrels. It will cut down on the noise and more importantly, it will give better tumbling action and protect the rocks a little better. When I did mine, I just used abs cement(I used 4" abs pipe) to glue the rubber to the barrel.
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Post by drocknut on Jan 13, 2010 16:27:18 GMT -5
Just happened to be browsing the site and saw this, great job! I liked the idea of the cabinet too.
Happy tumbling!
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Jan 18, 2010 8:13:29 GMT -5
That is very neat. I am curious to find out how the pvc holds up to the grit and rocks wearing on the inner wall. I bet you could even make a 24" long barrel for the big loads.
Well done.
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