ubermenehune
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
Posts: 293
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Post by ubermenehune on Mar 2, 2017 18:02:04 GMT -5
PSA. If you're not already doing this, you can save a few bucks making your own rubber gaskets for Thumler Model B. For the Model B, one component that requires regular replacing is the rubber lid gasket. I used to buy these from Shawn for $6 (cheapest i've found), but last I checked he was out of stock. Other websites have sell them for anywhere from $7 to $12.95. You can buy a 1/16" thick 12" x 36" sheet of rubber off eBay for $13.95 shipped. That's enough to make 4 gaskets. I used the old one as a template for tracing, cut it out and used a hole punch for the screw holes. Been using it for a week and so far, it's served its purpose. I have a tight, waterproof seal, and it's held up perfectly. The one below is actually 1/8" thick.
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Mar 2, 2017 18:04:55 GMT -5
Amen to DIY Lynn
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cabjunky
has rocks in the head
Regency Rose Plume
Member since November 2008
Posts: 683
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Post by cabjunky on Mar 2, 2017 20:13:34 GMT -5
Good to know. Mine are starting to get close to time for replacement. I was hoping there was a local supplier, but ebay works.
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utdigger
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since January 2012
Posts: 84
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Post by utdigger on Mar 2, 2017 21:31:28 GMT -5
Can also use rubber roofing membrane.
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