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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 12, 2019 19:23:19 GMT -5
I just finished a project that I started a few months ago . Drummond Island Rocks helped me build a tumbler very much like his. I've never built anything like this before, so his help was invaluable. I'm a slow worker and I took me way too long to complete this. Chuck was much quicker with his build. Chuck designed the inside carriage for me and I designed the cabinet for it to go in. I had two goals. One was for more rock tumbling capacity. The other was for a quieter house. I can't hear the thumping of the tumbler now, but there is a definite hum. I might add styrofoam insulation in the future to make it even quieter. I really can't thank Chuck enough for his help. We exchanged many, many emails during the course of this project. Thanks for your patience, Chuck! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 19:55:21 GMT -5
Who cares if it tumbles - that's a nice bit of cabinetry! If you use something like viscoelastic polymer/mass loaded vinyl sound insulation to reduce the sound transmission, don't make the mistake of using metal fasteners - defeats the purpose. Let us know how it works - I sometimes think I'd like to wrap my head in soundproofing. |
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Post by manofglass on Jan 12, 2019 19:56:02 GMT -5
It was nice of chuck to help you
Nice build
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 12, 2019 19:59:34 GMT -5
That looks great (and way too clean)! Awesome of Chuck to help you out.  |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 12, 2019 22:36:13 GMT -5
That turned out awesome. I like the style of the doors too. If it works half as good as it looks you will be all set. Of course this means I'll have to start working on a four row tumbler now.
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 12, 2019 22:58:53 GMT -5
That turned out awesome. I like the style of the doors too. If it works half as good as it looks you will be all set. Of course this means I'll have to start working on a four row tumbler now. Chuck Just add it on top. |
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Post by quartz on Jan 12, 2019 23:39:23 GMT -5
Is it rock tumblers who like to build nice furniture, or furniture builders who like to tumble rocks? Nice jobs by you and your mentor.
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Post by aDave on Jan 13, 2019 0:22:57 GMT -5
Great work Rob Jugglerguy. I'll admit it, I'm jealous. I'm relegated to garage space that I don't have for something like this right now. And, I have a three car garage. I'd kill for a basement that would allow me to set up a shop separate from the garage. Congratulations on your project. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 14, 2019 11:22:27 GMT -5
Did you end up spacing the shafts the same on the top row and bottom row? I just noticed you are running the 3 pounders on both of those rows? Is just the middle row spaced differently?
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 14, 2019 15:39:51 GMT -5
Did you end up spacing the shafts the same on the top row and bottom row? I just noticed you are running the 3 pounders on both of those rows? Is just the middle row spaced differently? Chuck Yep, I have the belt from the motor going to the middle row with the bigger barrels. The top and bottom rows have the shafts closer together for the smaller barrels. |
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Post by beefjello on Jan 14, 2019 18:24:51 GMT -5
That's a terrific build Rob! |
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Post by orrum on Jan 14, 2019 18:52:58 GMT -5
X2 Brian! Rob that great looking!!!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 14, 2019 21:16:08 GMT -5
With all the discussion about different types of barrel guides how do you like just using the stock lortone ones? The trick for me was to remember to pull the barrels up first then out. My other home built I could just pull them straight out.
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 14, 2019 22:01:27 GMT -5
With all the discussion about different types of barrel guides how do you like just using the stock lortone ones? The trick for me was to remember to pull the barrels up first then out. My other home built I could just pull them straight out. Chuck I like them. They worked great on the factory machine, so why not here? Mine has enough room above to lift them out without shutting off the machine, |
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Post by nowyo on Jan 15, 2019 20:31:58 GMT -5
Very nice. Looks great and I bet it does help with the noise level.
Russ
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 28, 2019 15:07:57 GMT -5
Here's an update to my original video. I took everything apart yesterday and replaced the heater hose shaft covers with clear plastic tubing. I wanted to accomplish two things. The original covers were not perfectly round due to being coiled up, so the barrels bounce around a little. This stuff is no better so far, but there's a very slight chance that they will even out over time. The other thing was that there was black stuff coming off either the barrels or the shaft covers. I also tightened a belt and installed a belt guard.
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Post by Thunder69 on Jan 28, 2019 20:54:23 GMT -5
Real nice build Rob..Do you think plasti-dip to coat the rollers would work ?
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 28, 2019 21:11:55 GMT -5
Real nice build Rob..Do you think plasti-dip to coat the rollers would work ? I don’t know.. Can it be painted on, or do you need to dip it? I’ve never used the stuff. |
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Post by Rockindad on Jan 28, 2019 23:18:26 GMT -5
Superb idea and execution. Built to last, you'll get a lot of years out of it for sure.
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Post by Thunder69 on Jan 29, 2019 21:04:56 GMT -5
Real nice build Rob..Do you think plasti-dip to coat the rollers would work ? I don’t know.. Can it be painted on, or do you need to dip it? I’ve never used the stuff. Rob, I know they have spray on ..they also have one to dip your tool handles in ...so you could possibly use a brush to apply..I might have to do some experimenting... |
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