Rockshund
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2019
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Post by Rockshund on Aug 5, 2019 10:19:15 GMT -5
My little 3-pound Thumbler AR-1 tumbler barrel leaks a little at the lid and recently the lid came off and spilled my batch on the floor. Does anyone know of a better design that will fit this machine?
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quartz
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Member since February 2010
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Post by quartz on Aug 5, 2019 22:45:59 GMT -5
One thing I have found with these tumblers is the o-ring that holds the lid tight is sometimes too loose. I've found a 1/4" diameter o-ring that will just slip inside the empty barrel works well to seal the lid. In other words, the outside diameter of the o-ring is the same as the inside diameter of the barrel. O-rings normally available at industrial supply or good auto parts stores.
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jasonshort
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since June 2019
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Post by jasonshort on Aug 14, 2019 17:14:23 GMT -5
I have the same tumbler. Really have to scrub in the groove with a toothbrush to get the lid to seal. Just broke the belt and used one of mr wifes rubber hair ties.. works like a champ...lol
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madman
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Post by madman on Jun 15, 2020 20:41:16 GMT -5
I simply put two on the outside groove.no leaks so far.😀
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