kd8cns
off to a rocking start
Member since May 2023
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Post by kd8cns on Aug 17, 2023 14:46:47 GMT -5
Good afternoon, I am new to my Lot-o-tumbler and have had a few batches that get a blob of grit in the bottom of barrel. Ceramics and grit come to a sludge in the bottom and are hard to get out. What am I doing wrong? Thnx Bill
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 17, 2023 16:31:16 GMT -5
Could you share some additional information such as what grit or polish it is clogging on? If on pre- or polish, do you use borax? How much ceramics do you use? Are you adding water or just getting rocks and ceramics wet? etc.
You can also probably do a search for Lot-o. There have been discussions in the past about stuff clogging on the bottom but it may take some time to find them.
Thanks
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ashley
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Member since February 2023
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Post by ashley on Aug 17, 2023 17:12:23 GMT -5
Your not doing anything wrong it happens. Mostly on 120/220 but sometimes at 500 too. How much grit are you using? Make sure to check it often on the first day and use a spray bottle to give it a good mist so it has the consistency of yogurt.
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
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Post by dillonf on Aug 17, 2023 20:04:41 GMT -5
I've had it happen when the tumble is too dry. As ashley said it is more common in the 220 or 500 stage when the slurry gets thick.
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