junebug99
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2023
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Post by junebug99 on Dec 1, 2023 2:14:03 GMT -5
I'm Anna and I'm new to rock tumbling. I got a Chicago electric dual rotary tumbler ( I think it's called) recently for my birthday and I'm excited for what I'm gonna create with my finished rocks. I've already had a good bit of questions hence my reason for finding myself here! Hoping someone could tell me what could be causing an occasional squeaking from the machine?
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Post by liveoak on Dec 1, 2023 7:47:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Anna. You'll probably want to post in the Rock Tumbling thread, with any questions, not everyone looks on the intro threads. There are a bunch of knowledgeable people so I'm sure someone can help.
Patty
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RockyBeach
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since July 2023
Posts: 240
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Post by RockyBeach on Dec 1, 2023 7:55:46 GMT -5
I'm Anna and I'm new to rock tumbling. I got a Chicago electric dual rotary tumbler ( I think it's called) recently for my birthday and I'm excited for what I'm gonna create with my finished rocks. I've already had a good bit of questions hence my reason for finding myself here! Hoping someone could tell me what could be causing an occasional squeaking from the machine? I have this tumbler .... I have eliminated the squeak by applying a little light machine oil to the bearings on the ends of the rolling rods ... just a little, each time the load is changed. DO NOT use Wd-40.
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Post by vegasjames on Dec 1, 2023 8:27:41 GMT -5
Welcome Anna from Southern Nevada.
Squeaking is most often the bushings at the end of the roller bars. I like adding a little auto grease, but some Vaseline should work just as well since they do not get warm enough to really melt the Vaseline.
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michiganpebbler
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2023
Posts: 344
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Post by michiganpebbler on Dec 1, 2023 8:49:32 GMT -5
Welcome from lower Michigan!
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chris1956
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2022
Posts: 1,246
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Post by chris1956 on Dec 1, 2023 10:03:40 GMT -5
Welcome from Missouri.
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Post by drocknut on Dec 1, 2023 19:16:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from south central Arizona
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Slabfoot
starting to shine!
Member since November 2023
Posts: 32
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Post by Slabfoot on Dec 2, 2023 9:15:21 GMT -5
Welcome from Tennessee!
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Post by Starguy on Dec 2, 2023 15:02:00 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 2, 2023 21:48:18 GMT -5
Hey Anna! Welcome to the forum from South Dakota! Looks like you got some good "oiling" advice!
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