aud
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Member since October 2004
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Post by aud on Oct 20, 2004 15:48:24 GMT -5
Greetings --
What will happen if I put 3 inch river rocks in my 3 pound lortone tumbler? I want to polish them, and wonder if I can use this tumbler, or do I have to go to a 4 or 6 pound one?
Thanks --Aud
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Post by hermatite on Oct 20, 2004 17:01:43 GMT -5
I've tumbled one rock that big in my three pound barrel. It was in a load of smaller rocks. I think the secret is to make sure the rocks have lots of room to move and grind each other down along with the grit.
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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 20, 2004 17:34:42 GMT -5
it isn't recommended, but you could probably get away with one 3 incher with a bunch of smaller rocks....my tumbler instructions say nothing larger than 1-1/2"-2" but if you charge it right, you can probably push the envelope...?
let us know how you make out,
KD
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Oct 29, 2004 20:51:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the board!
John
Southwestern Kansas
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rickityrock
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Post by rickityrock on Nov 22, 2004 19:36:35 GMT -5
i've done up to 4 or 5 lbs in my 3 tumbler, but it was a heavy rock and nearly shot the motor, it did strip the belt, thats what u have to be careful about
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