Post by KG1960 on Nov 18, 2005 10:11:01 GMT -5
Even though I have been playing around with a tumbler for many years, I have just recently stumbled across this forum. It looks very interesting. At one time I even had a setup to make cabs, but once I got a tumbler, I never did another cab!
I found this forum because my tumbler finally wore out after 15 years and I fabricated my own. I am one who would rather build his own than buy one if I could do for less cost. I already had a motor or two laying around and a few other parts, so I thought it wouldn't be very hard to do. I spent less than $20 for parts I didn't have. The problem I had and needed an answer to was what is a good RPM for the tumbling barrel? I posted that question on this forum and got good answers which I very much appreciate.
Right now I have a batch on the final polish with my fabricated tumbler (using a Lortone 3 lbs. barrel). My old tumbler pooped out during the pre-polish.
Take care all, Wayne
PS: I posted a picture of a couple of my attempts in the Member Photo section under "Scan Test......"
I found this forum because my tumbler finally wore out after 15 years and I fabricated my own. I am one who would rather build his own than buy one if I could do for less cost. I already had a motor or two laying around and a few other parts, so I thought it wouldn't be very hard to do. I spent less than $20 for parts I didn't have. The problem I had and needed an answer to was what is a good RPM for the tumbling barrel? I posted that question on this forum and got good answers which I very much appreciate.
Right now I have a batch on the final polish with my fabricated tumbler (using a Lortone 3 lbs. barrel). My old tumbler pooped out during the pre-polish.
Take care all, Wayne
PS: I posted a picture of a couple of my attempts in the Member Photo section under "Scan Test......"
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