lastl98
spending too much on rocks
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Post by lastl98 on Apr 18, 2007 17:13:29 GMT -5
I've got a rather old "GemStone" Vibratory Tumbler & last night it started to make a short but sharp 'clicking' noise. Almost like a spark but definitely a metallic sound to it. Today there is now a grinding sound associated with the click & it seems to be getting worse.  My question is, are there oil points on Vibratory Tumbler Motors? I know each motor will be different but before I take this thing apart I wanted to see if anyone knew for sure that it's not totally sealed & I'd just be tearing it down only to be put back together without being able to lube anything. As always, many thanks to those who reply Last  |
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lastl98
spending too much on rocks
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Post by lastl98 on Apr 19, 2007 12:48:51 GMT -5
Well, I took it apart (as far as I was comfortable with anyway) & couldn't find any oiling ports anywhere? I did put some small drops on the shaft where the counter weight is & blew out the motor with compressed air. Then put it back together & it wouldn't run. ..... So back apart it went & it turned out that the shroud which covers the counterweight was obstructing a free spin of the motor so I just removed it & then back together it all went. Well.... the grinding noise is now gone but that darn clicking noise though less pronounced is still there. Ah well, guess I'll just keep a very close eye on it & see if it starts to get hot to the touch before I delve any deeper for more problems. That's my story! Last |
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Post by connrock on May 6, 2007 6:24:40 GMT -5
Last,
I don't come here much and just today read your posting.
Are you still haveing problems?
connrock
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lastl98
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Post by lastl98 on May 6, 2007 16:13:11 GMT -5
Hi connrock & thanks for the reply. Yes I'm still having the clicking issue & it's getting louder. Also noticed that on start up it seems almost not to want to go but then kick into high gear. I wish I knew enough about electric motors to really find out what's truly going on. I'm thinking & of course I'm only guessing I have a spun bearing? Or maybe even something terminal? I hope she lasts though as I love this Vibe tumbler. It's a very heavy duty one made by GEMSTONE. If you have any thoughts or input please post em! Thanks! Last |
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lastl98
spending too much on rocks
Member since February 2007
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Post by lastl98 on May 9, 2007 23:40:54 GMT -5
I'm deeply saddened to report that the 'lil Gemstone Vibe Tumbler has finished it's very last batch. She went quietly last night. It's a very sad day in my rock shop.  I stopped all of my tumblers for 1 minute of silence out of respect. Then back to work for all. I had a feeling it was terminal as the noise conitued to get worse & she had a harder & harder time restarting after a grit/burnish/wash change. Goodbye 'ol friend, we shall miss you dearly. Last |
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