newb wanting advice - vib tumbler

holdemplyer
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newb wanting advice - vib tumbler Feb 6, 2008 19:53:55 GMT -5

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Post by holdemplyer on Feb 6, 2008 19:53:55 GMT -5

Hello all you cabbers,

i recently started wire wrapping cabs, and for the moment, i'm stuck with buying them. Tax return will be in the bank acct (in theory) late next week, i've already got a work force tile saw slated for purchase, and i've been trying to figure out a good purchase on a vib tumbler for polishing.

Cabela's has a Thumler's Tumbler Ultra Vibe 10 for $125, I've noticed that this same tumbler can be purchased at lapidary supply stores, but for much more....

The question is, would this work for polishing cabs? Or is there a better option?

on the UV 10, i don't have to worry about shipping, as i have a Cabela's about 10 minutes from my house ;D, (this is a big plus as i'm an avid fisherman as well as hopefully a soon to be avid rock hound)

Thanks for any advice

Alex

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newb wanting advice - vib tumbler Feb 6, 2008 20:24:20 GMT -5

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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 6, 2008 20:24:20 GMT -5

Make sure the Thumler's is a "Ultra Vibe 10 - Industrial". The non-industrial has a smaller motor and thinner bowl and is made for dry polishing bullet cartridges, etc. The Industrial is needed for tumbling rock and costs more.

John at JS Gems

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newb wanting advice - vib tumbler Feb 7, 2008 1:21:45 GMT -5

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Post by Tony W on Feb 7, 2008 1:21:45 GMT -5

Look at the Cabella's Lyman Turbo. I really like mine and it was about 62 bucks shipped. It took a year to wear out a bowl going 24/7. I'd get 5 more of them if I didn't have this fearce rough rock jones that eats my money. If you decide to get one be sure to order two extra bowls for 500 and polish. If Cabella's doesn't have them you can order them from Lyman. T

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newb wanting advice - vib tumbler Feb 7, 2008 4:43:24 GMT -5

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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 7, 2008 4:43:24 GMT -5

Hi Alex

I have a Lot "O" 3 1/2 lb which does a great job on cabs after a rough grind

A lot of RTH members have Lot "O"

Link to rockshed
www.rockshed.com/index.asp

Shawn is very helpfull

you have a Nice web site also

jack
Yorkshire UK

Ps can send you a good recepie if you do get one ?

Last Edit: Feb 7, 2008 4:49:42 GMT -5 by Jack ( Yorkshire)

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holdemplyer spending too much on rocks Member since January 2008 Posts: 418	newb wanting advice - vib tumbler Feb 7, 2008 13:57:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by holdemplyer on Feb 7, 2008 13:57:01 GMT -5 thanks for all the great advice, i will defiantly have a look at the Lot O's and Lyman
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