thenorseman
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Post by thenorseman on Apr 18, 2008 15:17:37 GMT -5
Hello all. I am new to the hobby and really enjoy the forum. I have the Lot-O and like it but I also want a rotary tumbler. I have done a little research but thought I would ask you folks which one of the above tumblers you like better. Thanks in advance for your opinions.
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Post by parfive on Apr 19, 2008 0:15:39 GMT -5
Welcome, Norseman.
I'd go with the Thumlers. Better yet, get the two-barrel AR-2 for a few bucks more.
You'll find far fewer complaints around here about Thumlers than Lortone.
Rich
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Post by johnjsgems on Apr 19, 2008 9:23:28 GMT -5
The Ar-1 has a much better motor and bearings. The drum takes some getting used to. The Model T has a similar "skeleton frame" motor as the Lortone but I think the AR1 motor is really worth the increase. I also would recommend the AR2 over the AR1. You can run one drum at a time or two different steps or save one for polish.
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thenorseman
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Post by thenorseman on Apr 21, 2008 12:30:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the input. I am surprised, I think, that you both like the Thumbler better. I was guessing that the Lortone would have come out on top only because of the leakage problem with the Thumbler I have read about. I do like the idea of a better motor and bearings though.
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