Fixing tumbler lids?

woodroce
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Fixing tumbler lids? May 26, 2009 15:53:03 GMT -5

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Post by woodroce on May 26, 2009 15:53:03 GMT -5

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Howdy!

I am new to this site and glad to be here. I've been reading around the place for a while looking to see if anyone fixes their rock tumbler lids when they wear out. I know I can buy new ones and I do buy them. I just want to see what other rock hounds do.

I found that by epoxying a tin soup can lid over the top of the lid with the hole in it, I can run another 4-6 batches before it wears out again.

If you repair lids or do anything to extend the life of your lid, please share your ideas with me!

Thanks!

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randy
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Fixing tumbler lids? May 26, 2009 19:36:18 GMT -5

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Post by randy on May 26, 2009 19:36:18 GMT -5

I have not tried repairing any yet, but I do have one downsatirs right now that has a hole in the lid and rocks in the barrell.

I may just try the soup can. I'll likely need a small coffee can for my AR-6 (Thumler's nine pounder). Hmm....maybe a can lid and duct tape.

Good luck with your repairs, and let us know what worked for you.

One last issue. Welcome to the board!!!

Randy

parfive
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Fixing tumbler lids? May 26, 2009 21:34:23 GMT -5

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Post by parfive on May 26, 2009 21:34:23 GMT -5

When a Thumlers lid starts to thin out in the middle, build up a few layers of electrical tape on the inside. Check it when you re-charge the barrel, and just add more tape when needed. I got an extra 8 months on one lid, and a year on another – both running 60/90 all the time.

Rich

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Saskrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2007 Posts: 1,852	Fixing tumbler lids? May 26, 2009 23:52:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Saskrock on May 26, 2009 23:52:24 GMT -5 Tire patches work really well, I have fixed a couple of CE/lortone (same barrel) that way. Still tumbling since I did it at least 8 months ago.
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catskillrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2008 Posts: 1,270	Fixing tumbler lids? May 28, 2009 15:58:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catskillrocks on May 28, 2009 15:58:17 GMT -5 Hey woodroce, there is another thread/post just a few down from this - WEIRD LID FAILURE - that addresses this same issue. Also just want to say WELCOME! Don
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