AGATEGRRRL
spending too much on rocks
AGATEGRRRL
Member since October 2007
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Post by AGATEGRRRL on Feb 7, 2010 11:56:41 GMT -5
I have 2 Lortone tumblers - a 1 1/2 lb. & a 3 lb. I've had them for many years & they've worked fine up until now. The problem is that the motors seem to be running OK, but while I'm running them, the barrels keep popping off of the little nut rests that supports them & they stop tumbling. Does anyone know what causes this? :help:
Thanks in advance for any help.
agategrrrl
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Post by Toad on Feb 7, 2010 12:15:38 GMT -5
Never had that happen. Do you have an extra large rock in there?
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AGATEGRRRL
spending too much on rocks
AGATEGRRRL
Member since October 2007
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Post by AGATEGRRRL on Feb 7, 2010 16:26:58 GMT -5
Thanks Toad. No, no especially big rocks.
But, I actually solved the problem on one of them.
A little bit of oil goes a long way! Doh! Just call me Homer.
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Post by sandsman1 on Feb 8, 2010 1:49:44 GMT -5
yea ya prob got a dry bearing on the shafts and it stops and the barrel jumps off
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 8, 2010 8:47:49 GMT -5
If you have been running it dry you should clean up the shaft bearings and inspect. Better to replace worn plastic bushings than shafts.
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AGATEGRRRL
spending too much on rocks
AGATEGRRRL
Member since October 2007
Posts: 466
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Post by AGATEGRRRL on Feb 8, 2010 10:07:02 GMT -5
Thanks guys! You are the best!
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Post by connrock on Feb 9, 2010 7:36:13 GMT -5
HEY,,, Little Homer just told me he didn't like that "homer" remark!  connrock ;D |
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 9, 2010 8:38:35 GMT -5
Tell Homer he should have to put up with getting only "Dear John" letters and let's not even talk about what people do when they "go to the John".
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AGATEGRRRL
spending too much on rocks
AGATEGRRRL
Member since October 2007
Posts: 466
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Post by AGATEGRRRL on Feb 9, 2010 19:22:41 GMT -5
Sorry Homer, I apologize. No offense intended!
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