wg1957
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2008
Posts: 11
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New guy
Jul 28, 2010 13:34:19 GMT -5
Post by wg1957 on Jul 28, 2010 13:34:19 GMT -5
I have been reading post's in here for about 1 year off and on and got the tumbling bug , I just ordered a thumbler's tumbler B it should be here next week. I hope you can bare with me on a lot of questions. I will have some for sure.
Wayne
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revco
starting to spend too much on rocks
Another Victim Of The Rockcycle
Member since February 2010
Posts: 162
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New guy
Jul 28, 2010 14:47:56 GMT -5
Post by revco on Jul 28, 2010 14:47:56 GMT -5
That's what we're here for Wayne! Just about everything you need to know is on these forums...and if it's not, we'll certainly weigh in with our opinions! Good luck, welcome to the forums & hope you enjoy your new hobby!
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New guy
Jul 28, 2010 15:03:45 GMT -5
Post by Toad on Jul 28, 2010 15:03:45 GMT -5
Welcome to the addiction.
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New guy
Jul 29, 2010 6:20:45 GMT -5
Post by 150FromFundy on Jul 29, 2010 6:20:45 GMT -5
Congrats on the Model B. I just started running one to back up my AR-2 anf feed my UV-10. This is a really solid tumbler and you won't have to worry about the lid popping off with six wing nuts to hold the gaskey and lid in place.
Be sure and order lots of coarse grit. You will use 1 lb (15 tbsp) to charge the barrel. You may want to watch your cycle time. I normally use a 5-day cycle for a 3lb AR-2 barrel, but find it takes a 7-day cycle for the Model B.
You may also want to try really coarse grit. Normally, Stage 1 is 60/90 SC. I have started using 47/70 SC in the Model B to maximize the abrassion and grinding in an attempt to reduce the weeks of Stage 1.
Good luck!
Darryl.
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slabcabber
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2010
Posts: 590
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New guy
Jul 29, 2010 7:44:57 GMT -5
Post by slabcabber on Jul 29, 2010 7:44:57 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Wayne, I have been tumbling for a short while myself, great addiction. I have been cutting cabs and wire wrapping for about 5 years now. Due to health reasons now I mostly tumble and do some custom cutting. I am sure you will enjoy your tumbler.
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New guy
Jul 29, 2010 7:55:55 GMT -5
Post by Noosh9057 on Jul 29, 2010 7:55:55 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum.
Roger
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New guy
Jul 29, 2010 8:08:04 GMT -5
Post by tanyafrench on Jul 29, 2010 8:08:04 GMT -5
Hi Wayne, I have only been tumbling for about 6 months. I started with a Lortone 1.5E. It is really small but have now included a Lortone 33B. I have been so pleased with the stones from rough to polished. My son wraps so he can pick from my supply of polished stones. It is truly amazing when you see the transformation. This site has so much information and they really do help when you ask. Enjoy you new really big tumbler and don't hesitate to ask questions.
Tanya
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