pedromorgan
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2010
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Post by pedromorgan on Sept 1, 2010 5:08:28 GMT -5
Hi there I just got my first tumbler! A beach 3lb model. I really got it to polish the silver jewelry i have been making but i got the plain barrell so I could tumble rock aswell. I already have the first load running. unfortunatly we are living in the same room so it only runs when we are out. I am thinking about getting 2x 1.5lb barrels so i can be tumbling the rock at the same time as the jewelry. Here is a pic of my new baby....  I really wish i had found this forum before i started my first load. i realise i have made a few mistakes. there are no plastic beads in there and also a few stones that I am sure are unsuitable. Peter Morgan |
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drjo
fully equipped rock polisher
Honduran Opal & DIY Nut
Member since May 2008
Posts: 1,581
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Post by drjo on Sept 1, 2010 7:48:21 GMT -5
Hello and Welcome to the group!! Congrats on the new addition to your family  You can make a box to cover the unit with air baffles to keep it cool and still trap the noise. Unless your just wanting the learning experience, just stop the machine and remove the unsuitable stones and add cushioning material and roll on. There's a "Creations" section you can post pix of your jewelry to give everyone an idea of what you do with your stones. Enjoy the forum and if you have a question...just ask! Keep us posted on your progress, Dr Joe . |
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Post by susand24224 on Sept 1, 2010 10:48:40 GMT -5
Hi, DrJo has a good suggestion with the baffle. As you progress with the tumbler you will not be able to easily stop and start it with any success. As the slurry gets thicker, it will rapidly semi-solidify on the bottom and will not necessarily "remix" with the rocks. Having dealt with several "tumbler issues" of late I am well aware of the pain in the neck aspects of this phenomenon.
Your tumbler sure is a beauty--best of luck to you!
Susan
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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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Post by revco on Sept 2, 2010 9:49:43 GMT -5
Yep. Be really careful about stopping the tumbler. You could end up with several inches of hard set, nearly concrete conglomerate. It's a real pain to clean out. I left a barrel off the tumbler for about 8 hours inadvertently - and let's just say that I won't do that again.
I also find it helpful to dampen the bottom of the tumbler with thick towels or something. This tends to help with vibration sounds a lot.
Glad you found the hobby! There's tons of info on here and a lot of great help!
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Sept 3, 2010 2:59:18 GMT -5
Hi Peter,
Greetings and a warm welcome from North Yorkshire
You will find plenty of help here just dont be afraid to ask,
I have a friend who runs his tumbler in a little store outside inScotland, I rum mine in a Greenhouse outside and garage, its not good to stop and start it also extends the agony!! of waiting for the results
There are quite a quite a few RTH members from UK on here and a few "Invisable "ones also I suspect
Best wishes to a long and happy Tumbling , That is a sure nice looking machine !
Hope you find a way to run the tumbler constantly.
Oh!!! one way to reduce the noise is to buy a Rubber barrel, say a Lortone they are easy to open with a center bolt , in my opinion well worth the cost,
Plastic pipe barrels are noisey,
All the best
Jack
Yorkshire Uk
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