bschultz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2004
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Post by bschultz on Apr 5, 2004 8:36:34 GMT -5
Had my Model B running for about 24 hrs until power went out momentarily due to storms in the area. I unplugged my tumbler and waited for the storms to pass and when I went to plug it back in the motor was siezed so now I need to get a new motor. Should I dump out the rocks with the grit that had 24 hrs on it clean the rocks and start over or can I just leave the sealed tumbler sitting until the new motor arives and start tumbling from where I left off?
Bob
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SirRoxalot
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by SirRoxalot on Apr 5, 2004 9:50:21 GMT -5
Dump the barrel ASAP!!
Unless you want to have to chisel the contents out, that muck sets up pretty quick...
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James
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Post by James on Apr 5, 2004 12:59:28 GMT -5
HOLD UP! You don't need to buy a new motor. It's under warranty. Contact Thumlers and they'll send you a new one.
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bschultz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by bschultz on Apr 5, 2004 15:05:56 GMT -5
Thumlers Motors have a Lifetime warranty? Surely not. The barrel and liner have a 5 yr warranty and I think the rest of the unti comes with a 1 yr warranty when purchased new. This one was purchased used......very used.
Bob
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James
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Post by James on Apr 5, 2004 16:38:37 GMT -5
Oh, I though you were they guy who bought a model B as few days ago. Oops...
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Post by docone31 on Apr 5, 2004 18:36:12 GMT -5
As long as the load remains wet, the slurry will not harden. Even if it did, the tumbling action would wear the slurry out. You might try oiling the armature bearings. If the windings are not fried of the lacquer coating, it might just be galled up. If not and you are handy, you might consider useing a generic motor. This is how we learn. The unfortunate price of wisdom. I suspect however, it is something simple and might not warrant a new motor. It won't hurt to experiment. The worst you can accomplish is having to replace the motor, and that potential exists anyway. You have nothing to lose.
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WarrenA
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by WarrenA on Apr 6, 2004 0:39:39 GMT -5
oil the motor give it a little sniff if it smell burnt it may be shot if it does not smell bad it may be just galled. If you have the courage take the motor apart and lightly sand the armature ends 400 grit sandpaper or so and reassemble and the oil it again.
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bschultz
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2004
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Post by bschultz on Apr 6, 2004 8:50:51 GMT -5
I've already got a new motor on order but will probably try to take the motor apart and get it going again for a spare. It was real stiff when I first got the tumbler and had to oil it and free it up to get it going. The case is held together with rivets but at this point I have nothing to lose. Gotta Run Later Bob
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Post by docone31 on Apr 6, 2004 8:54:51 GMT -5
The more you learn about your machine, the better the tumbles will be. Install the new motor, and make the old one work. Keep it for a spare. It will teach you how to make the new one last forever.
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