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matroas
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~looking for information on tumblers~ Mar 7, 2007 15:57:53 GMT -5

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Post by matroas on Mar 7, 2007 15:57:53 GMT -5

hi.

i am looking for general information on rock and glass tumblers. what brands to look out for, if there are specific tumblers for specific materials (looking to tumble smalti), the loudness (or lack thereof) of certain tumblers, where to buy, etc.

basically ANY and all information i can wrangle up with regards to tumblers and their intricacies would be of GREAT help.

thanks in advance,

-m

larrywyland3
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~looking for information on tumblers~ Mar 7, 2007 21:27:55 GMT -5

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Post by larrywyland3 on Mar 7, 2007 21:27:55 GMT -5

I don't know much, but here are some links to posts already on the board.
forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=tips&thread=1172912536&page=1

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Pictures&thread=1172652680&page=1

This brand seems to come up a lot in the discussions, I do more cabbing and am considering doing some tumbling.

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=tips&thread=1173288023&page=1

Last Edit: Mar 7, 2007 21:34:31 GMT -5 by larrywyland3

beefjello
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~looking for information on tumblers~ Mar 8, 2007 12:28:38 GMT -5

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Post by beefjello on Mar 8, 2007 12:28:38 GMT -5

I have two Thumlers tumbling and even though I'm only a couple months into this I am very impressed with them so far. Being rubber (and rubber lined) hex barrels they are remarkable quiet. They may be a little more on the pricey side, but in my experience so far they are well worth it.

Hope this helps

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NM Stone Supply freely admits to licking rocks Rocks in my head! Member since March 2006 Posts: 916	~looking for information on tumblers~ Mar 10, 2007 0:33:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NM Stone Supply on Mar 10, 2007 0:33:26 GMT -5 I get my Lortone tumblers here. www.mamasminerals.com/page/MM/CTGY/TUM01 This is a cool local store. They show list prices online and I bet you can talk them down on the price.
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akansan
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~looking for information on tumblers~ Mar 10, 2007 1:47:43 GMT -5

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Post by akansan on Mar 10, 2007 1:47:43 GMT -5

I also love my Thumlers.

Basically, don't buy the kiddie kit or the Chicago Electric tumbler unless you want a few headaches really quickly. Other than that, Lortone, Thumlers, and Covington all make great tumblers!

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Post by matroas on Mar 7, 2007 15:57:53 GMT -5

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