melf77
having dreams about rocks
Member since July 2017
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Post by melf77 on Mar 26, 2018 9:12:54 GMT -5
Hi Everybody
Right now I have 2 Thumbler Model B's and 1 UV-mini with bowls for the UV-10 model. I need more rotary action and I would like suggestions. I was just gonna consider 2 more model b units, but would like to maybe get 1 bigger rotary instead. Thinking the bigger unit will be my go to for step 1 only 46/70 or 60/90 SC is what I currently use. I don't want a DIY as I don't want to bother my hubby with it and I don't want to break the bank either (but i do understand I can't go bigger for less than $300). I'm a small woman too, so not too heavy. Suggestions? I would like to do 40lb+, but wondering if I should stick around 25lb due to the weight.
Side note, I do sell on the side, but tumbling is more of a hobby to me first and I don't live off the profits, so I can sink it right back into this. Was gonna consider a wet saw this summer too.
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Post by HankRocks on Mar 26, 2018 10:18:43 GMT -5
For me a 40lb tumbler is going to be a load to handle. I workout with machine weights 2 to 3 times a week and feel fairly strong for my age but a 40 pound tumbler is probably beyond what I want to have to deal with. In addition the larger load makes the clean outs more of an issue, filling and then emptying wash screens, making sure all the rocks are well rinsed. If I could find a 20 pound that would be my personal stopping point.
I have 2 Model B's and a Lortone Double 12 pound tumbler. I may attempt to build a bit larger barrel with the HDPE thick wall pipe and fittings to get to the 20lb level. It's not a priority task yet.
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melf77
having dreams about rocks
Member since July 2017
Posts: 70
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Post by melf77 on Mar 26, 2018 11:40:54 GMT -5
For me a 40lb tumbler is going to be a load to handle. I workout with machine weights 2 to 3 times a week and feel fairly strong for my age but a 40 pound tumbler is probably beyond what I want to have to deal with. In addition the larger load makes the clean outs more of an issue, filling and then emptying wash screens, making sure all the rocks are well rinsed. If I could find a 20 pound that would be my personal stopping point. I have 2 Model B's and a Lortone Double 12 pound tumbler. I may attempt to build a bit larger barrel with the HDPE thick wall pipe and fittings to get to the 20lb level. It's not a priority task yet. Thanks for being honest. Even though I wanted to try a 40lb, I think the 20-25 is all I can handle. I'm not frail, but 40yrs old and not getting any younger, lol. I was looking at the Diamond Pacific 25lb, but just started looking so I imagine there are others out there, so I wanted to ask.
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