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Post by Cher on Aug 9, 2004 22:26:13 GMT -5
This is scary but I think my hubby is beginning to panic after seeing me haunt Ebay. Now he wants to know if it's difficult to build your own tumbler. He figures if all I need is a small elec. motor and a couple of barrels that he can do that. Should I be scared? Cher Sorry this is probably in the past posts. I've made it through a few pages so far. Got hung up on Doc's God post or was that Cookie's jewelry post?
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Aug 9, 2004 23:05:47 GMT -5
there are pictures of the tumblers that I made in the photo section look back about the first page or two. not difficult to do just a little determination.
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Post by Cher on Aug 9, 2004 23:11:45 GMT -5
Thanks Warren, I was pretty sure there was something on the forums somewhere, now I can show him.
Cher
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RedwoodRocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Aug 9, 2004 23:23:53 GMT -5
Hi Cher,
Stoner (Ed) has also made a tumbler using a motor from a surplus shop, pvc for the barrel and assorted parts he had laying around . Next time I am over his house, I'll bring my camera and help him take some pics.
Cal
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Post by Cher on Aug 9, 2004 23:35:55 GMT -5
That would be great Cal, thanks for offering. Warren, I've been searching forever, went through every page and can't find them. Do you happen to recall the post it was in?
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Post by stoner on Aug 10, 2004 2:33:15 GMT -5
Hi Cher. Don't be afraid. Making a tumbler is easy and safe. The nice thing about them is being able to make it any size you want. Here is a pic of mine-poor quality, but just so you get the idea. The barrels are 4" ABS about 10" long. The bottom is a plastic knock-out cap that is glued in place, and the to is a temporary cap(a rubber ring sandwiched between two peices of metal with a bolt and a wing nut thru the center). All can be purchased at your local Home Depot or hardware store. I also line the inside of the barrels with 1/8" rubber. The base is 3/4" plywood, the sides are 3/4" hardwood with bearings set into the wood, and the rollers are 1/2" steel rod. I use a gear motor with a pulley and v-belt to drive the shaft. If you have and electronics surplus store in your area, you should be able to find a motor, shafts, and bearings there. Or if you have access to a Graingers catalouge, you'll find everything there. The only tricky part is barrel speed. They should turn at 40-60RPM. Good luck and have fun. Ed
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Aug 10, 2004 22:45:51 GMT -5
page 31 general forum, if you want more send me your email addy and I will send them direct
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Post by Cher on Aug 11, 2004 0:16:23 GMT -5
Thanks Warren! I copied your info and the pics so I can show hubby how it's done. Going to pass it on to my son also. Thanks again,
Cher
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