chadf
off to a rocking start
Member since October 2020
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Post by chadf on Oct 10, 2020 20:04:13 GMT -5
Hello All- Thanks for having me in this group. I have been collecting rocks for a while but am new to tumbling. I am having problems with My Lot-O-Tumbler. I followed directions precisely and first batch of agates/quartz rocks came out great. Love the polished look compared to my rotary tumbler. However I am now having problems. My latest batch are not coming out with the polished look after the 3rd stage. I have cleaned the barrel very well before this stage. I also had a problem with the rocks not even moving but an adjustment to fans seems to have solved that problem. I still feel like maybe there is a problem with the vibratory tumbling action (don't even know if this is possible). I have run the rocks (mostly agates) now through a couple of times on the 3rd stage with no luck. I am just not getting that polished look that the first batch had. I have the unit mounted on two cinder blocks very securely. Any suggestions or tips would be much appreciated. I really appreciate this forum being here. I am looking forward to scanning through all the posts.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 10, 2020 22:08:16 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
I don't tumble, so can't help with your problem, but lots of folks here have Lot-Os and will be around to help you out.
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 11, 2020 0:01:38 GMT -5
Welcome from Virginia.
You may want to post your question in the tumbling section, too. It will probably be seen by more tumblers there.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Oct 12, 2020 10:42:29 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by oregon on Oct 12, 2020 10:45:25 GMT -5
check to make sure the springs aren't broken (esp only one of the back two). Sounds like you've aligned the fan counterweights already...
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Post by stephan on Oct 12, 2020 21:41:49 GMT -5
Welcome from NorCal
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 14, 2020 11:26:43 GMT -5
Howdy from Oregon... Go to tumbling section, they will help you out...
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Post by TheRock on Mar 15, 2021 22:47:42 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH Forum from S/W Michigan! ~Duke
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