Enigman
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2013
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Post by Enigman on Nov 5, 2020 18:56:20 GMT -5
Hello all,
I'm looking for Opinions/experiences/pros/cons on the Raytech 23-001 4lb upright vibe. I'm desperate to increase my final polish processing capacity and Covid has collapsed the tumbling equipment market. These are available. I'm wondering if this is suitable for rocks, way noisy, less noisy, etc. I would be using it only for final polish inside my apartment craft space.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks.
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Post by Mel on Dec 5, 2020 17:16:14 GMT -5
I have it, and I like it. It definitely has a learning curve, so make sure you run it when you can be around to check on it/spritz some water to keep things moving. I like that it comes with two bowls, but there's only 1 lid (kind of a bummer). I also noticed is that you need to fill it right to the top or it sounds like hell. If it's properly filled, and watered correctly, it's not bad at all, but I don't know if you would want to run it in an apartment -- maybe if you could find a good noise proof but still well vented cover. I don't notice a lot of heat from it, I'll say that much. My Lortones run a LOT hotter.
The manual says to add a teaspoon of water, but I found rinsing rocks between stages and putting them back in with grit on top was enough for good results. Believe me, you'll know 110% when it's getting dry in the bowl because it either sounds like hell, or it doesn't make any noise at all......because everything is dried up and stuck to the bottom (which was super annoying to fix, and entirely my own darn fault). Definitely spritz the load with a water bottle if it seems dry.
Follow the manual 100% for the cleanout VS the grit refresh & spritz schedule.
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Post by manofglass on Dec 6, 2020 0:04:26 GMT -5
Tighten both nuts down with pliers Use ceramic or it will make a mess Maybe ok for just polish run
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Post by Mel on Dec 6, 2020 22:31:48 GMT -5
Apparently I am deaf and forgetful, because I started up the RayTech tonight and it is definitely not quiet on stage 1 (120/220)!! I know later loads weren’t as bad but this would definitely not be “apartment noise level” safe.
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