olomana
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2020
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Post by olomana on Dec 5, 2020 17:54:33 GMT -5
Just found this forum today!
transplanted the entire family from Oahu about a year ago and discovered rocks!
My daughter and I want to upgrade our rock tumbler.
our little national geographic tumbler finally broke with a cracked barrel and nearly burned out motor.
Was looking at the Lot-o tumbler or reytech TV 10.
I like lot-0 since it's made in the USA, but wasn't sure they were still in business and I could get new parts or bowls
will try do more reading on the forum, but need to get this thing ordered in time for 'you know what."
would appreciate your input about getting started, about the switch to a vibrating tumbler.
Mahalo from the high desert.
Olomana
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Post by drocknut on Dec 5, 2020 18:08:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from south central Arizona. I don't have a tumbler so can't help you on that but I'm sure you'll find some great information on the forum.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 5, 2020 18:15:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from South Dakota! I'll let the more experienced tumblers put they're two cents in with regards to recommendations. I will say I do know that numerous manufacturers are so far behind with production due to Covid delays. So, just a heads up on that...
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olomana
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2020
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Post by olomana on Dec 5, 2020 18:20:42 GMT -5
yes, i was doing a quick search for lot-0....out of stock. Was even tempted to spend a bit more for the thumler... also sold out at the rockshed. She may be getting an I.O.U in a big empty box.
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Post by manofglass on Dec 5, 2020 18:47:08 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 5, 2020 18:54:06 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
There is a one-barrel one on Ebay. It's the last one. |
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Post by Pat on Dec 5, 2020 19:29:41 GMT -5
Welcome from California. Not a tumbler, but there are superb tumblers here.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Dec 5, 2020 19:29:58 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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rocket
spending too much on rocks
Quality slabs for quality cabs in 2022
Member since September 2020
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Post by rocket on Dec 5, 2020 20:51:41 GMT -5
Aloha from Maryland ...and welcome
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Post by taylor on Dec 6, 2020 20:49:55 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona! Happy tumbling!!
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olomana
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2020
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Post by olomana on Dec 7, 2020 11:55:16 GMT -5
Did a bit more reading last PM. Seems like we’re gonna want both a rotors tumbler and vibrating one. Hmm gonna have to update the budget. Maybe we’ll start with a thumler ar 12. As an upgrade first. Is the model B much better? Or just bigger?
Aloha. Olomana
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NevadaBill
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2019
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Post by NevadaBill on Dec 14, 2020 14:03:12 GMT -5
Welcome from the Desert Southwest! I am not an expert, but I would recommend a Rotary tumbler first. They are better at Shaping rocks in to the round shape in my experience. They can also polish too! But you will need patience as the Vibratory tumbler seems better in this area. I can't afford new tumblers, so I just buy them off of Ebay, used. Best of luck!
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller 
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 18, 2020 13:38:52 GMT -5
Howdy
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Post by TheRock on Mar 7, 2021 0:17:24 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH Forum from S/W Michigan!  ~Duke |
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Post by stephan on Mar 7, 2021 11:14:01 GMT -5
Welcome from NorCal
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Post by Peruano on Mar 7, 2021 16:49:37 GMT -5
I know of a used rotary, and a used vibe in albuquerque.
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~Duke
