zmartin
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Member since July 2022
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Post by zmartin on Jul 30, 2022 15:24:34 GMT -5
Hey! I'm new here, trying to do some research on the Mini Sonic. I'll be honest, I have no idea what I'm doing. My wife got into rock tumbling a while ago, and I'm looking at buying her a vibe tumbler as a surprise.
I thought I would pick up a Thumblers Ultra vibe, but I'm looking at reviews and forums for intro on the mini sonic before I pull the trigger.
My question is, what voltage did you all go for, for those of you that run a Mini Sonic? I'm looking at an MT 4 model to be specific
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Post by stonemon on Jul 30, 2022 15:49:06 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! My MT 4 runs on 110v. I think the others are intended for Europe... not sure
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zmartin
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Post by zmartin on Jul 30, 2022 15:56:25 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! My MT 4 runs on 110v. I think the others are intended for Europe... not sure Thank you! And I appreciate the response. I couldn't find anything on their site that clarified, and I know absolutely nothing about electricity haha
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 30, 2022 22:04:37 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! My MT 4 runs on 110v. I think the others are intended for Europe... not sure Thank you! And I appreciate the response. I couldn't find anything on their site that clarified, and I know absolutely nothing about electricity haha The MT-4 Mini-Sonic Vibratory Tumbler, by Diamond Pacific Tool Corp. with 115V operates without shafts, belts, pulleys, eccentric weight or even a motor – so the MT-4 will far outlast other types of tumblers. The tumbler operates on a unique principle employing interrupted electrical current that provides vibration as the driving force powering the rotation of the load. Operating frequency is in excess of 3,500 vibrations per minute. You can tumble polish almost any kind of stone, from opal to topaz, delicate carvings and preforms, as well as metal items such as coins, jewelry findings, shell casings, etc. The unique tumbling operation is the key to the high performance of the MT-4MSV. The vibratory motion is achieved without any moving parts. It improves the polishing process and uses only a small amount of abrasives to create a thin coating on the material, much less abrasives as compared to ordinary tumblers. If you use the Vibra-Dry compounds instead, no water is required. Load capacity is approximately four pounds including stone, fillers, and abrasives. (Ceramic media is recommended for a filler but others to try are plastic pellets, corn cob, walnut shell, etc.) Control of the rotation and intensity of the tumbler operation is accomplished with solid state electronic controls. The mini-sonic vibratory tumbler is also available in 220V . The cast ABS plastic hoppers give exceptionally long wear. With no motor, belts or pulleys to worry about, you have a tumbler built for years of worry free service. Complete with manual and instructions on recommended grit procedures. The average length of time for tumbling agate is two to three weeks. Want an extra hopper for polishing? Shipping weight for the Mt-4 tumbler is 11 lbs. Any questions, please give us a call. PLEASE NOTE: These popular units do a great job and faster than rotary tumblers. SKU432-004. NOTE: If you have the option of using a rotary tumbler for your coarse grit stage (60/90 or 80 grit) it is recommended to do so. It is thought that the coarse grit stage can wear out the hopper at some point. These units are Temporarily out of stock until around early August. Shipping: Powell, WY 82435 stoneageindustries.com/product/mt-4-mini-sonic-vibratory-tumbler/BTW, welcome from Northern Arizona!
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