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Post by captbob on Feb 7, 2008 23:05:28 GMT -5
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Post by connrock on Feb 8, 2008 7:41:12 GMT -5
That cover looks like it may be a cover from some sort of "composit" cookware???
Why don't you email the seller and just ask what type of material the cover is made of and that will give a big clue weather it's ahome made job or a bought one???
connrock
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Post by Titania on Feb 8, 2008 7:54:14 GMT -5
The ad says it's made of Lexan. Looks like a home-made jobber to me. Lexan is really easy to cut, so it should be pretty straightforward.
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chassroc
Cave Dweller
Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals
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Post by chassroc on Feb 8, 2008 12:31:09 GMT -5
Seems like a winner to me...The 12#er for $69 and the homemade Lexan lid
csroc
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Post by catmandewe on Feb 8, 2008 13:39:03 GMT -5
Now that is an idea, I have a couple of those barrels and I only use them if I absolutely have to. I hate the way they seal, and those are the only barrels I ever have blow outs on. I think I am going to make me one of those.
Tony
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bouldergal
freely admits to licking rocks
Glacier Meadow
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Post by bouldergal on Feb 9, 2008 17:28:36 GMT -5
Don't you think that it would get pretty scratched up after a load or two? My impression is the idea is to have something you can see through which might not last long.
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Post by captbob on Feb 9, 2008 17:53:36 GMT -5
Hi Susan, this lid had nothing to do with being able to see rocks tumble. The 12# thumler has a thin lid, just like the 3#er, but seals by tightening a hose clamp around it. The thicker lid would, seemingly, give more for the hose clamp to seal the rubber lip against.
I think it's an awesome idea for that tumbler model and am still trying to figure out how to make one using the tools I have.
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Post by catmandewe on Feb 13, 2008 1:33:24 GMT -5
I have an old cutting board I am going to cut up, should work good. I am going to cut it out as close as possible on a band saw, even a jig saw would work. Drill a hole in the center, use a nut to tighten a bolt in the center hole, then put the bolt in a drill press. Spin the lid in the drill press and sand down to the final finished diameter, then remove the bolt and use the center hole to fasten a handle to the lid for easy removal.
Tony
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