fossilman
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2007
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Post by fossilman on Jun 20, 2007 20:38:28 GMT -5
I found almost by accident a super source for vibratory tumbler's Cabela's. Yes, the outdoor outfitter. I picked up a UV 18 standard sized tumbler (not the industrial lapidary one) for $165 new at the Fort Worth store. Kudos to the manager, since they did not have it at the store, he had it shipped overnight to me FREE from another store since I was planning on buying one that day, and had driven over 1 hour to pick it up there. They have a wide line of vibratory tumblers at good prices. They won't be a source for grits, etc., or even know how to use them, but the prices are good. www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat20853A few notes, I fooled around with the less expensive ones, the Cabela's brand vibratory tumbler wasn't super strong in the bowl as compared with the Lyman or Thumler's. The Lyman tumblers are pretty decent looking for those looking to tumble smaller sized loads, but I'd personally get one for grit, one for polish. Don't get the ones with auto-flow, it's not a solid bottom bowl and abrasive flow would probably get FUBARed. also, they sell a collapsible cart that's perfect for lugging home your monster rocks, I plan on getting me one of these SOON! www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=pod&id=0020698
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Post by texaswoodie on Jun 21, 2007 7:55:23 GMT -5
Whoa! Nice cart. I've been using a 2 wheel dolly and it ain't exactly made for carrying stuff through rough terrain. Just added it to my gotta git list. Thanks Dan!
Curt
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karenfh
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2006
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Post by karenfh on Jun 22, 2007 13:33:42 GMT -5
My brother has one of those, hooked it to his mountain bike, and brought home Bambi's dad through about 5 miles of rough pastureland. Worked very well! Sportsmans Guide also has something similar, for less $$: www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=351879
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 22, 2007 13:46:22 GMT -5
Oh, if I had that cart when I found my Big Hunt, it would have been great!
Adrian
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