salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Nov 13, 2016 19:19:40 GMT -5
This is direct Drive. There is a extended Rod @ the center of the Drum base. this fits into Spring collar . Lock up with a set screw ./ easy and quick
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salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Nov 13, 2016 14:31:02 GMT -5
I have 2 of Those tumblers. The first one did not Run when I got it. after opening the Motor the Grease was hard as a rock. after cleaning and re- lubing it runs fine. Great machine and Long lasting
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salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Nov 11, 2016 20:29:06 GMT -5
You may be Overheating it.. Look at The motor Label. If it Thermal protected. . It will shut off or stop . when It overheats. . Many times motor Overheat due to dirt Or dust or Junk in the motor . Before You decide ti dump it. . Disconnect The motor from the machine and Submerge it into a pail of Mineral spirits. Let it set Overnight. DO NOT PLUG IT IN WHILE IT"S IN THE MINERAL SPIRIT". Drain it and let it dry out use a hair dryer. . after drying Then plug in or reconnect. It may smell for a few days Sal
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salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Oct 27, 2016 10:35:24 GMT -5
. I am still In the process of Cleaning . The rollers are appox 2" wide . I taking the cover off. not only there is a belt That drives the motor but There is a sproket That Is Chain Driven That drives the roller.. I was doinf some research on Norton. . there was a Norton Chemical Processing. but That's it.. It must have been made forHeavy tumbling . when Filled You need a Hoist to lift
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salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Oct 26, 2016 8:38:59 GMT -5
. My Gut opinion was the same. I ran it last night. with cartridges cases and walnut media. and Worked great. I changed drums Putting my 20'lb Craftool drum and that works well. The porcelain drum does not have a water tight seal., Not that one could not be fitted.. . When I purchased there was appoc 25lb of smooth stones inside. So someone was using it as such Sal
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salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Oct 25, 2016 19:11:44 GMT -5
From What You said , It's working and it is only 3 Hours. . . My suggestion. , Leave and Check in another 3 Hours... If its not Broke don't Fix it Sal
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salpal48
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Post by salpal48 on Oct 25, 2016 10:11:42 GMT -5
Has anyone on The forum Seen a machice Like this one. The label Is Noton Products Processing. . I have seen the base before. But This is Complete? The drum Is made of Porcelain On the out side and Crockery Through out. The Drum measure 12.5 diameter X 8.5 high. It closes as shown. The Drum empty weight Between 32-33 Pounds. Total weight Is appox 90 lb's. The machine has 13' long Rollers with a Possible 1/2 HP motor. I have not Used it yet for Rocks. because I have never seen a Drum like this. I also Tumble Cartridge cases. . . Filled with cases and Media . The weight Gets to appox 90lb's. Too heavy to lift . Enclosed Photos i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o756/salpal48/Norton%20-%201%201_zpsmsuugwhm.jpg
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Post by salpal48 on Oct 4, 2016 18:51:28 GMT -5
The extreme is a stronger machine against the AR_-12.. I was designed for and in Reloading circles to polish Brass cases faster . The motor RPM. is 3100. . I feel it is to fast for Rock tumbling. I have seen one up close and it is sturdy I agree apples and oranges
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 30, 2016 13:52:31 GMT -5
I saw That tumbler. I would not Pay $60+shipping . . Most of those Guys On ebay Think people are stupid. He found it @ some Flea market.. he Probably does not have a Clue If its belt Driven or Plastic Gear.. Now if it was $20.00 I would ask. him. but he would Have to take the Cover off to see.. Most seller don't want any questions. I may Not know much but I know my Tumblers Sal
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 29, 2016 18:29:29 GMT -5
yes It looks like a HF tumbler. I even emailed Hin That question. Where is it Made. But there was No response.. I have several large lortone. I was just Curious . I have a Hf and I know all The problems. I did not want to Get into another set Of problems
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 29, 2016 17:37:18 GMT -5
I noticed there is a new tumbler on Ebay call Rock N Roll. dual 3 lb drum . similar to The Harbor Freight Tool. The seller Claims it is Not made in China. anyone Have One , and using It. It Looks similar But He clearly states It is not Chinese Sal
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 29, 2016 17:30:10 GMT -5
I had a Montgomery ward. . It was a Great Machine. Like the sears. But when Both companies Changed from a Belt driven motor to The plactic Gears Model. they became Kids Toys. . I will only buy them now If They are the older models. . all of the older Machines can be rebuilt with Very little parts and replacement parts are available . Mostly in Hardware stores Sal
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 18, 2016 8:15:14 GMT -5
I have used many types of makeshift Barrels. most disposable and appox 2 Gal size. sometime they leak. some not. But the magic work is DUCK TAPE
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 15, 2016 13:41:38 GMT -5
The best Place for inexpensive is The O-ring store. . belt go by sizes. look on the BUNA 70D catagory top tap on left column. EPDM 70 duro and use 3/16 size . I believe it's #343 ' 343 EPDM 70 DURO . . I you like your belt a tad smaller use #342 size
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 14, 2016 22:04:31 GMT -5
Buy a Lortone,stay away from Harbor Freight!! I have two Lortones,they run great... My good friend has Harbor Freight,they are always breaking down,he finally put them in the garage and bought three Lortones...
I simply made a suggestion if he didn't have a lot of money its a very good option. From my experience and all of the reviews of Harbor Freight Tumblers they have been overall very good. Yeah in the past they had a problem with a undersized motor on the 2 barrel tumbler but its been remedied. Also if you don't have the wheels lined up you can go through belts but the same exact thing can happen to any tumbler if its not aligned properly. I have read about people with Lortones that have had bad experiences. Even the best machines can have problems if not taken care of.
Actually the reviews of both products are very similar.
Amazon Reviews
Lortone- www.amazon.com/Lortone-3A-Single-Barrel-Tumbler/dp/B000RB16W8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Chicago- www.amazon.com/Chicago-Electric-Power-Tools-67631/dp/B000NOKY2W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 I have several Lortone and they are Good but have also a Harbor freight and what you said was correct. Mine was Just sloppy Or not put together Good. i realined the Motor and Belt tighten up the Rotor clip and drive rods. Now it runs well . No noise and smooth. . Most people say There Junk and That may be. but I have had mine for 3 years and still running
Sal
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 12, 2016 17:26:41 GMT -5
Most will agree Lortone "s are the best for The money. . Don't neglect some of The Older Ones If you can fined them. Sears, Star- diamond. Or Highland Park. . New parts and belts are available. . just because there 20-30 years old . they never go bad.
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Post by salpal48 on Sept 11, 2016 12:36:04 GMT -5
Mike, I would be interested In the 12lb Lortone tumbler and the 6 lb Base.. I am in New jersey. . Could you give me a cost of the 2. . and If you would be willing to ship FedEX ground Sal I can do Paypal If Interested
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Post by salpal48 on Aug 14, 2016 18:53:00 GMT -5
I have used the other slots to speed up the nachine but they are designed for the Other drums that Thumler makes Sal
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Post by salpal48 on Aug 12, 2016 20:21:50 GMT -5
Well I knew there would be Mixed reaction. . That's why this Hobby is Interesting . You find strange Thing in your Travels.. Collecting Tumbling Machine Is One of my related. Things. . I have several Unique Ones.
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Post by salpal48 on Aug 9, 2016 20:18:49 GMT -5
I have a Couple of Skilcraft in the Box If your Interested. The price is $50.00 + shipping . Most have a 1.5 Lb barrel.. I can post Photo if Interested Sal
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