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Post by quartzilla on Oct 30, 2022 8:39:42 GMT -5
Ran into this at the local thrift store. Sears unit, looks like it’s never been ran. I have to go back and try to find the barrel and see if any related equipment makes it onto the floor.  |
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Post by Tommy on Oct 30, 2022 8:45:56 GMT -5
Cool find! That's part of the fun and frustration with thrift stores - people doing the sorting don't know what things are which lands you a great price BUT stuff is always missing  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 30, 2022 9:26:06 GMT -5
I thought maybe a grandbaby...or a new puppy was going to be in the first picture...instead...it was something WAY better!! LOL
Congrats!!
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Post by quartzilla on Oct 30, 2022 15:06:50 GMT -5
It’s running like a charm after some oiling of the shaft bearings. I have multiple 3lb barrels so this will definitely get some use.
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Post by AzRockGeek on Oct 31, 2022 19:48:39 GMT -5
Cool find!!! I hope you are able to find the barrel there as well.
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 1, 2022 11:14:15 GMT -5
looks like scott/murray or Lortone 3#?
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Post by quartzilla on Nov 2, 2022 21:05:29 GMT -5
looks like scott/murray or Lortone 3#? It has a metal tag with Sears and model number info on it. |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 21, 2022 22:35:57 GMT -5
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Post by khara on Dec 21, 2022 23:37:40 GMT -5
I also was expecting a puppy. Though I’m not sure a tumbler is much lower maintenance than a puppy! Hope you find the barrel. It’ll be exciting if you spot it!
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Post by quartzilla on Dec 22, 2022 1:20:40 GMT -5
Sadly no just the tumbler base. It was running fine for about two weeks and then the belt busted. Lot of cracks in that belt so I suspect this sat in a shed or closet for many years. I will locate a compatible belt for it once we are passed the holiday madness lol. |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 22, 2022 2:09:14 GMT -5
Sadly no just the tumbler base. It was running fine for about two weeks and then the belt busted. Lot of cracks in that belt so I suspect this sat in a shed or closet for many years. I will locate a compatible belt for it once we are passed the holiday madness lol. I'm kinda in the same situation with a star diamond qt-66 type tumbler. I can't get it to where I can put the belt on even if I got one. I'm thinking of putting an iso on here for a lortone qt-12 base at some point and just salvaging the barrels. You happen to know anyone with a base who'd be willing to sell? |
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Post by Rockoonz on Dec 22, 2022 9:05:40 GMT -5
looks like scott/murray or Lortone 3#? It has a metal tag with Sears and model number info on it. Sears may have made the name tag, but someone else made the tumbler. Here's your belt, most likely. Lortone and some others made all the lapidary tools sold by sears and wards in the day. My "craftsman" metal lathe was made by Atlas. www.thetumblersbench.com/product/tumbler-belts-o-ring-style/ |
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Post by drocknut on Dec 22, 2022 14:46:14 GMT -5
Cool
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Post by quartzilla on Dec 22, 2022 22:16:59 GMT -5
Sadly no just the tumbler base. It was running fine for about two weeks and then the belt busted. Lot of cracks in that belt so I suspect this sat in a shed or closet for many years. I will locate a compatible belt for it once we are passed the holiday madness lol. I'm kinda in the same situation with a star diamond qt-66 type tumbler. I can't get it to where I can put the belt on even if I got one. I'm thinking of putting an iso on here for a lortone qt-12 base at some point and just salvaging the barrels. You happen to know anyone with a base who'd be willing to sell? That sucks Perk. If I knew someone trying to get rid of one I’d for sure hook you up. The ISO sounds like a good idea. I will be in Quartzsite for a few days next month so if I see one I will pm you and grab it for you if it fits in your budget. |
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Post by quartzilla on Dec 22, 2022 22:18:57 GMT -5
It has a metal tag with Sears and model number info on it. Sears may have made the name tag, but someone else made the tumbler. Here's your belt, most likely. Lortone and some others made all the lapidary tools sold by sears and wards in the day. My "craftsman" metal lathe was made by Atlas. www.thetumblersbench.com/product/tumbler-belts-o-ring-style/. Thanks Lee! I will definitely grab on of these belts and get this baby rolling again. Thanks for the tumbler history too; so much knowledge here we could write a tumbling encyclopedia together! |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 23, 2022 1:44:22 GMT -5
I'm kinda in the same situation with a star diamond qt-66 type tumbler. I can't get it to where I can put the belt on even if I got one. I'm thinking of putting an iso on here for a lortone qt-12 base at some point and just salvaging the barrels. You happen to know anyone with a base who'd be willing to sell? That sucks Perk. If I knew someone trying to get rid of one I’d for sure hook you up. The ISO sounds like a good idea. I will be in Quartzsite for a few days next month so if I see one I will pm you and grab it for you if it fits in your budget. I made out of it pretty well though, it was only $30! Thanks man, I appreciate it. I don't have any e-pay apps, so I'd have to snail mail you the cash after I got it.  Would that work for you? I figure it'd fit in a lfrb or maybe a mfrb. I'm jealous, I'd love to go to quartzite! -Nicholas |
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Post by quartzilla on Dec 24, 2022 1:40:57 GMT -5
Perk that’s cool with me. Keep your fingers crossed I run across one.it’s a big show with a lot of rock nuts so you never know!
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Post by Mel (PrettyGritty) on Dec 30, 2022 16:20:28 GMT -5
I thought maybe a grandbaby...or a new puppy was going to be in the first picture...instead...it was something WAY better!! LOL Congrats!! Not gonna lie, I'm still 50/50. Puppies are pretty sweet...but rock tumblers don't pee on the floor. Nice find! |
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Post by mohs on Dec 30, 2022 16:34:56 GMT -5
yeah..well.. Mel (PrettyGritty) Mel when a rock tumbler lets gohs its like Sasquatch had a bowel movement Happy New Year ! EdMoslty |
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Post by Mel (PrettyGritty) on Dec 30, 2022 16:55:05 GMT -5
mohs, you always make me laugh! Same to you!
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Would that work for you? I figure it'd fit in a lfrb or maybe a mfrb. I'm jealous, I'd love to go to quartzite!
app for that 
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