charles kuchar
spending too much on rocks
getting ready for the second coming
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Post by charles kuchar on Dec 12, 2010 11:42:35 GMT -5
there is a small space on the bottom of the barrel that fills with polish or grit and some small stones that maybe break off of a bigger stone. can this little space be filled so the bottom of the barrel is smooth and would not catch the grit or stones? or would this interfere with the operation of the vibrator? thanks, charlie
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snuffy
Cave Dweller
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Post by snuffy on Dec 12, 2010 11:57:05 GMT -5
I've wondered about that myself.On my polish barrel, there is a ceramic cylinder jammed in the hole,I just leave it there. Interesting question.Seems like it wouldn't be there if it served no purpose.
snuffy
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guitarc
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by guitarc on Dec 12, 2010 12:30:05 GMT -5
Hey Charlie,
I need to make my decision soon about which vibe tumbler I am going to get. So I don't have one but in my research into which one would best serve my needs I read that there was someone using plumbers putty to fill that space you are referring to. I believe they said it works well and they replace the putty about once a year.
I am not sure if it was someone on this forum but hopefully if it was they will comment here
Chris
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charles kuchar
spending too much on rocks
getting ready for the second coming
Member since November 2010
Posts: 300
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Post by charles kuchar on Dec 12, 2010 15:42:31 GMT -5
i really like the lot-o vibe that i got from 'therockshed.com'. therockshed.com/tumbler1.htmlthey have a lot of vibrators and i think they got decent prices. i didn't think of plumbers putty but that might fill the void and we could take it out if there was a problem. charlie
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guitarc
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by guitarc on Dec 12, 2010 17:14:18 GMT -5
Charlie,
I have not heard a bad thing about the Lot-o performance wise but I know it has to be mounted and they advise a cinder block so then moving it around becomes an issue since it is then bigger/heavier. I have been told they do a great job, have a lifetime frame warranty and the barrels last forever which most other tumblers I heard this is not the case. I don't think I need to move a tumbler around much but I was thinking of outside during the summer and basement during the winter and space might be an issue. Some have spoken highly about the Gy-Rock B and the UV-3 also. I have been to The Rock Shed website and a lot of people highly recommend them. Within a month I am going to get started doing lapidary stuff here at home so I am going to be purchasing a few pieces of equipment. The beginning cabochon class I was taking just ended so I now have no place to do any work : (
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chromenut
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by chromenut on Dec 12, 2010 18:39:03 GMT -5
I get that orange tool dip and line all my barrels with it. I pour it in the barrel, slowly turn the barrel in all directions to allow it to coat it. Gets rid of bumps, dings, and low spots. Haven't had it in long so not sure how long it will last.
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