jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 6, 2013 19:45:30 GMT -5
Used to remove rust from steel before welding operations.Using pea gravel for abrasive.Will tumble 50 railroad spikes at a time. Works great w/rocks too.Can wash and tumble at the same time to get real clean load.Uses a shower cap to stop evaporation.Tilt forward and leave running and tumbles will fall into a tub of water.And wash while tilted downward.The blue roller is not used.It was part of the heavy shaft and bearings i got at Mad Max junkyard
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Post by Pat on Feb 6, 2013 22:20:44 GMT -5
Tumblers are versatile. I use mine to debur copper and sterling findings and polish finished pieces. It's about the size of a grapefruit. Your invention looks like a small canon. Clever!
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Post by mohs on Feb 7, 2013 4:01:07 GMT -5
For those about to ROCKwe salute you ! Fire !
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 7, 2013 7:39:53 GMT -5
Mostly Sgt.Edmo,it may be an idea for someone.But i will take a salutation.
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Post by mohs on Feb 7, 2013 22:01:53 GMT -5
O I get it the long cylinder is open at the one end like a cannon pour in rocks, railroad spikes, grinding media, ect.... . and turn on the tilt is for balance control
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robsrockshop
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Post by robsrockshop on Feb 13, 2013 8:23:19 GMT -5
Cool! I'm not into tumbling so what are the railroad spikes for?
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 13, 2013 8:48:49 GMT -5
I welded them to 24 inch steel bowls for legs for small fire pits.The spike head was the feet.The bowls are tank ends.Steel is really heavy,heavier than rock.So it is best to tumble steel in a steel container.
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