Cool! The motion you are getting in the bowl looks great. If I build one I will still use the rotary drum for stage 1 but go to vibratory for the finishing stages to save time and grit.
Thanks for sharing! I'll use your design as a base for my next vibratory tumbler, ordered the same vibrating motor few days ago :) What do you think about this motor - is it powerful enough?
Tons of power. It's adjustable as well with the internal indented plates behind the right and left covers. It does tend to run hot but I have not seen any issues up to this point.
Make sure to use Gorilla Glue on the motor mount butt joints... www.amazon.com/dp/B076Q6T4H5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 www.amazon.com/dp/B008RG6IUA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details www.amazon.com/dp/B007QVPQ96?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
New to this hobby. So, are vibratory tumblers dry? I see u adding water and spraying… how do u know how much to add? Should things be dry or wet? Also, in a vibratory tumbler do u always have to have the ceramic media?
@@henriettavanderfloof8104 I recommend you start watching youtube.com/@michiganrocks?feature=shared excellent explanation! Different equipment but the theory is the same.
@@henriettavanderfloof8104 I'm not going to recreate the wheel when Rob has already done a phenomenal job doing so. ruclips.net/video/5V33xUTkmRM/видео.html Thought I was doing a nice thing by sending you his way... k, bye.
Cool! The motion you are getting in the bowl looks great.
If I build one I will still use the rotary drum for stage 1 but go to vibratory for the finishing stages to save time and grit.
That's exactly how I'm doing it... I have a batch running in stage 3 now and will post the results when complete.
Thanks for sharing! I'll use your design as a base for my next vibratory tumbler, ordered the same vibrating motor few days ago :) What do you think about this motor - is it powerful enough?
Tons of power. It's adjustable as well with the internal indented plates behind the right and left covers. It does tend to run hot but I have not seen any issues up to this point.
Could you fish out the polished rocks and keep on using the same polishing medium indefinitely?
No. It's a one and done process for each stage.
The polish looses its effectiveness after use. Microscopic rock bits contaminates.
I can figure out how to build it from your video but what are you using for a motor and weight ?
Make sure to use Gorilla Glue on the motor mount butt joints...
www.amazon.com/dp/B076Q6T4H5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
www.amazon.com/dp/B008RG6IUA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
www.amazon.com/dp/B007QVPQ96?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
OMG! How much grit did you add to that? I realize it's a large barrel but I only need about 1 1/2 Tbsp for 4lbs of material in my Lot-O.
10 tbsp of 220 & 5 tbsp's for stages 3&4
NICE VIBE. YOU USE TO MUCH GRIT. ONE TABLESPOON WILL WORK . IT MIGHT TAKE A COUPLE OF HOURS TO GET A SLURRY, BUT IT WILL HAPPEN. SAVE MONEY ON GRIT.
Ya. If you use that much to start with, it's just going to dissolve into slury faster. I add fresh grit every 2-3 days.
What is the name of the engine used?
www.amazon.com/dp/B076Q6T4H5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
New to this hobby. So, are vibratory tumblers dry? I see u adding water and spraying… how do u know how much to add? Should things be dry or wet? Also, in a vibratory tumbler do u always have to have the ceramic media?
@@henriettavanderfloof8104 I recommend you start watching youtube.com/@michiganrocks?feature=shared excellent explanation! Different equipment but the theory is the same.
@@603Rocks I recommend if u want to keep followers just answer the question. Lol, sending me elsewhere… k, bye.
@@henriettavanderfloof8104 I'm not going to recreate the wheel when Rob has already done a phenomenal job doing so. ruclips.net/video/5V33xUTkmRM/видео.html Thought I was doing a nice thing by sending you his way... k, bye.
@@603Rocks well, if Rob answers simple questions then you were being nice by sending me off to seek the answer elsewhere
What springs are you using?
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