Dude. Your video was extremely informative and very helpful. Thanks. That mention of the little adjustment bolt for the motor did the trick. Appreciate you!!!
I can still assemble these in my sleep. I was an assemble at Lortone when they were in Ballard area of Seattle. Excellent equipment. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for sharing. They could probably use your help now - we are finding it very difficult to get good supply (covid has screwed up the whole supply chain so frustrating all round).
@@AussieSapphire last time I spoke to them they had a full crew. When I was there, the rubber barrels and lid seal were always a long lead time. They make pretty much everything else.
@@bigbadjohn2543 I think it is the 220 Volt motors that are the problem - we are waiting many months for orders but I think the supply problem goes further back in the chain than Lortone. They have always been a good company to deal with but if they cant get what they need, then they cant get it to us. Other Aussie dealers are having the same problem.
Thank you for a very clear, concise instructional video. As a novice tumbler, I appreciate all of the information and your professional manner. I saved it as a 'Favorite'!
Thank you Andrew. Due for a drop here. Thanks for the replies to the emails that I bother you with as well. I'm a neophyte to the lapidary world, and you're helping me rather well! Cheers.
Yes. The motors do not need to be oiled directly. If you lubricate the bearings as shown in the video and adjust belt tension as required, the motors should last literally for years. They run hot but just keep running. We keep motors in stock but rarely sell them - occasionally to people who are refurbishing very old tumblers.
It is pretty flat but quite flexible to allow for some expansion in the barrel. If you see the bottom of the barrel bulging outwards, then it is a sign that there has been some outgassing of the rocks inside and you should open the lid and just relieve some of the pressure. If it build up too much, the lid can come unseal and cause a big mess.
Yes - we did catch up that Covington bought the business. Luckily we are dealers for Covington so once they get up and running properly, we will be able to continue with lortone machines.
Thank you so so much! I thought my motor was the problem. After following these steps, my machine is working like new. You saved me a lot of money.
Dude. Your video was extremely informative and very helpful. Thanks. That mention of the little adjustment bolt for the motor did the trick. Appreciate you!!!
I can still assemble these in my sleep. I was an assemble at Lortone when they were in Ballard area of Seattle. Excellent equipment. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for sharing. They could probably use your help now - we are finding it very difficult to get good supply (covid has screwed up the whole supply chain so frustrating all round).
@@AussieSapphire last time I spoke to them they had a full crew. When I was there, the rubber barrels and lid seal were always a long lead time. They make pretty much everything else.
@@bigbadjohn2543 I think it is the 220 Volt motors that are the problem - we are waiting many months for orders but I think the supply problem goes further back in the chain than Lortone. They have always been a good company to deal with but if they cant get what they need, then they cant get it to us. Other Aussie dealers are having the same problem.
@@AussieSapphire Can you give me the specifications on that motor? Or snap shot it here?
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
My Lortone tumbler of four years was on its last leg and because of this video, it fixed it! its good as new!
Glad you found it useful. These machines are pretty simple and should work for years and years with a little bit of maintenance.
This is the video I’ve been searching for! Thank you!!
Thank you for a very clear, concise instructional video. As a novice tumbler, I appreciate all of the information and your professional manner. I saved it as a 'Favorite'!
Thank you. Sometimes it is easier to explain by showing so the videos are useful. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you Andrew. Due for a drop here.
Thanks for the replies to the emails that I bother you with as well.
I'm a neophyte to the lapidary world, and you're helping me rather well!
Cheers.
Very helpful. You obviously are very knowledgeable about the product. 👍👍
Thanks - been meaning to do this but misplaced manual - very helpful.
Can get another copy of your user guide here: www.lortone.com/pdf/Model_3A_PartsList_Instructions.pdf
Wow this was GREAT -- Thank You ☺
Thanks for all the advice! I now know how to properly maintain my Lortone 3A.
Just what I needed. Thank you.
Thank you! Fixed my problem :-)
Are the motors maintenance free? Do they ever get oil or lubrication of any kind?
Yes. The motors do not need to be oiled directly. If you lubricate the bearings as shown in the video and adjust belt tension as required, the motors should last literally for years. They run hot but just keep running. We keep motors in stock but rarely sell them - occasionally to people who are refurbishing very old tumblers.
Is the bottom of the drum concave?
It is pretty flat but quite flexible to allow for some expansion in the barrel. If you see the bottom of the barrel bulging outwards, then it is a sign that there has been some outgassing of the rocks inside and you should open the lid and just relieve some of the pressure. If it build up too much, the lid can come unseal and cause a big mess.
I'm sure by now you all heard Lortone sold out and closed. New owners are in Idaho.
Yes - we did catch up that Covington bought the business. Luckily we are dealers for Covington so once they get up and running properly, we will be able to continue with lortone machines.