Where is the best place to buy a coin tumbler?

[Gulfcapt25]

Hello everyone,
I was just curious where the best place to buy a coin tumbler was? I was thinking about getting one off ebay at they were between 50-80 bucks. I just wanted to see if there was a cheaper way. Thanks John

 

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[camb1]

Try Harbor Freight at www.harborfreight.com. I bought a 9 lb, 2 drum for $39.99. I recommend you getting extra belts.

 

[camb1]

Your in luck. They are on sale for $29.99.

 

[RON (PA)]

I think a lot of folks here like the one from Harbor Freight Tools. If you get the two drum model, you can tumble your dimes/nickels at the same time as your pennies and your silver won't turn pink from the pennies.

www.HarborFreight.com

1-800-444-3353


Hope it helps.

 

[Gulfcapt25]

Ok thanks for your reply, I think I will get that one. It seems a little more reasonable. Thanks John

 

[coinking]

I'm reading all kinds of methods to get cheap tumblers, but would recommend spending a few more bucks to get a good one. I do much lapidary work, and nothing beats the "Thumler's Tumbler" for long life and great results. They (I now have 2 of them, with 3 barrels) have been running 24/7 for years, and have yet to replace any parts. Have heard a lot of horror stories about cheap tumblers, and my own family has had young children give up on using them after having them start fires, break belts, etc.

 

[Admiral de Salee]

Not to mention that the Hobba Frate 2-drum tumbler drums stink of creosote. A lot.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Please more info on tumblers. Where can I get a Thumler, Tumbler and how much are they? heh, heh

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[coinking]

eBay has a wide selection: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=thumlers+tumbler&category0=

Prices vary with size of barrel(s).

Hope tis helps!

 

[robert roy]

Whats wrong with the little one that WalMart sells. I've heard some people say they have luck with those.

Also, how do these tumblers work. Is there some kind of abrasive like sand, used in the tumbler?

Robert Roy

 

[coinking]

Hi, Robert. The easiest way to explain the WalMart tumbler is the fact that it has a very limited warranty - if instructions are closely followed, it will run out before your first batch is done! In fairness, it would probably be fine for coin use, but is definitely subpar for long runs. Motor burnout and belts breaking are common problems. My Thumlers run all year long (I have 3 of them for rock tumbling) and I have had no problems at all. Lortone also makes a very good tumbler. Vibratory tumblers may be another good option, and there are many on eBay that run less than $50. Commonly used to clean parts, jewelry, etc. I'll be getting one soon for special rock and gem polishing.

 

[haboo]

I've seen them at wal-mart for around $20. I don't own one or know how good they are, but it's place to pick one up in a pinch.

 

[EBCIII]

I just ordered a Lortone tumbler. I hope to get it next week. They are a bit more expensive than the harbor freight models. I am hoping that in the long run it will pay for it self, Beale.

 

[Ascholten]

For tumbling coins, which is a few hour ordeal at most, the harbor freight ones will do fine, and last years, mine has so far. If you are doing lapridary work, then yes get a real tumbler, as it will stand the 4 to 5 weeks of continuous running in that instance.

I find that vibratory cleaners do good as well, with a little corn cob in them. like used for cleaning bullet casings. Dillon sells them with a lifelong no BS guarantee they call it, if it breaks for any reason, they don't care what reason, they fix it give you a new one free. The prices are not that bad either.

Aaron

 

[Farmercal]

I bought a Thumler's Tumbler at a second-hand shop for $15 dollars (two barrel) and it worked like new. That was by far the best buy I think I have ever made. Check out garage sales, you might be surprised.

 

[OkieMike]

Try Harbor Freight at www.harborfreight.com. I bought a 9 lb, 2 drum for $39.99. I recommend you getting extra belts.

I bought the single drum today 12/29 at Harbor Freight for $21.99.

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

I own a single barrel Lortone unit and a two barrel Harbor Freight (Chicago Tools) unit. The problem with the Harbor Freight ( I just bought it last week) is that the drums have a very strong, offensive odor.

It appears to work OK and I can use my Lortone drums on it ( I have two), but the two drums from Harbor Freight have been banished to the back yard to air out. Several cleanings with various products such as ammonia and alcohol did not seem to help very much. Also used an anti bacterial spray on it.

I do not know if all the tumblers from Harbor Freight have this problem but I do know that I am not the only one who is having this smelly problem.

Just my two cents.

Ray S.

 

[Airborne80]

I just bought one from Harbor Freight to use with rocks. If I use it for coins, do I use the same solution that I would use for rocks? I thought that the tumbler would come with the solution but I guess I need to by grit or something.

 

[shane41]

I got a nice one for Christmas. My wife ordered it from Kellyco. Cleaned close to 500 Pennies the last few weeks. Works like a charm. No smell with the rubber drum at all. Hope this helps you