Tumbler needed....

[Daddyologist]

Does anyone have a used tumbler of decent quality they are willing to part with? Let me know what you have and your cost.


Dp.

 

[TeAra]

If no one on TNET has one you might want to try craigslist or even Harbor Freight . I would recommend a local mine store but when you can get them from hf for under $30 verses the $50 they charge. They should also carry the grit you will need. I know mine does but I have learned not each store carries what the other does. You might luck up on craigs since there are quite a few rockhounds in GA.

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

I thought this was a real cool idea and it works! I also have old coffee cans(plastic now), tape the tops shut, and roll baby roll!

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/111474-i-made-coin-tumbler-today.html

 

[Potts]

Someone else on the site converted an old printer into a tumbler, sorry I don't have details.

 

[marinedad]

if you think you'll want to stay with the hobby of rock tumbling, invest in a quality name brand. the harbor freight ones I bought new used belts up like crazy until the pulley split in half. get a used model 3-a lortone. parts are available and will run 7 days a week for years as long as you oil the bearings occasionally. be carefull, it can be addictive and you'll graduate to more tumblers and bigger ones.

 

[stefen]

My wife was hot to get a tumbler about 4 years ago...bought one from Harbor Freight...

In fact its still like new...never been out of the box...

So much for good intentions and all that rot...

 

[AC1955]

I use the smaller (3 pound) HF tumbler, with aquarium gravel, not grit. Never had a problem with it. Worth the $30 I paid for it. I tend to use it 1-2x per month to clean coins found while metal detecting.

Anita