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SKU 67632
Make sure that the Stops (6) are lightly
5.
touching each Barrel Lid (9). This will
prevent the Barrel Lids from rubbing
against the housing and will reduce
friction.
To open either Rubber Barrel, remove
6.
the Barrels from the unit and then
remove the Knurled Nuts (7) and the
Washers (8). Next, remove the Barrel
Lids (9).
note:
7.
It is imperative to load the
Tumbler with the proper amount of
materials, or the process will not be
successful, and the motor could be
damaged. Underloaded barrels will not
lift rocks up the inner side walls allowing
the cascading effect. Also, the abrasive
material in an underloaded Tumbler
will tend to form a slurry and will not be
effective. An overloaded Tumbler will not
allow the rocks to cascade. Lastly, too
much water will cause the abrasives to
float and not do their job.
“Charging” a barrel means loading it.
8.
Charge your barrels from 1/2 to 3/4 full.
More pointed or abrasive rocks or stones
will require closer to 3/4 full, leaving
a 1/2 full barrel when it comes time to
polish.
note:
9.
During tumbling, the stones will
be somewhat reduced in size.
Choose stones that are similar in nature.
10.
They should have a mix of sizes ranging
from small (3/16” to 3/8”) to large (3/4”
to 1”). 25% of the stones should be in
the smaller range. Split the remaining
volume between medium sized (3/8” to
5/8”) and large sized (5/8” to 1”) stones.
For best results use a four step polish
11.
process. First, use a silicon carbide
grain, 60-90 grit size. Second, use a fine
silicon carbide grain, 220 grit or a little
finer. Next, use a 600 grit silicon carbide
grain or a pre-polish. Lastly, use a polish
of Tin Oxide, Cerium Oxide, or Titanium
Dioxide. When tumbling hard materials,
it might be necessary to repeat the
steps.
Amounts of abrasive
(per tumbler barrel):
Coarse Grind: 4 Tbsp.
Medium: 4 Tbsp
Pre-polish: 6 Tbsp.
Polish: 6 Tbsp.
Burnish (soap): 1 Tbsp.
Plastic Pellets (such as SKU 97818)
12. Add enough water to reach the bottom of
the top layer of rocks.
13. Seal the Rubber Barrels and replace
the Barrel Lids, Knurled Nuts and the
Washers.
14. Set the Rubber Barrels on the rollers and
turn on the Power Switch (27). Make
sure to check the Lid seal during the first
ten minutes to make sure the tumbler
isn’t leaking.
note:
You can use this Tumbler to work with
metal and metal jewelry (without gemstones).
This Tumbler may be used to take the jagged,
sharp edges off of small metal parts. To polish
brass, gold, silver, or copper, use polishing me-
dia designed for that specific purpose.
note:
For more in-depth information on pol-
ishing jewelry, we recommend you purchase a
jewelry polishing handbook.
