Will this work as a rock tumbler?
1346780
I have owned this machine for 6 months and only used it a few times. Within two months it started only working with half vibration power and has since quit working altogether. I would recommendtrying another model or brand.
1346781
I used it to restore pinball machine metal,this machine did not last long and burned out .I bought another brand with a plastic case and a piece of metal cut through the side. I'm sure it will polish rocks but sharp edges will damage the plastic case .I would stick to one with a metal case.
1346782
I believe it will if you are careful about the weight if the rocks. Cartridge cases are relatively light.-
1346783
Sure, I can't see a reason why it wouldn't work for stones. You just have to use the correct medium for rocks.
1530956
Yes. Wrap the rock loosely in any fabric - towel, rag, whatever - and smack it with a hammer. Be careful not to have too much fun with that or you will have lots and lots of little rocks.
77102
Not sure if it works for anything....it's rock and all I could ever tell it a rock....go outside and get a rock that is the right size and give it magical qualities and use instead of paying for a square rock....I serious
1023653
It, of course depends upon what the boulder is made of and your determination. If it is solid granite without cracks I'd say "NO". If it is sandstone or has cracks you can work on .. maybe, but it will take a long time. You could use it todrill a hole and blast, but that's cheating.
326291
I would have to say, no. You would either need a tumbler or sonic type cleaner for that type of application.
2071134
It can be used in the vibrating tumblers. Vibrating tumblers are larger than the small (look at Lortone 3 lb tumblers). You can tumble more product in each batch. For that, you'll need more grit. Check YouTube for informative videos from experienced 'tumblers'.
894664
Small rocks yes but anything over an inch in diameter would be too much. These tools are for small jobs and do them well. Rocks are another issue entirely. Get a rock tumbler or 6" polishing wheel.
1775087
It should work just fine. The only thing is that you will have to research the best type of media, how tarnished your parts are to how tong they need to tumble. For steel parts you will probably need something abrasive, I hear adding steel shot in with the media works well, and you will also probably need a polishing media after the parts are clean to give them a good finished look. A tumbler just tumbles, what type of media you use is where the magic happens.
217526
I think that it would work very well. Something like a dremel could probably cut it. It is light weight so you would have to weight the rock so the sword doesn't overbalance it.
2079279
It will in all probability throw stones and gravel out at very high speed....would not recommend it for that type of surface.
2039437
Yes. But be aware that I only used mine for one season and the bottom is already showing signs of tearing/ripping and I just used mine on pavement, no rocks. Personally, I would steer clear of this one.
2275882
I don't know. The bucket I purchased is designed for rock, dirt, etc. It also can move heavy objects in the 250 pound range well. They, Swisher, sell a snow plow attachment for that purpose.
1775036
The short answer is yes. I don't use it for that, but it does polish rocks very well. You may wish to get the smaller model. It's a little less expensive and does the same job on a smaller load of rocks. Hope I have helped.
472859
I think it will work. I have put relatively large rock crystals in mine and it works nicely
1887134
probably will not hold rocks, sharp rocks will likely tear bag. lots of other uses . would give them a try, anyway.
1551949
I wouldn't recommend it, It's meant for medium rock salt, it has little holes on the bottom to take in the air when you use it, So I think with the fine salt it would then be a salt shaker instead of what it's intended for.It comes with a small bag of rock salt. use about half of it. it lasts for a few months...
65404
That's hard to say since the tumbler is mostly a brass casing cleaner. I guess if the tool was no longer than a 1" wrench and no wider than 4x4 inches it might be fine. Also depends on the media.