Price : $224.70
Model A-R12 Rock Tumbler Reviews - THT130 Model AR12 Delux Large Capacity Rock Tumbler by Thumblers Tumber
Deluxe, large 12 lb. capacity hexagon rubber barrel. Quiet, efficient operation. Well-suited for the serious rock hobbyist or for the sportsman as a case polisher for handloaded ammunition. Overload protection, continuous duty, fan-cooled motor.
Feature Model A-R12 Rock Tumbler
- Overload protection, continuous duty, fan-cooled motor.
- Well-suited for the serious rock hobbyist or for the sportsman as a case polisher
- Quiet, efficient operation.
- Deluxe, large 12 lb. capacity hexagon rubber barrel.
This review is from : Model A-R12 Rock Tumbler
Decent buy if purchased at a good price . I purchased this tumbler new in box.
It's simple construction, a red metal base with a small motor attached by clear round plastic belt to one of two rollers, and a separate rubber tumbling container and its plastic top. Before you use it, go buy SAE 20 electric motor oil, per the manufacturer, at say, an Ace Hardware or Lowe's, and lightly lubricate the two top holes on the motor, and the roller contacts/bearings. Open the rubber drum by removing the metal band, then squeeze the drum's belly to make the white plastic "top" pop out, and pry it out with just your hands, with some twisting and "encouragement." Put in your thumb sized minerals, grit or polishing materials, and fill the drum 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full, then plug it in, and let it go. It's that easy.
Pro-
-cheap if you get a good price on Amazon or wherever-discounts abound for many things...
-Economical-the small motor runs for weeks with each load. Older models have tumbled for decades, if kept oiled, belts changed, and not overloaded
_Pretty fire engine red color
.
Cons-
-All tumblers tumbling are noisy; I've not listened to that many to tell whose is quieter
-This "walks"" around if placed on a flat polished granite surface or even a flat linoleum floor, so "box it in" or put it on a rubber pad, as mine walked 6" in fifteen minutes, and almost fell off my counter!
-My tumbler is very much off balance or off level, in that the rubber drum quickly moves way to the motor's side, and I need to "shim" up that side to even out the wear
-Not as solidly constructed as Lortone or others, and less expensive. You get what you pay for.
-Plastic top may wear from abrasion in a few years of heavy use, just put a round truck's rubber tire patch on its inside when you get the tumbler, and it's protected for decades!
FYI-While these are made for tumbling rocks/minerals, they do a great job on marinating steaks, in a pinch! Put the steak and marinade in a freezer baggie with a sized good air pocket, seal it, and let it tumble for 20-40 minutes. You get better marination than if it was just left overnight in the fridge. Using a vacuum tumbling adds nothing to the marinade, its a marketing gimmick to sell expensive (high profit) vacuum tumblers for meat and poultry. USDA studies found it actually is the tumbling alone, not the vacuum and tumbling, that does the trick. People still charge double the price of this, for pricey food tumblers with a gimmicky vacuum!
Hopefully your tumbler will work well for years.
Decent buy if purchased at a good price . I purchased this tumbler new in box.
It's simple construction, a red metal base with a small motor attached by clear round plastic belt to one of two rollers, and a separate rubber tumbling container and its plastic top. Before you use it, go buy SAE 20 electric motor oil, per the manufacturer, at say, an Ace Hardware or Lowe's, and lightly lubricate the two top holes on the motor, and the roller contacts/bearings. Open the rubber drum by removing the metal band, then squeeze the drum's belly to make the white plastic "top" pop out, and pry it out with just your hands, with some twisting and "encouragement." Put in your thumb sized minerals, grit or polishing materials, and fill the drum 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full, then plug it in, and let it go. It's that easy.
Pro-
-cheap if you get a good price on Amazon or wherever-discounts abound for many things...
-Economical-the small motor runs for weeks with each load. Older models have tumbled for decades, if kept oiled, belts changed, and not overloaded
_Pretty fire engine red color
.
Cons-
-All tumblers tumbling are noisy; I've not listened to that many to tell whose is quieter
-This "walks"" around if placed on a flat polished granite surface or even a flat linoleum floor, so "box it in" or put it on a rubber pad, as mine walked 6" in fifteen minutes, and almost fell off my counter!
-My tumbler is very much off balance or off level, in that the rubber drum quickly moves way to the motor's side, and I need to "shim" up that side to even out the wear
-Not as solidly constructed as Lortone or others, and less expensive. You get what you pay for.
-Plastic top may wear from abrasion in a few years of heavy use, just put a round truck's rubber tire patch on its inside when you get the tumbler, and it's protected for decades!
FYI-While these are made for tumbling rocks/minerals, they do a great job on marinating steaks, in a pinch! Put the steak and marinade in a freezer baggie with a sized good air pocket, seal it, and let it tumble for 20-40 minutes. You get better marination than if it was just left overnight in the fridge. Using a vacuum tumbling adds nothing to the marinade, its a marketing gimmick to sell expensive (high profit) vacuum tumblers for meat and poultry. USDA studies found it actually is the tumbling alone, not the vacuum and tumbling, that does the trick. People still charge double the price of this, for pricey food tumblers with a gimmicky vacuum!
Hopefully your tumbler will work well for years.
Model A-R12 Rock Tumbler Reviews
Rockin Rock Tumbler . This is by far the best tumbler we have ever heard of. It is very quiet and is turning out big batches of jewelry ready gems.It seems to be built with knowledge of the need for longevity.
Rockin Rock Tumbler . This is by far the best tumbler we have ever heard of. It is very quiet and is turning out big batches of jewelry ready gems.It seems to be built with knowledge of the need for longevity.
Product Details
EAN : 0051442100162UPC : 051442100162
MPN : THT130
Brand : Tru-square Metal Products
Weight : 10 pounds
Height : 12 inches
Length : 14 inches
Width : 13 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Tru-square Metal Products
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 12 years
Model : 130
Publisher : Tru-square Metal Products
SKU : THUY0012
Studio : Tru-square Metal Products
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