purchasing a coin tumbler...

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takman

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• Aug 14, 2011

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I tried a couple DIY tumblers....but they didnt come out so well.

I'd like to purchase one, slight problem is that i live in greece...so i will have to order one.

I can buy a 110v from the states if need be, because i have a heavy duty 240v-110v transformer....

last season, i found 300 euros worth of coins on various beaches, and this year i plan going to more beaches, so im pretty sure i will have a lot of coins to clean.

Last time, i soaked them in vinegar...which worked ok, but left them a bit discolored...

suggestions/thoughts?

thanks

 

SBA701

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• Aug 14, 2011

• #2

I use the harbor freight double rock tumbler. It works great. I use it with aquarium gravel, water and a squirt of simple green. I leave it tumble for about 12 hours. If you google harbor freight, you can usually get a 20% off coupon.

 

DiggerDame

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• Aug 14, 2011

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We just got our Harbor Freight double tumbler Friday night. Used it last night with the very same method stated above. We only tumbled for about 1 1/2 hrs. and everything is looking great so far ! Think we're going to love it !

 

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takman

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• Aug 14, 2011

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i read all the reviews on both tumblers they sell....and really im a bit worried to buy it....

mostly because i live in greece, and if i need something shipped from the states, it usually takes a few weeks...

plus, theres not much here in the way of stores, so finding things is not easy.

 

drewwski

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• Aug 14, 2011

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Make your own

Have you thought of making your own, an electric motor of any sort, a belt drive and a cylinder. I'm sure you have the parts in your house right now. I might make one myself for heck of it, I dig lots of Euro as well.

 

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• Aug 14, 2011

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try makin one with a drill and plastic coffee container

 

Rusty Nails

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• Aug 14, 2011

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I have a bucket with a little bit of sand
in the bottom. In the evening when I am watching
TV, I take the clad coins that I found that day
and rub them between my fingers with
sand.

I have been thinking about getting a coin tumbler
too, as sometimes when I find several coins
that need cleaning, my fingers start to get
sore.