Russling
Full Member
Just got one. Whats the best rock material to put in and how much for clad?
Who sells the rock?
Thanks
Who sells the rock?
Thanks
Harbor Frieght Rock Tumbler 3lber
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Beach Bum
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I've heard the regular fishtank gravel (no paint) works best on clad. Walmart
biggdaddy
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Same as above
DIGGER27
In Memory Of
I got the double tumbler.
Use white gravel and a few drops of dish washing liquid and don't go past 2 1/2 - 3 lbs.
Some add a little vinegar and salt, too, but it might make the coins look weird so I don't anymore.
Use white gravel and a few drops of dish washing liquid and don't go past 2 1/2 - 3 lbs.
Some add a little vinegar and salt, too, but it might make the coins look weird so I don't anymore.
Russling
Full Member
Got the gravel today. So I fill the tumbler half way with gravel and add a few drops of liquid detergent, then how many coins can I add?
DIGGER27
In Memory Of
You might not need that much gravel.
I use about 1/3 fill on mine, enough water to almost cover them and the rest of the weight in coins.
I never go over 2 3/4 lbs or belts could start breaking and maybe the motor could start to overheat.
I use one of those kitchen scales to weigh the whole thing.
If you have a lot...just do several batches.
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Russling
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Thanks. How long do you let it tumbler?
DIGGER27
In Memory Of
The first time, I checked it every 1/2 hour till I figured out how long I need to go for satisfaction.
1/2 hour I could read the dates on my usually very dirty coins.
1 hour they looked better.
2 hours...better still...and so on.
3 hours and most coins are about as good as they can get for me, or good enough...some guys tumble for up to 24 hours.
Your mileage may very.
Russling
Full Member
Worked great after an over night tumble. Going to keep cutting the time back.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
Bonesquat
Elite Member
Two tumbles per load at an hour a piece does well for my clad. They are free of dirt and most stains and are very spendable.
searcher sully
Elite Member
Also hepls to change out the existing dirty water every 45 mins to an hour or so. Anything past 3 hours or so isn't really going to do much more.
