Thread: Shed built SS tumbler (Photo Heavy)

How about an old microwave turntable motor? Or washing machine?

Few on trade me that would suit.

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An inkjet example, from memory it was from a metal detector forum or something along those lines.

As you can see I have zero metal working skills. Good thing you don't need them for this project. It's all about the end result

I am trying to decide weather to build or purchase one..

Thumler's Tumbler Model B Rotary Tumbler : Cabela's

A local source of the ss pins:

Gunsmithing &Reloading Tools - Frankford Arsenal Stainless Steel Tumbling Media - 5lbs, Brass Case Cleaning

BUT still considering a buid. Very impressed NZFUBZ how much do you think it cost all up?

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

I am trying to decide weather to build or purchase one..

Thumler's Tumbler Model B Rotary Tumbler : Cabela's

A local source of the ss pins:

Gunsmithing &Reloading Tools - Frankford Arsenal Stainless Steel Tumbling Media - 5lbs, Brass Case Cleaning

BUT still considering a buid. Very impressed NZFUBZ how much do you think it cost all up?

Have you considered the Rebel 17, it looks a lot tougher than the Thumlers Model B.

bbq rotisserie motor works well if you can get one cheap

For best results you must get the bucket down to 30rpm if you can. 60 does noticeably less so put a fan onto the motor if u have to. It will get hot if you slow down an AC motor by restrictions the voltage.

Originally Posted by Moutere

Have you considered the Rebel 17, it looks a lot tougher than the Thumlers Model B.

Interesting, yes it looks better in some respects.

I am going to look into a wiper motor also.

Originally Posted by Moutere

Have you considered the Rebel 17, it looks a lot tougher than the Thumlers Model B.

Originally Posted by Moutere

Have you considered the Rebel 17, it looks a lot tougher than the Thumlers Model B.

i did until i seen how small they are for the money so i built this



http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...tumbler-18976/

Originally Posted by deye223

i did until i seen how small they are for the money so i built this

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http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...tumbler-18976/

Yes It looks like a beast. While I could easily weld up the frame getting the parts is a bit of a treasure hunt here in NZ. Just found that my local gardening equipment shop may have pulleys and belts. No cheap suitable motors around that I have found so far.

About $200 from memory not including the media (only have to buy that once) Would all depend on finding a cheap motor.

MMM sounds about right, the bearings and shafts cant be cheap. Thanks for the generous supply of information I am currently using one of the silly little 3lb ones which just aint big enough so going to do something soon. I will look and see if I can find a motor. Cheers!

Get a front wiper motor and hook it to a bucket. No pulleys or gears. You can run them off a PC power supply too. I've seen those motors for $6.50 on trademe.

http://www.scary-terry.com/wipmtr/wipmtr.htm

That's all you need to know about these little slow moving motors.