Thumler’s Model B Rock Tumbler – Convert it to run 2 barrels
Convert your Thumler’s Model B tumbler to run 2 small barrels! https://rocktumbler.com/thumlers/model-b.shtml It’s quick and easy to convert the Thumler’s Model B rock tumbler from a large, 15-pound capacity tumbler into a tumbler that will run two 3-pound barrels. This…
How I Dispose of Rock Tumbler Slurry, A Tumbling Tip
Slurry disposal is one the less glamorous parts of rock This is how I deal with Yes, I used the word “glamorous” in the same sentence as “rock
Tumbling Michigan Beach Rocks from 2020 (Part 1) – Rocks in a Box 46
Check out the rocks I found this summer after a little I took before and after pictures of this batch so you can see how much they’ve These are from several beaches on three different Great
1st Batch of Tumbling Done!! Big Relief!! #thefinders
I’m very pleased with my very first try at Still lots to learn but I’m enjoying every minute!! Check out the rocks from Lake Superior on the Canadian side (Eh?) lol Music by #thefinders
Rock tumbling step 3 #thefinders
We are getting closer to the finished product!! Very excited!! This is the end of stage 3, going into the last stage. Rocks are looking great!! Music by bensound.com
Rock Tumbling Step2-3 #thefinders
End of step 2, ready for step 3!! Rocks are looking great!! Check out the cool variety we get in Lake Superior!!
How to Polish Petoskey Stones in a Tumbler
Have you ever heard that it’s impossible to tumble Petoskey stones? It’s not! I’ll show you how to tumble them from beginning to end. I’ll use dry corn cob media to get the final polish. If you don’t have a…
Rock Tumbling Step 1-2 # thefinders
This is the end of step 1 going into step 2. Take a peek with me and see how they’re doing so far ! Music by www.bensound.com
Tumbling rocks for the first time!! #thefinders
So excited to show you how I tumbled my first batch of rocks!! I used the MJR 12 pound tumbler. https://mjrtumblers.com/ Still lots to learn but I’m really happy with the results. Tumbling is a new found love & hobby.…
My rock tumbler arrives!! #thefinders
My MJR 12 pound rock tumbler has arrived!! Can’t wait to tumble some rocks!!
The Biggest Rock I’ve Tumbled – Unakite
This is the biggest rock I’ve ever tumbled. I started out by doing some grinding on it and then polished it in a 12 lb. barrel. I buy most of my lapidary supplies from The Rock Shed. I don’t make…
Rock Tumbling Tutorial for Rotary Tumblers and Ceramic Media
Want to learn how to polish rocks with a rotary tumbler? In this in-depth tutorial, you’ll learn to use your rotary tumbler with ceramic media to get a professional shine on your I have another similar video that…
Lake Superior Agates – Vibratory Tumbled
Are you learning how to polish rocks? Check out these before and after pictures of Lake Superior Agates tumbled in a vibratory Thanks to Adam Anderson for the awesome box of agates! Here’s the follow-up video showing these…
Fossilized Coral from Florida and Georgia – Rocks in a Box 8
This is fossilized coral from Georgia and/or I’m hoping @WILDKYLE stops in to tell us more about Thanks to Jim from Rock Tumbling Hobby for sending this to Rock Tumbling Hobby Forums: Rocks in a…
Tumbling Lake Superior Rocks from Last Summer
Last summer, I went to Lake Superior and found a few rocks. In this video, I tumble those rocks. Here’s the recipe I used to tumble these. It’s the same one I use for just about everything. Rotary tumble using…
How to Pick the Perfect Petoskey Stone
Learn how to tell a quality Petoskey stone from an inferior Petoskey stone. Don’t waste time polishing Petoskey stones that are poor quality. I’ll show you examples of what to look for and what to avoid. The Petoskey stone is…
Tumbling Saw Scraps, a Tumbling Tip
See what I do with my saw scraps. A link to my video on making crosses: https://youtu.be/dJ7qriOF0r4 I buy most of my lapidary supplies from The Rock Shed. I don’t make money from your purchases there, but I really think…
How to Partially Tumble Petoskey Stones
Although many people will tell you that it’s impossible to tumble Petoskey stones, the first two stages are actually easy to do. After that, you can hand sand them pretty quickly. The Petoskey stone is a 360,000,000 year old coral…
Tumbled Puddingstones
These are tumbled Michigan puddingstones. They were tumbled using the following method: Rotary tumble in 46/70 grit, checking progress weekly. Tumble them until they’re done. For most rocks, this is multiple weeks. Then move the rocks to a vibratory tumbler…
Tumbling Crazy Lace Agate – A Tutorial
Learn to tumble Mexican Crazy Lace agate using a rotary and vibratory tumbler. Want to see how the rest of them turned out? Here’s a video: https://youtu.be/sN0GKK0K6Hg This playlist has many more of my tumbled rocks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqNINgwEkm-LN2s_fqo0Aa67HDDIaHWcC If you don’t…
Tumbling Shaped Rocks in the Lot-O Tumbler
Learn to tumble small slabs or rocks cut into shape in the Lot-O vibratory tumbler. This is a follow up to my video “Cutting Shapes from Rock”. https://youtu.be/UUnljVB8Ubc I buy most of my lapidary supplies from The Rock Shed. I…
Homemade Rock Tumbler
This is my new three story rock tumbler. Here’s a link to an update showing the inside and some small changes I made to the tumbler: https://youtu.be/PAMOCc2BNJM I buy most of my lapidary supplies from The Rock Shed. I don’t…
Burnishing in a Thumler’s U-V10 Rock Tumbler
Burnishing tumbled stones is easy in a Thumler’s Model U-V10 rock tumbler. Fill the barrel with your stones. Add ten to twelve tablespoons of water and about one tablespoon of finely grated Original Ivory bar soap. Run 30 to 60…
Selecting a Rock Tumbler – RockTumbler.com
Which rock tumbler is best for you? This short video will introduce you to several different rotary rock tumblers and important features that will help you identify the one that is right for The Thumler’s MP-1 tumbler is…
