Homemade rock tumbler build overview.

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  • čas přidán 11. 12. 2023
  • Here’s a quick video showing the homemade rock Tumblr I built. This set up right here cost me under $500. Actually it was pretty much exactly $500. 

Komentáře • 21

  • @PEACErocksandgarden
    @PEACErocksandgarden Před 5 měsíci +2

    Well done dude! 100 % degree you don't need high-end expensive shyt to fun Rock work

  • @kengensjewelry
    @kengensjewelry Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great stuff! I can't wait to see what else you make and build.

  • @wheresthepudding946
    @wheresthepudding946 Před 10 dny

    I might use something like this setup to slow down my current tumbler because its twice as fast as i think it should be in order to get nice results..

  • @rachaelb9164
    @rachaelb9164 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A parts list would be awesome. I’m hoping to build something like this. Right now I’m borrowing a friend’s giant lortone about this size actually.

  • @johnnynephrite6147
    @johnnynephrite6147 Před 5 dny

    use some rubber tubing from the auto parts store for better traction on the shafts.

  • @jayoheyo9750
    @jayoheyo9750 Před měsícem +1

    so cool ! im about to start building one for steel hardware for plating..

  • @upnorthadventureswithccc
    @upnorthadventureswithccc Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is amazing ! I love it😊

  • @bricepatterson4197
    @bricepatterson4197 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Could you add a link to all of the individual pieces you purchased?

  • @canadiangemstones7636
    @canadiangemstones7636 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That electrical tape will come back to haunt you, other than that great build!

    • @rockhound_and_down
      @rockhound_and_down  Před měsícem

      Yes it will.... And it did. It just came off like 2 days later. I found some rubber hose that slid on the 3/4" steel real nice so it now has some thick rubber and it hasnt even started wearing and its been months now.

  • @saeed2r
    @saeed2r Před 16 dny

    Where did you buy barrel ?

  • @Shazzamm1971
    @Shazzamm1971 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m running one that uses a 1/8hp motor spinning a “40lbs” barrel with a loaded weight of 68.2lbs pulling only 3amp at 22rpm. The FLA is 3.5A. Did I mention the new Dayton TEFC motor runs at 40C… what is your amp draw and motor temp?

    • @rockhound_and_down
      @rockhound_and_down  Před měsícem

      I think this motor is 3.2 amp 120v and 1.5 240v. I have outlets for both in my garage so i can use 240v. The temp never gets over 105*F on the hottest part of the motor. The rest of the motor is room temp. I do have a small fan on it but i dont think it needs it at all.

  • @stripedbassnut
    @stripedbassnut Před 4 měsíci +1

    Would making the 12" pulley smaller make it run faster? I'm looking for about 66 RPM...

    • @user-mj7uo7jc7q
      @user-mj7uo7jc7q Před 3 měsíci

      If I remember correctly you need the barrels to go something like 33, or 35 rpm, but you should verify that. There is a sweet spot to make them tumble. Too slow, and they slide, and too fast I think they break each other.

    • @stripedbassnut
      @stripedbassnut Před 3 měsíci

      @@user-mj7uo7jc7q I would be using them for something else besides rock tumbling...

    • @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353
      @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 Před 3 měsíci

      Makes it run slower. Running a little bigger pulley on the motor end will make it run faster. Either or...also, 66 rpms is too fast. Rocks can break.

    • @rockhound_and_down
      @rockhound_and_down  Před měsícem

      yes. It would increase the rpm to go to a 8" pulley. These barrels are recommended for 22 rpm which is what the manufacture suggested for this diameter. The smaller barrels do need to go faster. 50 to 60 rpm is what my 3lb harbor freight spins at.

  • @bigpapaj9165
    @bigpapaj9165 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You think 1 hp 1725 rpm motor is to much power?

    • @ianbottom7396
      @ianbottom7396 Před 4 měsíci

      If you don’t need the extra power the cost of the power will quickly chew up any savings from not buying a smaller motor

    • @rockhound_and_down
      @rockhound_and_down  Před měsícem

      I think the amp draw on a 1hp is too much. Its like 10amps i think. This 1/4hp is 3amps. Much cheaper to run and cheaper to buy. It will easily spin up to 12 of these barrels with zero effort.