Leegol Electric 5LB Vibratory Tumbler Bowl Tumbling Polishing Machine - Polishing Small Metal Parts

This is the step reference

Step 1: add walnut shell media
Step 2: add rocks
Step 3: add walnut shell media
Step 4: then tumbler

Specifications:

Generous 5 lb. capacity
Powerful direct drive motor
No-slip rubber feet for stability
Easy-to-follow rock tumbling instructions
Rugged rustproof polyethylene drum and securely sealed lid
Objects for your collection Great for nuts, bolts, coins and other small metal objects up to 7-3/4 in. in diameter

How a rock tumbler works:

The motion in the barrel of the Tumbler simulates the natural action of flowing water or ocean waves. Beaches and riverbeds contain rocks and pebbles smoothed by water and the abrasive sand it carries. As rocks grind upon one another with constant water and sand in the mix, they begin to round and smooth. Although this is a constant process, it does not however, naturally polish the rocks.

The Tumbler uses an abrasive media instead of sand. It is graded by grain size, from fine powder sized grains, up to large sized grains. By changing (usually by weekly intervals) the grain size, rotating from coarse, medium, to fine, the rock or gemstone is smoothed much more quickly than the natural process.

To polish using a Tumbler, add a metallic oxide compound (not included). The complete process for a gemstone or rock to go from rough to smooth, polished finish, usually takes 4-6 weeks.

Great way to start a rock collection:

Rock tumbling is a fun activity for children of all ages and promotes an interest in geology and science. Introduce your kid to science the fun way.

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