Product Questions
what is best polishing powder for a small vibrating tumbler?
That all depends on what type of material you're working with, but a good polish that works well on most stones is Cerium Oxide. If you find you have a few stones that you're having a hard time getting a polish on with cerium let us know and we can try...
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One of the replies to a question about tumblers / vibrators said "With both types you have to fill them 2/3 to 3/4 full of rock. If you dont have enough rock, is it ok to augment to 2/3 - 3/4 with ceramic media even if you have to use a lot of it , or should you wait until you have a full batch of rock ? AND ... can Borax be used as a burnisher in the Raytech10 vibratory ? Is a burnisher even needed ?
If you dont have enough rock, is it ok to augment to 2/3 - 3/4 with ceramic media even if you have to use a lot of it , or should you wait until you have a full batch of rock ?
Yes, using ceramic as filler would work if you are short on rocks.
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Which tumbler should I order?
First decide if you are looking for a rotary tumbler or a vibratory tumbler. Rotary tumblers are easier to use. This is because you can fill them with rock, water, and abrasive and let it roll for seven days without much hassle. With a vibratory tumbler...
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Which grit kit is the best for tumbling rocks? I have a small tumbler and the grit I got with it isn't very good.
Try some 500 grit Aluminum oxide on your 3rd step. search for 0-0351. This might help.
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what abrasives should i order for my mobel b thumbler rock tumbler
I would recommend either the 0-0002 or 0-0050 abrasive kits for that sized tumbler.
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