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Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 7:15:23 AM    Python   Posts: 128 Joined: 11/11/2003 From: Alabama Status: offline I was talking to a guy at work yesterday about making a tumbler. He suggested using an old waser or dryer motor (which I happen to have both) and running it through a reostat. I don't know alot about the way this sort of thing works so I submit it to you guys and gals. This sounds too simple to me. What's the catch? Is it possible that this could work? Has anyone tried it before? The reason I ask is I have some rocks I would like to tumble as well and having one tumbler do both would be great. Right now I don't have any bottles to tumble but I was wondering anyway. Thanks Post #: 1

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 12:26:43 PM    capsoda Posts: 7711 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Hey Jason, Sure it will work. You can get a reostat at Radio Shack. Look farther back in this thread and you can get more info on this subject. I built mine . _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to Python) Post #: 2

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 12:33:07 PM    southern Maine diver Posts: 1436 Joined: 8/13/2005 From: South Berwick, Maine USA Status: offline Yeah Cap, but you don't use it! You have to dig bottles to put into the tumbler... You can't go into bottle tumbling with the hope that "...if you build it, they will come..." I can send you a bunch to practice on so you can get back up to speed Wayne (in reply to Python) Post #: 3

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 12:52:32 PM    Python   Posts: 128 Joined: 11/11/2003 From: Alabama Status: offline That's cool. I also have a reostat, I just have to taek it out of the snakes cage. That should be fun. Any idea what I could use for rollers? How about what speed to tumble rocks and glass (not together!)? Thanks again guys. Hey Warren, Do you have any pics of your tumbler? (in reply to Python) Post #: 4

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 1:34:09 PM    capsoda Posts: 7711 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Hey Wayne, Smart A$$. If I don't dig another bottle for the next 5 years I could still tumble every day for the next 10. Cindy says if I buy the tickets she will save the money. I guess she is gettin excited since she talked to Pam. We may have created a monster. Yeah Jason, Go back down the Cleaning and repairing thread to "build my own tumbler". Its on the first page. In that thread you will see many different tumblers , including mine, and alot of other neat ideas. I used inline skate wheels and threaded rod for rollers. Check it out. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to Python) Post #: 5

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 4:28:13 PM    idigjars Posts: 1284 Joined: 12/24/2004 From: Michigan Status: offline This is a tumbler that I built years ago. I used a gear motor which turns slow and used pulleys to get the proper speed. The advantage of the gear motor and less revolutions is it was cheaper to run than a motor that it turning 1725 to 3450 rpms. I used conveyor rollers and put tubing over them. The trick to putting the tubing over the metal conveyors is liquid that is used to put golf grips on golf clubs. Once it evaporates it won't move unless you cut it off. Not pretty but I used it for 4 years straight 7 days a week. I've since sold it to my buddy and he has used it for at least 3 years now. Best regards Idigjars - Paul Attachment (1) (in reply to Python) Post #: 6

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 8:43:49 PM    southern Maine diver Posts: 1436 Joined: 8/13/2005 From: South Berwick, Maine USA Status: offline Hey Python... Capsoda used a lot of his own "body parts" as well... Now he forgot how to run the thing...!! Wayne (in reply to Python) Post #: 7

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/17/2006 9:42:19 PM    Python   Posts: 128 Joined: 11/11/2003 From: Alabama Status: offline Love the setups. I was just thinking that hooking a rheostat up to a washer motor was just too simple an idea to work. It has been my experience that when things sound so simple, there must be a catch somewhere. Thanks for the help. If I ever get time to work on it I will post some pics. (in reply to Python) Post #: 8

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 4:26:52 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline Hey Folks , Bottle tumblers are pretty simple to build if you simple tools and know where to find "stuff". All my machines are built using hand tools. My bed tumbler runs 4 at a time with two sets on the table. It will run 4" up to 12" tubes that are 23 1/2" long. I just finished two "end over end" tumblers to get long necks clean. They are full and working well now. Not too sure how to load pictures - help please Polisher Paul (in reply to Python) Post #: 9

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 4:39:03 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline Picture, I hope Polisher paul Attachment (1) (in reply to Python) Post #: 10

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 7:06:47 PM    capsoda Posts: 7711 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Hey Paul, Thats pretty cool. Even my wife said so and she is not sure what it does. Next time you want to load a pic just sellect "embed pic in post" then "click here to upload". If you pics are to big reduse them by 50% with your editors image button then bring it back up to 50% with the slide. Maybe that makes sence? _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to Python) Post #: 11

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 10:21:58 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline Numb Skull here[Polisher Paul] Attachment (1) (in reply to Python) Post #: 12

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 10:25:10 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline The rest of the machines. Attachment (1) (in reply to Python) Post #: 13

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 10:29:46 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline Another end over end tumbler Attachment (1) < Message edited by Polisher Paul -- 1/25/2006 10:50:51 PM > (in reply to Python) Post #: 14

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 11:04:19 PM    capsoda Posts: 7711 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Neat set up Paul. Looks like you stay pretty busy. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to Python) Post #: 15

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 11:13:22 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline Thanks Warren; Busy isn't the word for it!! The machines are running all weekend while I'm working at an antique show somewhere. Not too much time to play with my other toys. Check the web site, www.paulmnulton.com Thanks for looking, Polisher Paul (in reply to Python) Post #: 16

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 11:42:01 PM    Gunsmoke47 Posts: 1159 Joined: 12/29/2003 From: TEXAS Status: offline Hey Paul, what are the advantages/disadvantages of an end over tumbler? I tumble my own bottles, but have never seen an end over setup. Pretty cool. Does it work as well? Thanks, Kelley (in reply to Python) Post #: 17

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 11:53:50 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline Hey Kelly, I work at antique shows and get a lot of cut glass vases, [trumpet style] that have a "point" at the bottom that is hard to clean. Also I have found that the long skinny necks on some bottles were hard to get as shinny at the rest of the bottle. The ene over end does this quickly. I can use less copper to "cover" the inside and get plenty of "action" that cleans. For other examples of my work please go to ; www.paulmnulton.com Polisher Paul (in reply to Python) Post #: 18

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/25/2006 11:54:21 PM    capsoda Posts: 7711 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Hey Paul, Welcome to the forum. Should have done that right off. The Antique- Bottles Forum is the best forum I've found. Great people and a wealth of knowledge and info from all over the world on land and sea.{We have a lot of divers} Just checked out your web site and let me just say WOW MAN.Great site. I love the work you do. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ (in reply to Python) Post #: 19

RE: Question about making a tumbler - 1/26/2006 12:07:58 AM    Gunsmoke47 Posts: 1159 Joined: 12/29/2003 From: TEXAS Status: offline Very nice website Paul. Does the end over action adversely effect a pontil scarred bottle? (open or iron?) Thanks, Kelley (in reply to Python) Post #: 20

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