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RE: build my own tumbler - 11/1/2006 5:59:22 PM   
capsoda


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Status: offline 		Hey Pono, Not yet, soon but you did already mention it and it's a great idea. I jumped on it right away. My pains are lower back, hips and legs so I know how bad it can get even on a 4" tube. I take the pills the doc gave me when it gets bad enough. If I'm gona be in pain I might as well be happy about it. Ha. I figure on using a three way switch. I had to move my tumbler so I can install some cabnets at that work station so my tumbler will be out of commision for a while.

You guys got any straight sided Coke bottles there. Can't recall ever seein any. If so what would they run.

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RE: build my own tumbler - 11/1/2006 6:39:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Warren, that is a good idea about the three way switch. Just make sure that the motor is stopped before activiating the next switch.
I have never collected cokes. What would be the best reference book on them? I had a chance to buy a bunch of hobble skirt and dark cokes with arrows on them.
Bad backs are so bothersome. My day is based around my backpain.
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RE: build my own tumbler - 11/1/2006 10:44:27 PM   
capsoda


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Status: offline 		Hey Pono, There really isn't one total guide on Cokes. I have Petretti's, one that has locals and one on Alabama Cokes. I have been trying to find a copy of Porters book but no luck yet. I use the inter net alot.

Know what you mean about planing your day around it.Can get to be a real pain in the ass some times.

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RE: build my own tumbler - 1/29/2007 9:42:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here is a pic of my tumbler




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RE: build my own tumbler - 1/29/2007 9:43:35 AM   
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RE: build my own tumbler - 1/29/2007 9:46:54 AM   
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RE: build my own tumbler - 1/29/2007 1:34:26 PM   
capsoda


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Status: offline 		Hey Michael, Looks like you got a little of every kind of tumbler I've every kind of tumbler I have ever seen. Pertty cool.

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RE: build my own tumbler - 2/26/2008 2:01:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am just bringing this thread back to the top for new members to see. There is some great information and pictures on making your own tumbler, stopples and cutting your own copper. I found it tucked back 9 pages and the last reply was over a year ago.

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RE: build my own tumbler - 3/2/2009 5:00:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sure am glad you did! I am just getting started tumbling and this forum has the answere to most of my questions, even a few questions I didn't know I needed to ask yet! Thanks to all who have contributed!

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RE: build my own tumbler - 3/31/2009 4:29:27 PM   
anthracite312

 

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Status: offline 		Has anyone tried JB Weld to adhere the fingers on the stopple?  How were the results?

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RE: build my own tumbler - 11/20/2009 1:46:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		looks like some great info in the thread. I plan to tackle this project myself due to $ issues. Now I can hunt for bottles in the woods & 2 speed electric motors at yard sales!

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RE: build my own tumbler - 12/17/2009 10:04:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Does any one know about how much copper wire in length equals in pounds? I ask, because everyone refers to how much you need in pounds and I want to know how much length I would need to buy to attain the poundage that is required. I have been using glass beeds for a while and the work pretty good. But, I think I want to move to copper for the sake of time and electrical costs. It takes forever with glass beads and that equates to higher cost per bottle for tumbling. I try to save money, too, by running my machine only at full capacity.

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RE: build my own tumbler - 12/17/2009 10:45:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think I answered my own question. This website gives a conversion from feet to pounds: http://www.arcorelectronics.com/uninsulatedwire/Bare_Copper_Wire.html


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RE: build my own tumbler - 12/17/2009 11:57:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've never measured the wire. I just bought a bunch of it when I could afford it and then started cutting. I probably have around 25 pounds cut now that I use for tumbling,  but I still need more. You loose a little bit of copper each bottle that you tumble when you clean out the cannisters for emample so replenishing is required after a time. If you can get it, it's best to get bare wire because stripping coated wire is a pain. One suggestion is when you are digging to save all of the scrap copper and brass that you find. I turn that in at my local scrap yard and get good money for it, right now over $2.00 per pound. I can turn in 20 pounds or so in a 2-3 month period. It helps to pay for the good uncoated copper wire that I then cut.

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RE: build my own tumbler - 12/17/2009 12:47:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		Staunton Dan,

How much copper in pounds (obviously it depends mostly on the length of the bottle) do you use for a 4" and 6" canisters? I did some calculations (assuming the canister half full with copper shot) and got 14lbs for my 6"x28" canister and 6.5lbs for my 4"x28" canister. What do you think?

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RE: build my own tumbler - 10/13/2010 1:38:22 AM   
xxfollyxx

 

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Status: online 		Hello,
(Im new to forums and this im my first post)

Im looking to build my own tumbler and I had a few questions.
I was wondering if you could use a clothes dryer motor?
Are clothes dryer motors thermally protected and/or variable speed? Rather than changing pulleys I would like to wire a plug to the motor and then plug it into a variable control like this

My only issue would be mounting. I was also considering maybe a treadmill motor.

Any help would be much appreciated
Thanks
Travis

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RE: build my own tumbler - 10/13/2010 6:51:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Go for it its fun and will pick your brain I built one for a 60.00 bucks and about a week of scratching my head and I can turn 6 bottles at a time it works wonderful I will take some pics of it and post soon . And remember us your head the stuff u need is right under your nose and let your friends at work now what u are doing the will be glad toi donate parts they want to see if you can do it and it will save u a lot of money . I had two motors sitting in my truck one day and I already had the machine built . My rollers are roller blade wheels and they work great. Just do it man.

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RE: build my own tumbler - 10/13/2010 10:22:04 AM   
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quote:

Im looking to build my own tumbler and I had a few questions.
I was wondering if you could use a clothes dryer motor?
Are clothes dryer motors thermally protected and/or variable speed? Rather than changing pulleys I would like to wire a plug to the motor and then plug it into a variable control like this

I commercial drier might be, check that the motor is for continuous duty. Otherwise you risk the possibility of overheating, tripping the breaker or fire. Some motors aren't meant to have less voltage than it states either so adding a variable control could cause the said above.


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RE: build my own tumbler - 10/27/2010 7:46:52 AM   
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