Is the Lortone 33B worth it for a beginner?

Yes, if you want a proven machine and don't mind oiling it. The twin barrels let you start a second batch while the first is still on coarse grit.

How does the 33B compare with the Lortone 3A?

The 3A has a single 3 lb barrel; the 33B adds a second barrel and an upgraded drive. The 33B costs more and takes more bench space but doubles throughput.

Yes. Lortone specifies oiling the drive per the included instructions. Skipping it wears the bushings and shortens motor life.

How much rock fits in the barrels?

Each barrel holds about 3 lb of rock plus grit and water, roughly two-thirds full. That suits stones up to about 1.5 inches; larger pieces need a bigger tumbler.

What comes in the box?

The tumbler with two 3 lb rubber barrels and instructions. Grit and tumbling media are not included, so buy a grit kit separately.

When is the price lowest?

Rock-tumbling gear tends to discount around the holidays and during spring rockhounding season. Check the price history before buying.

Where can I buy the Lortone 33B Rotary Tumbler?

3 stores we checked sell it, including The Gemstone Lab, Lortone, Mama's Minerals.

Lortone 33B Rotary Tumbler

Last price we saw

$218.00at Mama's Minerals, last seen Oct 30

Prices change often: ask the agent below to check today's price at every store.

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Ask our shopping agent

Our take on the Lortone 33B Rotary Tumbler

The Lortone 33B is a dual-barrel rotary rock tumbler with two 3 lb rubber barrels, so you can run two batches at once or one alone. It uses an upgraded drive and a compact base of about 6.25 by 10.25 inches. Lortone rates it for beginners through experienced users, and it needs periodic oiling per the instructions. It is a long-running hobby standard rather than a sealed, maintenance-free machine.

Best forBeginners tumbling their first batches of rough