- Is this tumbler quiet enough to run indoors?
- The maker rates it at 35 dB or less using a PC noise cover, TPU drum and belt-free motor. That is roughly a quiet conversation, so it suits a garage, utility room or apartment better than most belt-driven tumblers.
- How much rock fits in the 2 lb drum?
- About 2 lb or 0.91 kg of stones per batch. That is enough for a handful of jewelry-size pieces or a small bowl of tumbled stones, but not for large rough.
- Do I need to buy grit separately?
- No. The set includes ceramic grit, micro diamond powder, polishing powder, a strainer and a shaker ball, plus eight types of raw stones. You can run a full cycle from the box.
- What do the four speeds and the timer do?
- Speeds run from 75 to 120 RPM, and the timer runs 1 to 9 days. Use slower speeds and longer times for coarse grinding, faster for later stages, depending on the stone.
- What happens if the power goes out mid-cycle?
- Power-loss memory resumes the interrupted cycle when power returns, and overload protection stops the motor if the load is too heavy. You do not have to restart from day one.
- Is it good for a first rock tumbler?
- Yes. The included stones, grit and polish plus the preset timer remove most of the setup guesswork. Expect to upgrade if you later want to polish large or high-volume batches.
- Where is the Rock Tumbler, 2 lb Rock Polishing Machine, Rocks Tumbling Kit cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $50.31, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Rock Tumbler, 2 lb Rock Polishing Machine, Rocks Tumbling Kit?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Ahstor.