- What can the 9 lb barrel handle?
- It takes larger rocks than hobby tumblers and is also used for batches of brass casings. Fill it to the recommended level with media and water, not to the brim.
- Can it run overnight or for days?
- The fan-cooled motor is rated for continuous duty and the motor is overload protected. Many owners run it for days per grit stage.
- How does it compare with a vibratory tumbler?
- A vibratory tumbler polishes faster and is easier to check, but the AR-6's rotary barrel handles bigger stones and costs less to run over long batches.
- Does it come with grit and media?
- The tumbler is the unit and barrel; grit, polish and media are bought separately. Plan on a coarse, medium, fine and polish sequence for rocks.
- Is it good for brass?
- Yes. Reloaders use it with corn cob or walnut media and polish to clean casings. Keep brass batches separate from rock grit.
- How much noise does it make?
- It is a rotary tumbler with a rubber barrel, so it is quieter than plastic-barrel units but still noticeable. A garage, basement or shed is the usual spot.
- Where is the Thumler's Model AR-6: 9 Pound Tumbler cheapest?
- At Island Hobby Nut, for $239.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Thumler's Model AR-6: 9 Pound Tumbler?
- Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Thumler's Model AR-6: 9 Pound Tumbler?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including ABR Imagery, Thumlers tumbler, Power Hobby, Island Hobby Nut, WREKD.